Your Birthday for January 23, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 23rd, 2017

Born today, you are a strong-willed individual, and you never let yourself fall prey to any negative influence that your past might exert on you in either your personal life or professional endeavors. You are so focused on what lies ahead, so dedicated to building a future that is better than the past, that you never give much thought to what has gone before. Despite this keen focus -- and an inner strength that makes you virtually invulnerable to attacks of any kind -- you are a rather quiet individual. You actually prefer the pleasures of home to any sort of excitement that the outside world has to offer. You are quick to assess and solve problems, but you don't thrive on crisis management. You prefer to enjoy quiet time with friends and family, unchallenged by troubles.

When it comes to love, you are idealistic and uncompromising, which means you may not find that special someone until much later in life than many others do. Indeed, while you are destined to enjoy lifelong love, you may not find it until you have had your heart broken -- and broken the hearts of others -- many times over.

Also born on this date are: Mariska Hargitay, actress; Ernie Kovacs, actor and comedian; Richard Dean Anderson, actor; John Hancock, Founding Father; Princess Caroline of Monaco; Rutger Hauer, actor; Randolph Scott, actor; Edouard Manet, painter; Chita Rivera, 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Beware of the kind of "bait and switch" that a certain someone is often guilty of perpetrating. You can't afford to go without.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can affect those around you in a profound and lasting way, and you must take care not to do things that go against your image.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself grappling with a high-profile problem. What are you going to do when the attention fades away?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can pull off something quite clever without anyone really knowing what you're up to -- but eventually the truth will be uncovered.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to want to see things develop from the bottom up. Your priorities are strong, and you can do things in the right order.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Failure is just as much a product of planning as success is, so you'll want to ensure that you're making the right kinds of plans!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may discover that someone who was on your side only yesterday is actually working for his or her own benefit. Voice your objections.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to let others have their say, but you mustn't empower them so much that you put your own status at risk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone's behavior may put you in a state of disbelief for a time -- until you realize what's going on beneath the surface.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your top priority will be safety of all kinds -- especially in and around the home. You may want to take steps you haven't taken before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time for you to reconsider how you view your own ranking in the overall scheme of things -- and the rankings of others, as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You need to find out what's going on around you before you take any firm action; you don't want to guess about something so important.

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Your Birthday for January 22, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 22nd, 2017

Born today, you are both practical and idealistic, able to manage the most down-to-earth business deals with aplomb while still indulging in the kind of fantasy life that others might consider nothing but a waste of time. As far as you are concerned, however, no use of the imagination is a waste of time or energy, for the best things always spring from a fertile imagination -- and yours is fertile, indeed! Your ability to combine dreams with practical knowledge and a firm understanding of the real world enables you to make them come true again and again. In this way, you can build a life for yourself that is the envy of many. You tend to inspire others, even at a very young age.

Though you certainly do stand out in a crowd, there are times when you prefer to be unseen. Because you can act so normal and unassuming, you can be overlooked when you choose to be. Though you have the makings of a star, you can escape some of the difficulties that plague most stars in their daily lives.

Also born on this date are: Steve Perry, singer; Guy Fieri, TV personality, host, and chef; Diane Lane, actress; Linda Blair, actress; John Hurt, actor; Steven Adler, drummer; Bill Bixby, actor; Gabriel Macht, actor; Sir Francis Bacon, author and philosopher; Sir Walter Raleigh, explorer and soldier; Piper Laurie, actress; Ann Southern, actress; D.W. Griffith, director; August Strindberg, playwright.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to introduce someone new in your life to your inner circle, but today may not feel quite right. As always, timing is everything!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a certain someone can set off sparks, and others will surely notice that something is going on. Are you really in control?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're drifting slowly but inevitably toward a new center. You must assess whether this warrants a relationship change.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to put your money where your mouth is. The chances for success have increased dramatically over the past few days.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your chances of hanging onto something that you feel is slipping away may increase, but only for a short time. Don't miss this opportunity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to be sure you can navigate what lies ahead without having to go back to school. It's important that things come naturally to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be able to ignore all the distractions around you -- and you may find that one of them attracts you like no other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone close to you is willing to do something that no one else has, and your response will say a lot about your current relationship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be trying to change everything at once, when going about it one piece at a time is really the best way to get it done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to decide between two highly attractive offers. Is it possible to accept both? Be creative!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're fooling no one but yourself if you think that something is a sure thing. A friend gives you a timely dose of reality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're trying to get all your ducks in a row, but they're proving to be rather uncooperative. It's time for drastic action.

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Your Birthday for January 21, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 21st, 2017

Born today, you often shine most brightly in the worst of times and under the worst of circumstances. You face challenges with confidence and style, and you never let yourself be held back by what others would call "bad luck." On the contrary, you have a knack for turning a negative into a positive, making a liability into a strength and finding opportunities where others find none. This gives you a rare kind of confidence, so you are able to march forward into difficult situations without any serious doubts as to your eventual success. Indeed, others take it for granted that you will prevail when the going gets particularly tough.

You always have clear goals in mind, and you never let yourself stray far from the path that you have set for yourself. This allows you to prepare for all possible eventualities and devise alternate plans that you implement as necessary. You are nimble and flexible in your thinking.

Also born on this date are: Jerry Trainor, actor; Emma Bunton, singer; Geena Davis, actress; Mac Davis, actor and singer; Hakeem Olajuwon, basketball player; Jack Nicklaus, golfer; Stonewall Jackson, Confederate military leader; Benny Hill, comedian; Billy Ocean, singer; Placido Domingo, operatic tenor; Wolfman Jack, disk jockey; Robby Benson, actor; Telly Savalas, actor; Brandon Crawford, baseball player; Christian Dior, fashion designer; Charles V, King of France; Ethan Allen, military leader.

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 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to write things down in order to keep an accurate record of what happens as well as what is said -- and by whom.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The response you get from someone outside your inner circle is likely to surprise you. Perhaps things are going better than expected!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't let self-pity get in the way of looking at the situation honestly. There are steps you can take to protect yourself in the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be harboring certain doubts and fears, but they mustn't get the better of you. Stay the course and trust your abilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good time to recognize your accomplishments. Acknowledging what you've done can go a long way toward improving self-worth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to go about your business in a routine way. Try shaking it up and doing some things in a way that you've never yet dared.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to receive a warm welcome by those you have never met before. You may consider this a turning point of sorts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Witnessing important things from a distance is not as satisfying as taking part, but it may be your only choice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Secondhand reports may differ dramatically from what you have seen going on around you in recent days. Investigate further.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're trying to attract attention to a cause you have only recently embraced. Take care not to cross the line in any way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can do much to improve a certain situation, but doing so will require you to get in touch with someone who is not an ally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to see things progress quickly between you and a new teammate. Try demonstrating what you can do rather than talking about it.

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