Your Birthday for January 29, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 29th, 2017

Born today, you are destined to be important -- but whether others will recognize that is anyone's guess. Your importance may come to light only when you have staked your claim to professional excellence and accomplishment. It is likely that two distinct paths will open up for you at some point, almost simultaneously. Pick one, and your life will fall out in a certain way that is consistent with the expectations that it breeds; pick the other, and you are likely to live a life that is almost impossible to follow or anticipate, so inconsistent and erratic it will become. You have both the stable and the unstable within you; which of the two rises to prominence and wields control over you is largely dependent on the choices you make on the spot. Decisions that come from a great deal of thought and planning may be less important to you in the long run.

You are usually quite easygoing, but you do have a temper. Anyone who is on the receiving end of one of your tirades had better watch out, lest he or she suffer serious emotional or physical damage. You can be quite combative when your dander is up or you are backed into a corner.

Also born on this date are: Oprah Winfrey, media personality; Adam Lambert, singer; Tom Selleck, actor; Heather Graham, actress; Paul Ryan, U.S. congressman; William McKinley, U.S. president; W.C. Fields, actor and comedian; Anton Chekhov, author and playwright; John Forsythe, actor; Victor Mature, actor; Katharine Ross, actress; Greg Louganis, Olympic diver; Sara Gilbert, actress and television host; Ed Burns, actor and 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- News you receive may give you pause. What you do in response will necessarily result in changes that are both negative and positive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Getting in touch with a certain family member may be harder than planned. You have a key obstacle to overcome before contact can be made.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your sense of humor paves the way. Others are willing to provide you with more than you ask for -- and sooner than expected!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to pay for something today that you did a long time ago, but you're not likely to consider this a problem at all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to step in and do for someone else what he or she is unable to do correctly, but this won't be a long-term arrangement.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do more than expected, as energy and creativity are on the rise. You may be unaware how a friend's situation affects you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're considering travel that may require you to prepare more thoroughly than usual. A steady, thoughtful approach is required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've reached a crossroads of sorts, and the decision you have to make will affect those around you as well. Consider other options.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you have planned for the day may not be supported by those who know you best and love you most, but it's something you've got to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An old friend may provide you with an out that you are eager to use. What you're avoiding is something no one needs to experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can demonstrate a high level of skill, no matter how unusual the overall activity may seem to some. You'll win praise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been involved in an interaction that has not provided you with what you most want. You can make changes to improve things.

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Your Birthday for January 28, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 28th, 2017

Born today, you are forthright, down to earth, plain-speaking and always on the lookout for an intended deception to uncover. You insist on receiving honest treatment from others, just as you insist on being honest yourself. You are keenly interested in the world around you, and in both your personal life and your career, you make a point of learning all you can about every subject you can -- the more unusual, the better! You will snoop around here and there, uncovering all kinds of interesting information that others don't have -- not because you want to know more than anyone else, but because the strange and the outrageous are most compelling to you.

Once you develop a vision and a strategy for your life, you're not likely to stray in any significant way, no matter what happens. Indeed, those who follow your progress can almost always anticipate your next steps, consistency being one of your greatest strengths. You have keen instincts and are never afraid to ask the tough questions.

Also born on this date are: Elijah Wood, actor; Alan Alda, actor; Mo Rocca, comedian and journalist; Sarah McLachlan, singer-songwriter; Arthur Rubinstein, pianist; Kathryn Morris, actress; Frank Darabont, director.

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 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Any attempt to change your overall approach to a certain key situation is likely to be a waste of time. Trust your usual methods.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The demands being made on your time and attention are distracting you from an issue you want to study more closely. An opportunity approaches.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be sure to express yourself in a genuine manner throughout the day. Don't try to adopt any style that doesn't come naturally.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to fulfill every promise immediately, but that doesn't mean you've broken them altogether. There's always tomorrow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have only one chance to take control of a certain situation, and those around you are certainly eager to lend their support.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've put your trust in someone who may not be there to assist you as expected. This means you've got to go it alone for a while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to provide necessary help to someone far away, but you can only do so by trusting in technology and your ability to be clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone may be offering you a so-called bargain that is, in reality, nothing of the kind. Steer clear, and know you're saving money!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are able to provide a friend or loved one with precisely the kind of support he or she most needs. Results are immediate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more you insist that someone else does precisely what you say, the more he or she is likely to resist. Strive for a compromise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're waiting for the right situation to evolve before setting something in motion that you've long anticipated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It'll be more difficult to get things done on time and under budget than you had expected, but certain pieces do fall into place.

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Your Birthday for January 27, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 27th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most audacious, daring and creative individuals born under your sign. You can also be quite inconsistent in your output and the quality of your work, and you are known for behavior that is not always in line with social mores or your professional standing. Indeed, the truth is that you can be quite childish, behaving in ways that suit you in the moment, regardless of how anyone might react or how that reaction might affect you personally and professionally. You can be rather cantankerous and combative at times -- and then, on a dime, you will turn and become playful and apologetic toward everyone around you. You can surely be the life of the party!

You don't always take care of yourself as you should, and may therefore have to endure periods of ill health that you could otherwise avoid. You enjoy getting attention -- in fact, you will often go out of your way to attract it -- but you may not understand why that attention can sometimes be so critical. You just want everyone to like you!

Also born on this date are: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer; Lewis Carroll, author; Donna Reed, actress; Mimi Rogers, actress; Mikhail Baryshnikov, ballet dancer and actor; Sir Francis Drake, sea captain and explorer; Troy Donahue, actor; Alan Cumming, actor; Rosamund Pike, actress; Bridget Fonda, actress; John Roberts, chief justice of the Supreme Court; Jerome Kern, songwriter; James Cromwell, 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 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are finally doing just what you set out to do some time ago. What has inspired you? You can answer this and other questions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are eager to give a loved one precisely what he or she is asking for, but it will require making a certain adjustment or sacrifice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your desire to see things through as planned may have to give way to the need for balance as you approach a rather treacherous landscape.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A few more mysteries can be solved. One in particular has you thinking of things in a whole new way. A loved one asks for a favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to share with a friend, but a family member is warning you against revealing too much right now. You can find a balance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you may strike a rather unpleasant chord as you engage in dialogue about something you consider inevitable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Enjoyment comes from sharing what you can with those closest to you. You needn't venture far from home to have what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be expected to take the lead, but you're not feeling particularly confident. You do have something valuable to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A private fear may become public. You don't have any reason to be ashamed of what others consider perfectly natural.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to afford all that you want, but if you manage your money with forethought, you can be satisfied later on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Despite your confident approach to a nagging problem, it's not likely to be solved right now. Too many peripheral issues are in the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something rather complex may seem simple to you, but that which is simple to others may be a complete mystery to you, at least for now.

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