Your Birthday for January 15, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 15th, 2017

Born today, you approach your life with a healthy "What if?" philosophy. In other words, you imagine a scenario, ask yourself, "What if that were to happen?" and then go about uncovering the answer to your satisfaction -- and often to your considerable advancement. The fact is that while you are not fearless, you never let fear stand in your way. You are determined to move forward, exploring possibilities and answering "What if?" regardless of any dangers or threats that you might encounter along the way. And just as you won't ever stop yourself, you're not about to let anyone else stop you, either! You know how to protect yourself and to take precautions, but you also understand that safety measures can only do so much. Sometimes fate will take a hand in what happens to you.

You can be rather flamboyant at times, and you enjoy surprising those around you with behavior that doesn't seem to fit the person that they have come to know. You are solid in your beliefs, however, and you will never do anything that goes against the principles to which you have pledged lifelong faith.

Also born on this date are: Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader; Drew Brees, football player; Charo, entertainer; Gene Krupa, drummer; Chad Lowe, actor; Lloyd Bridges, actor; Mario Van Peebles, actor; Margaret O'Brien, actress; Regina King, actress.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to get an early start and front-load your day so that things get done before your energy and enthusiasm start to wane.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not understand what a friend or neighbor is up to, but you're likely to be drawn in simply for the apparent fun of it all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be feeling quite yourself. Do what you can to avoid any unusual challenges. A friend proves his or her reliability.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Communication will prove to be difficult, but not impossible. If at first you don't succeed, you'll certainly want to try again!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Events are likely to provide a perfect argument in favor of what you've been proposing for a long time. Gather your team together.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your productivity is on the rise, but you may not be focused on any single task -- which has you feeling a little overwhelmed. Prioritize.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Environmental influences cannot be avoided, but you have a contingency plan in place that allows you to remain highly productive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to tell someone the truth before the day is out. Timing is the key to making this a positive situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a friend may not be able to continue down the same road. The separation that results will not be permanent, however!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be unwilling at first to let someone else take the lead, but it is certainly in your best interest to do so -- for a while.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're searching for something that is quite hard to find, and you may start to think that it's simply not out there. Keep looking!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you have in your bag of tricks can serve you quite well, as it gives you the advantage over almost any competitor.

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Your Birthday for January 14, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 14th, 2017

Born today, you are completely at home in all manner of environments, whether social, professional, recreational or romantic. Indeed, you walk so effortlessly from one to the other that you are often able to combine two or more in ways that inspire admiration even from those who are known to be quite socially adept! You are confident, to be sure, but not overconfident. You approach the world with realistic expectations that are shaped by your awareness and appreciation of your character and your talents. You know better than anyone else the true extent of your capabilities. Others enjoy your company, both when there is work to be done and when it is time to go out and play. You are a fine companion!

You seem to know things that others don't, but you never use that knowledge to wrest undue advantage from those around you. Indeed, you are a champion of fairness in all things. You treat others exactly as you wish to be treated. Even so, you can sometimes be rather restless when it comes to love.

Also born on this date are: LL Cool J, rapper and actor; Jason Bateman, actor; Faye Dunaway, actress; Carl Weathers, football player and actor; Albert Schweitzer, physician; Andy Rooney, author and social commentator; Emily Watson, actress; Jack Jones, singer; Richard Briers, actor; Benedict Arnold, military leader; Hal Roach, filmmaker; Steven Soderbergh, filmmaker.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A collaboration will finally allow you to focus squarely on what you do best. Some measure of success is all but assured.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want anyone meddling in your business, as what you are working on is still so fragile that you don't want to take any risks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're about to embark on a relationship that can bring much good into your life, but it may also bring you face to face with one of your demons.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are curious about someone who has only recently arrived on the scene. He or she seems to know a great deal about you, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be at a slight disadvantage because of certain restrictions that have been placed on you. They do seem arbitrary, don't they?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The day you've long awaited is almost upon you. You can take advantage of the time you have now to make final preparations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Give someone who loves you the chance to show it. You've been hiding from the truth long enough, and everyone can use a little more kindness!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Practicality must not be sacrificed, especially since you are trying your best to strengthen a certain ideological stance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A friend or loved one may not take seriously the same things you do, but that isn't likely to make much of a difference in the long run.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may spot a chink in your armor. Take care that you don't let them exploit it unfairly as competition heats up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Getting from here to there and back again may prove more complicated than you had first thought. Your itinerary may have to be altered.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be getting certain signals that don't seem to make sense, given what you are doing and what you are working toward. Keep going!

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Your Birthday for January 13, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 13th, 2017

Born today, you are perfectly content to wait in the wings for your opportunity to take the stage. When that moment comes, you're sure to be ready, as you know the value of preparation. You know you can be in the right place at the right time and maximize your chances of success when an opportunity arises. No matter what career path you may ultimately choose, success or failure depends on preparation of all kinds. Indeed, you understand that learning never stops. The moment you choose to stop studying to better yourself, your trajectory toward the top will certainly veer off in an undesirable direction. But you are a natural student -- and a natural teacher, too!

You have a rough-and-tumble exterior, and you can match it with behavior that sometimes seems to be rather unpolished, but underneath the surface you are sensitive, intellectual and always willing to meet someone halfway when a difference of opinion comes between you.

Also born on this date are: Orlando Bloom, actor; Patrick Dempsey, actor; Trace Adkins, singer; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress; Charles Nelson Reilly, comedian; Robert Stack, actor; Penelope Ann Miller, actress; Sophie Tucker, vaudeville star; Liam Hemsworth, actor.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Availability may be an issue throughout the day. The trick, of course, is to make yourself available when an opportunity is revealed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to miss the cues that are being sent your way by a friend who knows exactly what is at stake. Keep your eyes open.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may be on your heels, requiring you to pick up the pace considerably. Stamina may be a central issue later in the day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have the chance to stand up for yourself and others, but take care that you don't reveal too much information too soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be unable to handle a certain situation on your own. Let it rest until you know a certain reliable ally is available and ready to help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The time has come for you to get specific about what you've been planning lately. Now is no time to be vague about what is truly possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be creeping forward very slowly, but this could allow you to remain under the radar and avoid a rival's detection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not understand the instructions you've been given, but improvisation can get the job done -- if you're given that kind of leeway.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can prove yourself dependable to someone who is asking a great deal of his or her allies. You may soon find yourself in charge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can embrace tradition and still move forward into a new era of your own imagining. The best of both worlds can be yours.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Face your fears, and you can get past an issue that has been haunting you for some time. A friend is ready to let bygones be bygones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be surprised by what transpires, even though you've been telling yourself that you're ready for anything.

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