Your Birthday for January 23, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 23rd, 2019

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be, and there are those who find you mysterious because you do not seem to put the "real you" on display very often. Those who know you best understand that you are far more complex than anyone might suspect; you are often ruled by impulses that seem to go against your better nature. Life, therefore, is likely to be a continual effort to balance the good and the bad beneath your stylish and sometimes overly casual exterior. You know how to dedicate yourself to a cause, but it is a good thing that you are an expert multitasker, for you can easily be distracted by fleeting pleasures.

You can be unusually aggressive and surprise others with the strength of your resolve when the going gets tough. While those around you may think that you care little for anything of any import whatsoever, the fact is that you care perhaps too much, and when you are put to the test you can surely rise to any mental or physical challenge.

Also born on this date are: Mariska Hargitay, actress; Ernie Kovacs, TV personality; Richard Dean Anderson, actor; John Hancock, founding father; Princess Caroline of Monaco; Rutger Hauer, actor; Randolph Scott, actor; Edouard Manet, painter; Chita Rivera, 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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're tired of hearing the same old warnings from someone whose information is outdated; you know that it's a good time to take a risk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A private issue turns into something that concerns others today -- though you alone may be in a position to solve the problems that arise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know what is possible, and you know what you are capable of -- so why are you listening to another who says that your time has passed?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A reunion with an old friend does more than warm your heart; it is likely to inspire you to reach for something you've always wanted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know that there is a time and a place for everything, but that may only make it more difficult to decide what is the "right" thing to do today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a friend must not let frank talk come between you; there's no reason why a disagreement has to make things difficult at this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is not the time for you to interrupt yourself as you attempt to get something done on or ahead of schedule. Stay the course; concentrate!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to choose your words with great care today; what you say is likely to be remembered, and you mustn't damage your reputation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are eager to let someone else know what you are up to, but to let the cat out of the bag today will be inviting disaster.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can contribute to a group effort today in a way that makes the difference between success and failure -- and everyone knows it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you do for someone comes around to you before nightfall. You'll help another climb at least one more rung toward the top.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can expect to work quickly throughout the day -- but take care that you don't overlook certain key details because you are going so fast.

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Your Birthday for January 22, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 22nd, 2019

Born today, you are often the life of the party, the kind of individual who others want to emulate. You are a true original, however, and it is not likely that anyone will ever really be able to imitate you well; the "real you" is someone no one but yourself and perhaps one or two closest friends really understand. You are a force of nature, and others sum you up regularly as "larger than life" -- and indeed, you do embrace all that life has to offer. Whether at work or at play, you will jump into any new endeavor with zeal.

You enjoy the good things in life, and you must learn to manage your money with skill, or you are likely to spend far more than you make -- and that is, of course, a recipe for disaster. You are happiest when you are unrestricted by anything like a budget; you like to do what you want when you want, and with whom you want -- period!

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; Francis Bacon, author and politician; Walter Raleigh, explorer; 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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You many find yourself in a place that affords you more than mere opportunity, but also the wherewithal to do what you came here to do!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Travel may be in the picture, but not if you're unwilling to prepare properly. Your planning must take any possible accidents into account.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll find yourself taking a stroll down memory lane today, surely, but it'll be a lot more fun if you take an old friend along as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good time for you to explore something you've avoided in the past. You discover that your tastes have changed -- and are still changing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something that has kept you away for quite some time brings you back home again today -- much to your surprise. A reunion is all but certain.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll find yourself in a place that satisfies your curiosity in many ways. What you learn can help you as you plan a new endeavor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be able to do all that you had planned today, but if you prioritize, you'll find that the most important things can get done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't leave too much to chance today, or you may find that you aren't able to keep up with a rival. Make a plan and stick to it!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have much to observe today and much to reflect on -- especially if you let yourself go where someone else wants you to go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can get more work done today than expected, especially if you allow yourself to be influenced by another. He or she ups the ante.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may get to enjoy the view from an entirely new perspective today, and you'll be inspired and energized as a result. What's the plan?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you want and what you need are, as expected, two very different things today. In a surprise development, you can have both.

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Your Birthday for January 21, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 21st, 2019

Born today, you are a natural ringleader, the type who enjoys inspiring others and leading them toward new and better things. You are strong-willed and always able to face the challenges that come your way; indeed, you prefer having something to do, for when you are left to your own devices, you can sometimes sink into a kind of depression. You have faith in the consistency of human nature; you do not consider yourself to be optimistic or pessimistic, but rather realistic. You are rarely if ever surprised by what happens in any given day; it all seems to make sense to you.

You do have your secrets, and when gripped by your darker moods, you can be rather self-indulgent and throw caution to the winds. This makes you vulnerable to dangers from which you would otherwise protect yourself.

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; Stonewall Jackson, Confederate general; Benny Hill, comedian; Billy Ocean, singer; Placido Domingo, operatic tenor; Wolfman Jack, radio DJ; Robby Benson, actor; Telly Savalas, actor; Christian Dior, fashion designer; Charles V, king 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can settle into a more relaxing mode of behavior today, even though others are up in arms about a surprise development.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must tend to business in a way that satisfies your need for accomplishment and your desire for novelty. You can have both today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be facing a deadline of sorts, and you mustn't let anyone distract you as time slips by. Get to work and get it done ahead of schedule!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you know only casually is doing things that pique your interest; you may want to get to know him or her better right now!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good time to exchange information freely, and you can do so without any suspicion that someone is trying to take advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your opinions may not be shared by others, but you needn't consider changing your mind unless you are presented with certain evidence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you think you know and what you know are two very different things, but today you'll find a way to come to terms with both.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you do today is likely to have a lasting effect on those around you, so you must consider their well-being from the outset.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Something that you enjoyed only yesterday may leave you unimpressed today, but that's because you are currently in flux yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be largely responsible for someone else's success today -- or, at the very least, you are the one to make it all possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy something new and something old, and by taking advantage of prevailing circumstances, you can combine them creatively.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be completely satisfied with how you address a challenge today, but you must be willing to acknowledge a certain level of success.

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