Your Birthday for January 30, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 30th, 2017

Born today, you have tremendous vision, drive and ambition, and it's likely that you will rise above your station and achieve much that is quite surprising to those who "knew you when." You are not bound by the rules that tend to hold other people back; rather, you will pursue your dreams with a bold and free approach that owes little to anyone else. For this reason, you can consider your successes to be personal triumphs of the highest order. Though you value autonomy almost to the point of fanaticism, you can certainly work and play with others when circumstances tell you it is the wise and productive thing to do -- especially when you know that you will be walking away from the endeavor with your head held high and your bank account full!

You imbue everything you do with a kind of gravity and emotional maturity that is actually quite rare. Because of this, people are more likely to listen to you when you speak -- even when you are speaking on trivial matters. You have a way of attracting attention and using it to your distinct advantage.

Also born on this date are: Phil Collins, singer-songwriter and musician; Christian Bale, actor; Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. president; Dick Martin, actor and comedian; Dorothy Malone, actress; Gene Hackman, actor; Wilmer Valderrama, actor; Dick Cheney, U.S. vice president; Vanessa Redgrave, actress; Brett Butler, comedian and actress; Boris Spassky, chess grandmaster; Charles Dutton, actor; Lloyd Alexander, author.

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 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may be quite difficult to get an unbiased assessment of something you've long relied on, but it's completely necessary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A certain someone may be on your mind throughout much of the day. This can be an inspiration or a distraction, depending on your attitude.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your energy level may fluctuate quite dramatically throughout the day. What you eat will have less to do with it than what you do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Collaboration with a Scorpio native may prove difficult, but an Aquarian should be able to step in and get things moving in little time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to distract yourself from your primary line of endeavor. Maintain a clean and organized workspace!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Focus on that which is part of your overall plan, and don't let someone else's suggestions steer you away from your line of attack.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can learn a great deal about how to wrest the advantage from a rival -- from that rival himself! He is sending you many clear signals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be exposing yourself to harm without knowing it. The more you read up on certain issues, the more you can protect yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's important for you to experience something from someone else's point of view. You'll be ready to take on a new challenge!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you want to continue along your current course, you're going to have to arm yourself against certain threats that are new on the scene.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be tempted to follow someone else into the danger zone, but think twice. You are not as invulnerable as you think you are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may be gravitating toward you and raising your excitement level, but what's really going on? Investigate closely -- on your own.

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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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