Your Birthday for January 16, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 16th, 2017

Born today, you are a versatile individual, blessed with a keen eye, a cool head and the ability to navigate all manner of situations with grace, style and effectiveness. You are bound to succeed, but not at just anything. You must choose your career path with great care, so that your talents are developed and your instincts put to good use. A more random choice is not likely to pay off for you, so choose wisely! You may be somewhat egotistical, but why not? You are able to do many things, and do them well -- better, often, than others who claim to be experts at a given task. You are a quick thinker, and you can have quite a sharp tongue. When your emotions are piqued, you often instinctively lash out at others.

You enjoy all things social, and your company is sought after in almost all social situations -- though some may not appreciate you being around simply because they are jealous of you and your natural popularity. Those who cannot match you are sure to be threatened by you! You can be quite a romantic individual -- with the right person.

Also born on this date are: Aaliyah, singer; Joe Flacco, football player; Albert Pujols, baseball player; Kate Moss, fashion model; Sade, singer; Debbie Allen, choreographer and actress; Ronnie Milsap, singer; John Carpenter, filmmaker; Ethel Merman, singer and actress; A.J. Foyt, auto racer; Dizzy Dean, baseball player; Susan Sontag, writer; Laura Schlessinger, radio personality.

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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're taking the next step, but you may not be getting what you think you should from your efforts. What's the missing piece?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone close to you will give you the information you've been waiting for. You must be ready to put it to use almost immediately.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A loved one may comment on your ability to move on after any sort of trauma, but you know it's not as easy as it seems.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a big decision to make before the day is out. Your best approach will involve visualizing several different possible outcomes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Consistency is the key to success. Even if you don't have perfect technique, doing what comes naturally will serve you well right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand what is holding you back, but a friend seems to have at least one or two of the answers you need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A fresh start is possible, but is that really what you want? Take a look at what you've accomplished, and you'll see what you must do next.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone is likely to ask questions that force you to face a situation that you've turned away from in the past. A new phase begins.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to know just who is calling the shots, and this will involve peering into corners that have gone unexplored in the past.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be able to gain ground in a rivalry. Focus on something that gives you both results and inspiration.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time for you to demand what is rightfully yours, but take care not to do it in a way that turns someone important against you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Sharing your problems with someone in a similar situation can relieve some of the pressure, but don't fall into a spiral of self-pity.

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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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