Born today, you are one of the most charismatic individuals born under your sign, though you may never really understand the inner power you have to influence the people around you in all sorts of ways. At times it is as simple as setting an example while going about your business; what you do attracts the attention of others who wish to imitate you to some degree. At other times, you will intentionally turn on the charm to beguile those around you and win their loyalty and, quite often, their obedience.
You are not likely to follow conservative paths as you make your way through daily life; you are attracted to those activities that are unusual, unconventional and even unacceptable to others -- but why? Is it because you are truly different from others, or is it because you would like to be so? This is a question you may spend your entire life trying to answer.
Also born on this date are: Seth Green, actor; James Dean, actor; Gary Coleman, actor; John Williams, composer and conductor; Nick Nolte, actor; Lana Turner, actress; Jack Lemmon, actor; John Grisham, novelist; Audrey Meadows, 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, FEBRUARY 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your limited knowledge of someone's affairs may well prove misleading today. You don't want to find yourself going down the wrong path.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may discover that you've had a kind of "fairy godmother" looking over you recently, and this is what has kept you out of harm's way.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You aren't feeling entirely up to snuff, but obsessing over minor ills can only make things worse. Don't overreact; get an expert opinion.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more you think things through today, the less likely you'll be to make the kind of error that will set you back. Don't overlook any details.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What happened to you in the past is not something you're getting over quickly, so why do the same to someone else today? Let bygones be bygones.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to make excuses. If you make an error today, fess up, face it, correct it and do what you can to make up for lost time.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Fail to follow your instincts today and you're likely to get hopelessly lost on your way to something that is very important to you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Avoiding contact with someone you have recently wronged is only going to make the situation worse. Why do you think you won't be forgiven?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The assumptions you're making right now are painting a picture in your mind that is more than misleading; it may be quite dangerous.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If it's bragging rights you're after, you're surely on the right path. You may be able to increase your output today in a most unusual way.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may start the day confident that your methods are the most effective, but when someone shows you up, you'll change your tune.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to want to keep certain details under wraps today, while revealing only the basics of a plan that is slowly coming together.