Born today, you do not always present yourself in a formal or flowery way; you prefer a down-to-earth approach, and you trust that others will understand you better if you use simple words, in simple ways, to express simple sentiments. You're certainly not one to overcomplicate things! This doesn't mean, of course, that you are simple on the inside. On the contrary, you may be quite a mass of contradictions beneath the surface, and those who know you well know that your emotions run in strong currents -- and can recognize it when you are in the grips of some strong and unusual feelings.
You don't always like to stand out, but there may be times in which this is unavoidable, simply because you have the kind of personality that attracts the gaze of those around you. Most often, however, you prefer to blend into the background, choosing carefully the times in which you wish to be noticed.
Also born on this date are: Pat Benatar, singer; George Foreman, boxer; Rod Stewart, singer; Jim Croce, singer and songwriter; Sal Mineo, actor; Johnnie Ray, singer; Paul Henreid, actor; Ray Bolger, actor 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.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take nothing for granted today; that which comes your way at this time is the result of what you've been doing -- and the people you know.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The time has come for you to put aside resentments and focus on things that have you feeling more positive. Forward motion is the key!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some people may be expecting you to do the impossible today, and you can surprise them by doing precisely that. It can be a very good day indeed.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find that you know more than those in charge today -- but now is not the time to mount any kind of insurrection or mutiny. Be loyal!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have what it takes to address even the most complex issues today with clarity and insight -- though some may have trouble keeping up with you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Once you start, you're not going to want to stop, so be sure that you have scheduled the day in a way that can be sustained.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can't possibly know what all the messages mean that come your way, but you can assess their value by going through them one at a time.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't come off as too easy or willing to please today; there is value to the kind of conflict that results from measured willfulness.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have one or two difficult choices to make by day's end, and for some reason, your usual support system may not be available today.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can remember something important from days, weeks or even months ago that comes in very handy right now.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're starting something that might get legs very soon, propelling you into the spotlight and attracting a great deal of attention.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can't avoid responsibility altogether today, though you can work things out so that you do things pretty much on your own terms.