Your Birthday for January 29, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 29th, 2019

Born today, you are something of a control freak -- but that's a compliment! The truth is that everyone is better off when you take the reins; you have a way of doing things that brings out the best in others, and that makes even the most complicated of issues seem routine. You are eager to try as many things in life as you possibly can, whether personally or in the professional arena. As soon as you think you've found that one thing that you were meant to do with your life, you're likely to discover something else that interests you just as much.

You have a subtle sense of humor, and you quite often seem to understand others much better than they understand themselves. You may find a professional niche for yourself in the world of counseling, as you truly enjoy interaction with all kinds of people.

Also born on this date are: Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and media mogul; Adam Lambert, singer; Tom Selleck, actor; Heather Graham, actress; Paul Ryan, U.S. congressman; William McKinley, U.S. president; W.C. Fields, comedian; Anton Chekhov, author and playwright; John Forsythe, actor; Victor Mature, actor; Katharine Ross, actress; Edward Burns, director; Greg Louganis, Olympic diving champion.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A key issue proves more difficult to resolve at this time than expected. Focus on doing for others what you wish would be done for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can save someone a great deal of extra effort today merely by doing one or two things that are, for you, very quick and simple.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be exposing someone else to something that is not good for him or her. It's time to consider the needs of those around you more fully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A matter of "official policy" keeps you from doing something you've long wanted to do. You won't have to follow these rules forever.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- How you react to another's surprise contribution to a group effort says more about you than anything else. What do you want others to know?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are quite used to doing something that others, so far, cannot. Today, however, you may not want to do it, so why not teach another how?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're spending a great deal of time worrying about something that is completely out of your control. This is time and energy misspent!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know well may surprise you today by doing something you never expected him or her to do. This marks a "point of no return."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to maneuver a little more freely than usual today, but take care that you don't let your actions become too random.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- No matter how much you harp on the rules and regulations, someone is likely to let you down when he or she refuses to take precautions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may choose to start the day in a most unusual way, and if you do you can expect things to develop in a way that surprises your allies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's too early, perhaps, to expect payment for a job recently completed. You mustn't let this slide for too long, however!

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Your Birthday for January 28, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 28th, 2019

Born today, you are a devilishly clever individual with a great deal of instinct combined with intellect. You are no stranger to drama; you can handle it well when it is created by others, and when necessary you can create it on your own -- and you're never afraid to do or say something that somehow "crosses the line" if it means you're going to score measurable gains as a result. Others may consider you a bit too aggressive at times, but you mean no harm, certainly; if you do offend, you are quick to make amends. There are times when you may cross someone who is unwilling to forgive you, and you simply have to accept that and move on.

You are tenacious and willing to try anything once. You have vision and a knack for making the impossible possible -- and it is this above all else that's likely to win you the admiration of others. Indeed, there are many who would like to be you, but you know that being you is often no picnic!

Also born on this date are: Elijah Wood, actor; Alan Alda, actor; Sarah McLachlan, singer and songwriter; Nicolas Sarkozy, French president; Arthur Rubinstein, pianist; Rick Ross, rapper; Frank Darabont, director.

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 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is a good time for you to experiment with something that you feel will improve your standing among professional peers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are likely to be impressed with your ability to conjure workable ideas out of thin air. You know it takes more than that!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important for you to keep things on an even keel throughout the day. Others may lose their balance, but you can enjoy smooth sailing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to make certain concessions today in order to keep your hands on something you love calling your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Certain issues may not be as complex as you fear today. You're able to make headway even as others are met with formidable obstacles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can achieve something important today before anyone even knows what's going on. You can stay ahead of the game for quite some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may object to the way you do certain things, but now is no time to try to change tactics. Make your apologies and stay the course.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You won't have anyone telling you what to do today, and that can prove problematic when dealing with someone "in charge."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have much to think about today as you go about your business -- and you may be left alone by friends for the time being.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What goes around comes around -- or so they say. You can expect the adage to play out today, as you navigate a tricky personal situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can do much to assist others today. Putting your best foot forward is merely a matter of doing what comes naturally right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your ability to anticipate certain events will be remarked upon by others who credit you with having a "sixth sense." Put it on display!

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Your Birthday for January 27, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 27th, 2019

Born today, you have a habit of stumbling into situations that turn out remarkably well for you, even though you may not always know what you are doing! Luck is a major factor in your success, but that isn't meant to discount the considerable level of skill that you bring to almost every endeavor. Timing, too, is likely to prove essential to you as you move through the world, for you are not the kind to do much planning; you simply go where your instincts tell you to go. You are young at heart, and even in your later years you are likely to be mistaken for one much younger than you really are. Your secret, of course, is enthusiasm.

You're likely to have your heart broken not once, not twice, but three or more times. Why? Because you love to fall in love, and you take it far too seriously at the outset without really thinking things through. This is a pattern of behavior that you simply cannot shake.

Also born on this date are: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer; Lewis Carroll, author; Donna Reed, actress; Mimi Rogers, actress; Mikhail Baryshnikov, ballet dancer and actor; Francis Drake, explorer; Troy Donahue, actor; Alan Cumming, actor; Rosamund Pike, actress; Bridget Fonda, actress; John Roberts, chief justice of the Supreme Court; Jerome Kern, composer and songwriter; James Cromwell, 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A certain friend or partner is likely to communicate with you in an indirect manner today; you must be ready to decipher coded messages.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Once you get started today, you'll find it difficult to stop; your enthusiasm for the competition that is building will increase greatly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have more at stake today than you may have recognized. A friend holds the key to a mystery that must be solved before this day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you are not so independent today that you are unable to work with others when required to do so. You must get along.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Several ideas may have to be examined and dismissed today before you hit on one that can serve you and others well during this tricky time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others are likely to join you in your efforts today. Take care that you don't try to take on too much, however; expectations must be realistic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to find yourself in first place on at least one occasion today; are you able to turn that into a sustainable lead?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which is of most value to you isn't likely to translate to another, but this needn't result in any lasting rift, certainly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've made plans that can pay off handsomely, but not today, perhaps. There is something missing that is the key to the whole business.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to push back against someone who is demanding too much of you right now. Things must be kept fair and equal at all times.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Keep everything aboveboard today; any attempt to do something secretive is likely to backfire on you. Show and tell reveals much.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you try to do to a rival today is likely to be done to you in return -- and that is not something you are ready to deal with just yet.

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