Your Birthday for January 26, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 26th, 2018

Born today, you are never one to let someone else jump on a new idea or project that you have spotted first; you are always the one to lead the way, to break down barriers and accomplish something new that can be of benefit not only to yourself but to others as well. You are a born trailblazer; you will enthusiastically and courageously go where no one has gone before. You will accomplish much in that new realm -- able to teach others how to enjoy the same kind of success that you have. You believe in giving back to those who have given you so much; you are in no way selfish or self-centered, and you are always thinking about those around you who are less fortunate, and who might benefit from your good will and earnest efforts to improve things. Be aware that there are times when you might throw caution to the wind just a bit too much.

You can be quite competitive -- especially when you are young and don't quite know where to channel that kind of drive. As a result, you may be guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct at times. This is not a trend that you will carry into adulthood; though you will always play to win, you will always play by the rules, be a good sport and congratulate those who best you.

Also born on this date are: Ellen DeGeneres, comedian, actress and TV host; Wayne Gretzky, hockey player; Eddie Van Halen, musician and songwriter; Paul Newman, actor; Anita Baker, singer; Douglas MacArthur, U.S. military leader; Scott Glenn, actor; Gene Siskel, film critic; Christopher Hampton, playwright and screenwriter; Jules Feiffer, cartoonist and 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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't let that important deadline come and go without turning in the work that you know will put you at the head of the class.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time for an attitude adjustment, and it will require you to look honestly at yourself and name two or three key weaknesses. Do it now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The time has come for you to be quite frank with a loved one about a recent disappointment and your expectations for the near future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend may reach an impasse today over an issue you both have been trying to ignore. It's best to deal with it honestly right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are anticipating success at any time, but there are still things for you to accomplish before you are able to collect your rewards.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can make a fast start today and get well ahead of the competition. Don't make the mistake of thinking you can then slow down, however!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your plans are taking shape, but someone may be standing between you and the finish line. It may be time to offer an olive branch.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you reveal of yourself today will take a loved one by surprise -- but that doesn't mean things are going to change between you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to work hard to make up for lost time today after you misinterpret certain signals. A partner can do only so much to help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone you've known only casually for some time is starting to get under your skin. What do you make of this, and is it desirable?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are in no mood to be bombarded with useless information today; be sure you situate yourself where you are somewhat insulated from the "noise."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are surprised by the alacrity with which someone returns a favor today. Things are looking up on many fronts, and your attitude soars.

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Your Birthday for January 25, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 25th, 2018

Born today, you are a confident, strong, even willful individual who will brook no challenge or tolerate any personal affront or insult. Your autonomy is an essential part of your life, and you will never bow to one who tries to take it from you. As a youth, you may have been quite rebellious, breaking rules, pushing boundaries and challenging authority -- simply so that you would learn, perhaps more quickly than others, who you were and what your place could be in the world. What you likely learned, of course, is that you have no place unless you make it for yourself, and that you cannot count on anything being given to you for nothing. For this reason, you never shy away from hard work or a challenge of any kind; you understand that you must earn what you want, and that you are not by nature simply entitled to it!

You have a knack for communicating with others in a unique manner, and when you touch someone it is likely to be for life; he or she who falls under your spell is on your side for all time -- such is the kind of love and loyalty you inspire. Oddly, though others love you deeply, you are not always certain that you can love in the same way; love, for you, grows slowly and uncertainly from within.

Also born on this date are: Alicia Keys, singer; Patrick Willis, football player; Robert Burns, poet; Virginia Woolf, writer; Dean Jones, actor; Tobe Hooper, director; Corazon Aquino, Philippine president; Edwin Newman, TV newsman.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been carrying a certain unspoken resentment for far too long, and it may do some serious damage if not expressed today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be surprised at how angry another can get at you today; he or she is only responding to what you are giving out. Make an adjustment!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be expecting others to do what you are not willing to do yourself -- but is that fair? Today you may want to rewrite the rules somewhat.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can expect something that comes your way today to be unusual in its form, but quite ordinary in what it does for you. What is its worth to you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- While waiting for others to catch up today, you can use the time to your advantage by getting an extracurricular project off the ground.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep your eyes and ears open today, and you'll surely know what is going on all around you -- especially that which is not entirely legal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Is your behavior entirely appropriate right now? That's the question you must answer honestly before putting too much on the line.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can pass messages and other essential information to others through ordinary channels today -- except in one very unusual situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are laying the groundwork for someone else to succeed. Does that bother you, or are you happy to help? Be honest with yourself!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You attract criticism today for doing what everyone else seems to be doing -- but in your case, it's likely to result in something different.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to be quite sharp today and able to tell the difference between honesty and falsehood in very clever, subtle ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to take the initiative today, even though someone else is nominally in charge of things. He or she doesn't have your pluck.

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Your Birthday for January 24, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 24th, 2018

Born today, you crave success, and you enjoy what success can bring you -- personally, financially, emotionally and spiritually. This would be a problem, perhaps, if you were not also the kind of person to insist on being a "better you" tomorrow than you are today; indeed, being the best you can be is always a prime concern to you, and you will never let success tarnish your reputation because of bad behavior or failures in your personal relationships. You work very hard to keep things in balance, for you know that no matter how hard you try to maintain control over all aspects of your life, things can quickly go awry if even one of those aspects is allowed to get the better of you even for a moment. You may feel, at times, as though you are walking on a balance beam in life -- and so you are!

You learn quickly from the examples set by others in your life -- both positive and negative -- and you apply the lessons you learn almost immediately. Even when you follow in another's footsteps, you don't let yourself make the same mistakes; rather, you make the right decisions and do what should have been done by your forebears in the first place. You are a quick study and a life-long learner.

Also born on this date are: Ernest Borgnine, actor; John Belushi, actor and comedian; Neil Diamond, singer and songwriter; Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast; Matthew Lillard, actor; Sharon Tate, actress; Aaron Neville, singer; Warren Zevon, singer and songwriter; Maria Tallchief, ballerina; Brian Cushing, football player; Nastassja Kinski, model and actress; Oral Roberts, televangelist; Edith Wharton, novelist.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What lies ahead may give you pause, but by day's end you should be able to embrace a new situation with confidence. A friend shows you the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to have to fit in a few last-minute tasks today before getting on with the major activity of the day. Don't leave anything undone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can break free of any restraints today and enjoy a fuller exploration of the options facing you right now. A decision need not be made.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's best for you to ignore certain developments today until you can consider them from an entirely different point of view. That will take time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are heading to a place that can provide you with many new opportunities, but are you ready to leave other things behind just yet?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel encumbered, put-upon or simply out of sorts during the first part of the day. Later, you'll be running on all cylinders.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Working solo today, you will accomplish something very special to you when all is said and done -- even though others may not appreciate what it means.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone from your past is looking over your shoulder today to make sure that you don't repeat any errors made in those days of long ago.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may require some special attention today in order to shake the blues. Once a certain friend ministers to you, all will be well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Try something new today, but be prepared to fall short of the mark. A second attempt promises far more and can lead to lasting success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to work harder today to achieve only a routine result, but this is because of natural forces that you simply cannot avoid.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your attempt to show off today is likely to backfire on you. You must be operating from a set of motives that are purer than that.

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