Your Birthday for January 26, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 26th, 2017

Born today, you are never at a loss when circumstances require you to work alone. You enjoy your own company, you can rely on yourself for inspiration and ideas, and you have a great deal of natural talent that you can develop into viable and lucrative skills. What you most enjoy, however, is working with others -- even just one other -- so that you have the chance to share inspiration, ideas, talents and resources in order to achieve remarkable things and enjoy the fruits of your communal labors. Teamwork is where you find the greatest meaning in life! You are always willing to welcome a new member into your inner circle, provided he or she brings something to the table -- if only a sense of humor! You like working hard and playing hard -- and laughing all the while.

You are quick to put two and two together, and your ability to assess a situation or size up another person may be the key to your overall success. You can get along with nearly anyone, even when your patience is put to the test by those whose ideals differ drastically from yours.

Also born on this date are: Ellen DeGeneres, comedian, actress and television host; Wayne Gretzky, hockey player; Eddie Van Halen, musician; Paul Newman, actor; Anita Baker, singer; Douglas MacArthur, military leader; Scott Glenn, actor; Gene Siskel, film critic; Christopher Hampton, playwright and screenwriter; Jules Feiffer, cartoonist and playwright; David Strathairn, 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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Dangers of many types will appear. When you encounter a known threat, instincts kick in, but the unknown requires careful thought.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been waiting a long time to hear from someone whose contribution can mean the difference between success and failure. Today's the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your actions can surely offer excitement to onlookers, but it's serious business for you. You must not be distracted by the hubbub.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is waiting on you to engage in a conversation that may prove to be more important than either of you suspects.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Things may not be going exactly as planned, but you can turn this to your advantage. A rival will be surprised by your progress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be thinking too much and doing too little. See if you can engage the gears in a more proactive fashion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find that the one asking for help is someone who has been very critical of you in the past. Let bygones be bygones!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to try something new, but you can't decide between two unusual options. Let a friend choose for you, perhaps.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're trying to keep the lines of communication open between you and someone who is not interested in talking yet. Be patient!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can recoup certain losses, but you still may not come out ahead when all is said and done. Chalk it up to the price of experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know that you can help someone in need, but the timing may not be right. Also, you must offer instruction in the right way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself in a heated battle pitched by those who have nothing to lose. You, on the other hand, are likely risking a lot.

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Your Birthday for January 25, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 25th, 2017

Born today, you are the kind of person to wait until the moment is just right before unveiling your ideas to the world. And when that finally happens, you're sure to win praise and admiration from all around you and enjoy the kind of success that your hard work and dedication truly deserve. You have a knack for combining your personal life and your professional affairs into a kind of lifestyle blend that is uniquely your own, but at the same time, you never demand that others do as you do. On the contrary, you are fiercely independent, and you expect others to be independent as well. A true original, you will take what has been done before and refashion it in your own image, so that your work is recognized as unique to you even when it owes a great deal to those who have come before you.

You have a vivid imagination, and you do everything with zest and enthusiasm that are not commonly seen in others. Whatever you envision, you are able to realize -- at least in most cases. You are not the kind to consider a thing impossible until you have tried and tried again (and maybe even a third time), until you finally have empirical proof that what you are attempting really can't be done!

Also born on this date are: Alicia Keys, singer; Patrick Willis, football player; Robert Burns, poet; Virginia Woolf, writer; Dean Jones, actor; Tobe Hooper, director; Corazon Aquino, Philippine president; Edwin Newman, journalist; Etta James, singer.

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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A conversation that you know you must soon have still frightens you, but at least you'll get a glimpse of how it just might go.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Money matters take up much of your time and energy. The changes you're planning to make can solve some of the problems you face.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're reaching the point of no return, and you know it. You may be compelled to look back, but you know that you don't want to change course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Anyone telling you that a certain thing cannot be done is simply reacting to his or her doubts and fears. You can do anything!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be facing a seeming impossibility, but with some thought and timely action, you can surmount almost any obstacle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your ambition is leading you down a dangerous path, but there are gains to be enjoyed, provided you take pains to protect yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can combine your dedication with that of a close friend. Though your methods are different, you can achieve a great deal together.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day for doing precisely what you want to do and, in one case at least, what you've long wanted to do but never dared try.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't give away anything that others will happily pay you for -- especially your talent! You should market yourself a bit more wisely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The sooner you start, the sooner you'll finish, leaving the rest of the day open for something you can enjoy with a friend or loved one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're ready to make changes that are necessary before you can move ahead in a new direction. You can't do it alone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are being pulled in a surprising direction. Ancestral voices may be calling -- and who are you to ignore them?

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Your Birthday for January 24, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 24th, 2017

Born today, you seem to be a powerful individual who can make his or her way through any sort of environment with little or no fuss, immune to the kinds of threats that may give others pause. While this may be true up to a point, the fact is that you will usually opt for the path of least resistance over one that requires you to face unending challenges. You can muster the strength and resolve to face anything that frightens or tests you, but it's certainly not what you prefer! You are actually quite sensitive, and you enjoy time spent with friends and family. You are likely to devote a great deal of time and energy to making your home the perfect place to hide away from the world. In all likelihood, you consider this a form of creative survival!

You harbor feelings that ride a current of emotion deep within, yet you're not apt to share those feelings with others on a regular basis. On the contrary, you are far more protective of your emotional well-being than anyone might suspect. Only your closest friends have a window into your soul.

Also born on this date are: Ernest Borgnine, actor; John Belushi, actor and comedian; Neil Diamond, singer; Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast; Matthew Lillard, actor; Sharon Tate, actress; Aaron Neville, singer; Warren Zevon, singer-songwriter; Maria Tallchief, ballerina; Brian Cushing, football player; Nastassja Kinski, model and actress; Oral Roberts, televangelist; Edith Wharton, novelist.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're riding a temporary high. Someone close to you may warn you of a difficulty that is fast approaching. Are you ready?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care that you don't allow others to get the better of you simply because of something you say in a moment of carelessness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can't unring a bell. Much will depend on your ability to anticipate the cost of what you do -- or what you fail to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be ready to take on a new responsibility very soon, but you are more likely to want quality time with a friend or loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may meet someone who challenges your sense of what is appropriate and timely. You may find yourself doing something rather unusual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been spending a little too much time talking about what you're going to do, and not enough time doing it. It's time to get moving!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you call "progress" may seem to be something quite different to a rival who keeps insisting on throwing a wrench into the works.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something that is already known by many in your inner circle may become common knowledge before the day is out. Are you ready for that?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are aware of things that are happening under cover of secrecy, but this may soon prove to be a double-edged sword.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be able to teach a friend how to feel a little more than usual, but not right away. You're going to have to progress in stages.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you are currently working on is by no means a slam-dunk. You may have to risk a great deal and move forward despite the odds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to make an important decision without having all the information you hoped you'd have.

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