Your Birthday for January 08, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 8th, 2018

Born today, you are never likely to be mistaken for anyone else, nor are you one to disappear into the crowd, lost in a shroud of sameness and conventionality. You were born to do things your way, even when it requires you to break with tradition, challenge other people's sense of propriety, and potentially endanger yourself and those around you. You are always defiant of those who would tell you what to do, from the most routine tasks to the most unusual of endeavors. You are highly intelligent, but also deeply intuitive; you combine thought and feeling in ways that are uniquely yours, and you're not the kind to follow a path that you have not created for yourself -- or, at least, studied carefully to determine that it is suited to you and your needs.

"Good" and "bad" are always relative concerns to you; you believe wholeheartedly in the notion of "situation ethics," which tells you that the same action can be either good or bad depending on prevailing circumstances. You are studious, inquisitive, and opinionated, and you have been endowed with a keen and rather mischievous sense of humor.

Also born on this date are: Elvis Presley, King of Rock 'n' Roll; Stephen Hawking, physicist; David Bowie, singer and actor; Graham Chapman, comedian and actor; Bob Eubanks, game-show host; Yvette Mimieux, actress; Larry Storch, actor; Ron Moody, actor; Jose Ferrer, actor; Wilkie Collins, author; Bill Graham, music promoter.

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 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to bow out of a project that you feel isn't going in the right direction, but will you be able to keep your feelings to yourself?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It'll prove more important than usual today for you to address the difficult issues directly. Beating around the bush is no good for anyone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have gotten used to having things your way recently, but today that trend is likely to change. Adjust your attitude accordingly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There's no reason to become combative simply because you disagree with someone about something of little import. Keep things in perspective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Are you aware of the finality of things that are happening at this time? You may be required to bid farewell to something quite dear to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may wish that you had signed on with friends to a project you hear is much more enjoyable than you had imagined. Is it too late?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The questions you ask today yield only some of the information you need. You'll have to search if you want to uncover the rest.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It may be a good time for you to do a certain thing entirely yourself that is traditionally a group effort. This has happened before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Quality control becomes an issue today as you open the door to more and more participants. Too many cooks spoil the broth!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to get as much rest as you feel you need today, but that won't stop you from getting things done according to schedule.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've begun doing things in a way that attracts a new kind of attention -- but is that what you really want? You can still turn back.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be caught between two conflicting desires today. With a little work, you can reconcile your feelings and have it both ways.

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Your Birthday for January 07, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 7th, 2018

Born today, you are perhaps one of the most unique individuals born under your sign, and once you are known you are certainly not likely to be confused with anyone else, even where similarities do exist. Even as a youngster, your individuality proved to be your single greatest strength -- and so it will remain throughout your lifetime. You have been endowed with at least one remarkable talent that will shape the course of your professional life when young, and your personal life when you are older. Indeed, so important to you will be your line of work that it will be very difficult for you to separate what you do from who you are and how you live. You don't always follow established rules or guidelines.

You can work well in groups or alone, but you most favor any effort that brings you together with one other individual who shares your aspirations, interests and abilities. As part of a duo, you believe that you can really change the world! You are quite studious, and can learn a great deal from books.

Also born on this date are: Nicolas Cage, actor; Jeremy Renner, actor; David Caruso, actor; Eden Hazard, soccer player; Kenny Loggins, singer and songwriter; Butterfly McQueen, actress; Millard Fillmore, U.S. president; Alfonso Soriano, baseball player; Erin Gray, actress; Charles Addams, cartoonist; Rand Paul, U.S. senator; William Peter Blatty, author; Jean-Pierre Rampal, flautist.

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 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not likely to be compelled by that which another proposes today -- but you may use what you see or hear to further your cause.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now's the time for you to do whatever it takes to get a pet project off the ground. If you don't do it today, it may never get done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a friend are working toward two separate goals that, while similar, couldn't possibly lead to more different results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you don't rub someone else the wrong way simply by expressing yourself openly and honestly. Temper your criticism.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you most want is surely on its way, but you're going to have to make certain concessions before you can take possession of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have much to offer, but it's not likely to be recognized right away. You must devise a way to "sell" your ideas to the highest bidder.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Home affairs take on a strange sort of import today as you start dealing with an issue that has remained unspoken of for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Oct. 22) -- There is more at stake than you might think, and you must never undervalue the power of an "accident" to affect all aspects of your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't take things too seriously today. A sense of humor keeps you from sinking into a bog of moodiness and taking your anger out on others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to reject someone else's recommendation today even though you know it could very well work for you if only things were different.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Are you going to be able to keep yourself out of trouble today when others are swept up in the maelstrom? You must keep a safe distance!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't have to dilute your harsh opinion of certain things today -- others know you to be a tough critic. This can spawn discussion.

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Your Birthday for January 06, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 6th, 2018

Born today, you are never far from where the action is, and you are compelled to get involved in as much that interests you as possible, even though you may risk overcommitting yourself as a result. Fortunately, you have been endowed with tremendous energy and staying power, and you're not likely to exhaust yourself simply by doing more than most people would be capable of doing. You are likely to maintain your youthful exuberance and optimism well into your mature years -- and because of that you will almost certainly be able to overcome most obstacles that you encounter in life, in both your professional endeavors and your personal affairs. You have a unique way of performing even routine tasks that will surely attract much attention.

You are sympathetic and empathetic, and can often be found applying your considerable energies and talents to the problems of others -- with the intention of improving their lives, even if it means sacrificing something of yours in the process. You know how to inspire others to see things through a positive lens very similar to yours.

Also born on this date are: Rowan Atkinson, actor and comic; Eddie Redmayne, actor; Joan of Arc, soldier and saint; Nigella Lawson, food writer and chef; Danny Thomas, actor and humanitarian; Loretta Young, actress; Bonnie Franklin, actress; Carl Sandburg, poet and author; Howie Long, football player; Vic Tayback, actor; Tom Mix, cowboy movie actor; John Singleton, filmmaker; Kate McKinnon, 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to work harder than usual to get the same results -- but there's a very good reason for this that you'll soon understand.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want things to happen in a certain way, but today it may be difficult to get those around you to work with you to make that happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have more time on your hands today than you had thought, but you can't do just anything with it. It must be used a certain way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Things add up quickly today, and you don't want to find yourself lagging behind because you haven't paid attention to the little things.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are not as safe as you might think you are, but fortunately today the dangers you face are few. Work toward increasing personal security.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you want and what you get may not be the same things at all today. What can you do to ensure that things come out your way?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The way you express yourself will make all the difference today. Don't assume that others know what you're talking about; be clear!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting the needs of another before yours may be the only choice you have today if you're going to come out ahead eventually.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can maintain your positive outlook even in the face of one or two very bleak developments. Others see you as an example at this time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may come up with an idea that addresses only one part of a complex problem. It's time to get a friend to work on the other part!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You require some further information before you can put all aspects of a plan into place. Others may not help you get it, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A change of heart is not likely to last forever, but it may well prove quite significant today -- and for the next few days.

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