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Your Birthday for January 05, 2018

Your Birthday by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
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Born today, you know how to follow instructions to the letter, but it's not something you want to do very often -- and when you do choose to do something your way, you are sure to hit upon a method that attracts a great deal of attention for its complete lack of conventionality. Fortunately, you are not one to turn others against you merely because you so often choose to do things in your inimitable fashion; on the contrary, you have a knack for winning support for even the most outrageous antics -- and why is that?

You have a winning personality, and you can charm almost anyone into being a friend and supporter, even when you behave in ways that would normally rub him or her the wrong way. You can be something of a loner, however, and go long periods of time without engaging others at all, be it in a professional or social setting.

There are those who simply refuse to understand you or to condone your unusual behavior, and it's best to avoid these people if at all possible, for there is nothing you will be able to do to change their minds. Always remember that you can't please everyone all the time, and being true to yourself is always the best course.

Also born on this date are: Diane Keaton, actress; Suzy Amis, actress; Pamela Sue Martin, actress; Jeane Dixon, psychic; Marilyn Manson, rocker; Juan Carlos, king of Spain; Walter Mondale, politician; Zebulon Pike, explorer.

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 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be put to the test in a certain way today by someone who is eager to see if you have what it takes to do what is necessary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Instead of being the subject of another's scrutiny today, you can arrange things so that you are the one performing the necessary analysis.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must take care that everything you say and do is taken in the proper vein. You can't afford to be misunderstood today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may never understand why the stars brought you and a friend together when they did, but you can surely enjoy your cooperation fully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- More happens today without a clear reason than expected, and you must be ready to offer explanations that you make up out of whole cloth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must be prepared to do precisely what you are told without so much as a moment's delay. Following instructions serves everyone well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Do you have what it takes to go the distance today? Once you're underway you'll be able to take short, necessary breaks at certain intervals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to change tactics today when a rival reveals a new strategy. Old-fashioned plans yield only limited results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble coming up with a quick solution to a problem that seems to have taken everyone by surprise. Take time and be thorough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A difficult situation can be controlled with ease today, provided you say what has to be said and make expectations clear at the outset.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can afford to let go just a bit more today. That extra bit of freedom will allow you to enjoy certain things in an exciting new way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be under a great deal of pressure today, thanks to one who doesn't know just how much you have committed to a certain key endeavor.

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Your Birthday for January 04, 2018

Your Birthday by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
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Born today, you don't always do things the way you are supposed to do them, and in fact you often get the most enjoyment out of intentionally bucking the system and finding unorthodox methods of doing almost anything, from mundane household tasks to outrageous personal challenges. You have an unusual way of looking at the world, and you rarely let the unpleasant parts of any day get you down. Still, you are not immune from the occasional funk, and when one strikes it may well last for several days. At such times, you are best to limit your work to those things that are absolutely necessary, for your patience runs thin and your stamina will often betray you entirely. Fortunately, you rarely experience any mood "hangover"; recovery from a bad mood is almost always swift.

You are a proponent of equality in all things, and when you see any kind of injustice you are compelled to take up arms against it in some way. You much prefer discussion and negotiation over anything more martial, but you have been known to fight when it is the only avenue open to you -- and you can be a fierce opponent!

Also born on this date are: Julia Ormond, actress; Michael Stipe, singer; Dyan Cannon, actress; Don Shula, football coach; Floyd Patterson, boxer; Sterling Holloway, actor; Charles "Tom Thumb" Stratton, circus performer; Louis Braille, inventor of the reading system for the blind.

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 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Go only as fast today as you can while still ensuring that you and those working with you are safe and sound. You must endanger no one!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What someone else does today is likely to raise suspicions among those who are nominally "in charge" -- and you are one of them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're ready to travel a long distance perhaps, but now is not the time. You still have a few loose ends to tie up, first -- if you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll pass some time with someone who is eager to know you better -- but are you ready to break down barriers and really let him or her in?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's never too late to make amends, but you may have to wait until the offended party is ready to listen to what you have to say. Be patient.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you are at the helm today then you and others will certainly get something important done -- but if not, progress will be slow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Enthusiasm is on the rise, but you must take care that you don't let your energy get in your way. Discipline and control are essential!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's important for you to understand everything that goes into a certain endeavor, from beginning to end, before you make a real start.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are eager to do things the way they are supposed to be done, but you may have to rely on instinct to see you through at times.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't work yourself into a lather today over something that would otherwise be quickly forgotten. Let bygones be bygones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Starting and stopping again and again today is likely to work against you in a psychological vein. Try to keep things moving.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Perfection is something to strive for, certainly, but you cannot pin your hopes on it at this time, for you have much learning to do.

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Your Birthday for January 03, 2018

Your Birthday by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
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Born today, you are a highly intelligent and creative individual, and you enjoy thinking out of the box and coming up with new ways to do things that others might consider merely routine or traditional. The fact that you are doing them, however, brings an entirely new luster to whatever that endeavor may be; you have the kind of personality that wins admirers and supporters again and again. You set your sights very high and work to achieve lofty goals; only when you find that what you have set your sights on is actually unreachable will you work for something less -- but even that is likely to be quite impressive! Again, it must be said that anything you do is going to be special in some way.

You can be rather erratic, and if you do not keep a lid on your emotions -- especially in volatile situations -- you will surely blow, and that can be the end of everything you've worked for in life. Yes, your temper is that dangerous to you, and you must learn to control it at all costs! You don't want to find yourself missing what you never should have lost!

Also born on this date are: Eli Manning, football player; Danica McKellar, actress and mathematician; J.R.R. Tolkien, author; Victoria Principal, actress; Bobby Hull, hockey player; George Martin, music producer; Stephen Stills, singer and songwriter; Victor Borge, pianist and comedian; Robert Loggia, actor and director; Dabney Coleman, actor; Sergio Leone, Italian film director; Ray Milland, 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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to keep a promise today, but that doesn't mean that you have to break it altogether, does it?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A friend or loved one comes to you with a problem that he or she finds rather embarrassing. You can help solve it in little time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to sacrifice those things that you and others identify as uniquely yours; think carefully before making any firm decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're eager to collaborate with someone who shows just as much creative spark as you do. He or she is willing to give you a lot of authority.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What happens behind your back today is likely to prove more significant in the long run than anything that happens out in the open.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll take turns with someone who is in as much of a hurry as you are. Whether you go first or second, you can use all available time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to say things economically today; choose your words carefully, and don't be tempted to say more than you mean. Protect yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be afraid that what is coming cannot be handled quickly or effectively, but that's simply a matter of insecurity. You can do it!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel that you've not completed a job up to par, but someone else tells you that everyone was pleased with your work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Comparing yourself with others today isn't likely to give you an accurate reflection of your worth. Look within yourself instead!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The answer to a certain mystery is likely to surprise you today -- but at least you can put it behind you, as a new one presents itself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are never likely to see things quite as clearly again as you do today -- but the reason may be uncertain. Still, there are gains to be made!

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