Your Birthday for January 23, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 23rd, 2018

Born today, you are able to connect with other people on many levels, and a day is considered a disappointment if it doesn't afford you numerous opportunities to do so. You thrive on interaction of all kinds, though you prefer to connect on the deepest possible level. You do appreciate that this cannot happen all the time, and yet you are always open to getting to know someone better than anyone else and to sharing portions of your life in ways that are unique to that relationship -- and vice versa. You are honest and genuine; yours is not a "manufactured" personality, and you live by the adage that "what you see is what you get." Others can trust you to be open, honest and straightforward -- and yet you are also sensitive and circumspect in your dealings with those around you.

You have a number of special talents, for which you can thank not only the stars, but also your parents -- who no doubt made sure that you were able to recognize and develop them as best as possible under their tutelage. It is most important to keep striving; bettering yourself professionally and personally is essential to you.

Also born on this date are: Mariska Hargitay, actress; Ernie Kovacs, TV host, writer and actor; Richard Dean Anderson, actor; John Hancock, patriot and Founding Father; Princess Caroline of Monaco; Rutger Hauer, actor; Randolph Scott, actor; Edouard Manet, painter; Chita Rivera, actress, singer and dancer.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which is good for someone else isn't necessarily good for you -- and vice versa. To each his own today -- and tomorrow, too!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do today is going to have lasting repercussions; you must be sure that you're not surprising anyone with any last-minute plans or ideas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your financial situation may be the cause of some stress today, but you can solve the most immediate problem by doing what others tell you to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to get an expert opinion on a problem you've been stubbornly facing for quite some time. This is above your pay scale!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've come up with some strange explanations for your behavior before, but today's are likely to take the cake. Come down to earth!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be asked to help out in a situation that is utterly foreign to you, but you can learn quickly and provide some valuable support.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take a look into the future and you'll realize that you've been working toward a certain but heretofore unknown goal for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You needn't fear anything that happens today as a result of your efforts. It's another's doings that may throw a wrench in the works.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know that something quite unusual is going on, but you cannot name it nor can you do anything to stop it -- just yet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't let yourself be pulled off track today by anyone who believes his or her work is more important than yours. There is room for both!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can give those under your care something very special today, and the powers that be appreciate that you are providing something original.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are working toward a certain result today, but you may be surprised to learn that your influence is not felt by everyone at this time.

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Your Birthday for January 22, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 22nd, 2018

Born today, you are quite intentionally one of the most entertaining individuals born under your sign -- the kind to keep others guessing, keep them jumping and keep them smiling, no matter what else might be going on at the time. This doesn't mean, however, that you are always the happiest or most carefree of individuals; on the contrary, like all clowns you have a dark side, and you can often sink into a rut of depression over the slightest thing -- but most often it is not the thing itself, but something deep within you that causes your mood to shift from one extreme to the other. What is perhaps most interesting about your makeup is that while you often have to work at being jovial and optimistic, it is far more natural for you to be serious and even somber. There are times in which you simply cannot watch the news!

While you work hard to ensure that your private affairs remain private, you must get used to the fact that other people like to know what is going on with you, and that you may well be the center of attention even when you are not "on." It may seem, at times, as though you are trying to keep secrets -- and so you are.

Also born on this date are: Steve Perry, singer; Guy Fieri, TV personality and chef; Diane Lane, actress; Linda Blair, actress; John Hurt, actor; Steven Adler, drummer; Bill Bixby, actor; Gabriel Macht, actor; Sir Francis Bacon, author and philosopher; Sir Walter Raleigh, explorer and soldier; Piper Laurie, actress; Ann Sothern, actress; D.W. Griffith, director; August Strindberg, playwright.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to endure a slower start than usual, but you're not likely to remain at the back of the pack for long. The pace quickens.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are eager to see what you may do to follow a recent rousing success. You don't have to decide right away, but you have some ideas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may want to adjust your entire schedule to favor morning work; you can get more done at this time when you are fresh and looking forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can win a great deal of praise today by doing only what comes naturally to you. Step out of your comfort zone and unpleasantness awaits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Giving another what you think he or she is due may feel good at first, but it's not likely to win you any friends. Be more charitable today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Everything you do today will be judged in relation to something you did a while ago that has not yet been forgotten. This may be frustrating.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What begins as a game becomes very serious before the day is out, and a decision you make affects you and yours for a long time to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to work on your overall attitude today, as there are those who simply don't want to work with you until some changes are made.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a great many responsibilities today, and you cannot afford to let any of them slip through the cracks. You must be vigilant!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be expecting something of a slow day, but you're likely to be surprised as certain developments have you moving very quickly indeed!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be tempted to spice things up a bit, but you also know that that may not be appropriate. Can you find a middle ground?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may have to do more for you today than you do for them -- but that's only fair, considering what's going on with you right now.

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Your Birthday for January 21, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 21st, 2018

Born today, you appear to many to be a mass of contradictions, and so you are! You are both well-mannered and somewhat wild; you are highly spiritual, and yet you have no problem immersing yourself in the real-world problems you face; you can be quite sensitive and emotional, and yet when the chips are down, you can be quite fearless and even aggressive in your approach to challenges. You will do everything you can in support of your family and friends, and yet if one is considered an enemy you will stop at nothing to assert your superiority over him or her in all things. You like nothing so much as a good cause, and you will work long and hard to see that what you believe in comes to pass. You don't have to be in charge, as you always perform very well in a supporting role, but in either event you must be trusted to do what you think is best in any given situation.

You're likely to inspire a great deal of confidence in others, and you know how to get the best out of those who pledge their loyalty to you. You believe in fate, and yet that never stops you from working hard to see that you succeed against even insurmountable odds. You harbor the belief that you were meant for something big.

Also born on this date are: Jerry Trainor, actor; Emma Bunton, singer; Geena Davis, actress; Mac Davis, actor and singer; Hakeem Olajuwon, basketball player; Jack Nicklaus, golfer; Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Confederate military leader; Benny Hill, comedian; Billy Ocean, singer; Placido Domingo, operatic tenor; Wolfman Jack, disc jockey; Robby Benson, actor; Telly Savalas, actor; Brandon Crawford, baseball player; Christian Dior, fashion designer; King Charles V of France; Ethan Allen, patriot.

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 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want to get in touch with someone who has proven to you in the past that he or she can give you what you need at a moment's notice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Being alone needn't be the cause of loneliness today; you can get a great deal done and never feel that you are starved for company or friendship.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that in your attempt to sell an idea to someone, you don't come off as cocky or arrogant -- for that will derail your attempt.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be resisting being pushed in a direction that you know will be good for you. What is keeping you from doing what's correct?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to answer for something that you weren't even party to, and yet right now you are the person who can explain and make things right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Voices all around you are warning you against doing something you've been tempted to do for quite some time. Today, you can finally say no.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive a great deal of support from a certain group of friends, but today they may be nowhere to be found. You are, for a while, on your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which matters most may not be on the docket today at all -- but you can keep the issue alive until all are ready to address it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Check in with a friend or partner who is currently carrying more than his or her share of the weight. Is it time to trade places?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must do some homework today if you're going to remain current on a certain key issue. Others are learning more than you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to go from here to there and back again more than once today. Can you afford the time -- or the expense? You may require help.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to do some careful reflection about something you've recently done, and something you will soon do. Can you reconcile both?

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