Born today, you are self-aware, self-supporting, self-sufficient, self-starting and, most often, quite self-satisfied. This is not to suggest that you are in any way smug or cocky. On the contrary, you have a very honest view of yourself and your abilities -- but you recognize that what you are good at, you are VERY good at. You can likely outdo virtually any competitor when pitted against one head-to-head. You don't need others to lift you up when you are down, nor do you require constant praise; you can weather criticism by giving it only the slightest attention. You are able to make up your own mind, and you have no qualms about changing it when necessary.
You have a great deal of sex appeal, and you may well leave a great many broken hearts in your wake -- but that is by no means your intention, surely! The truth is that you will always follow your heart, and you cannot control what another might feel, whether or not you return those feelings.
Also born on this date are: Diane Lane, actress; Linda Blair, actress; John Hurt, actor; Joseph Wambaugh, author; Sam Cooke, singer; Bill Bixby, actor; Piper Laurie, actress; George Balanchine, choreographer; D.W. Griffith, filmmaker; Sir Francis Bacon, explorer.
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-Apri1 19) -- You mustn't panic when things go a little wrong today; keep your head above water and do what you can to minimize any long-term hardship.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be able to strike a balance between what you know is right and what you know is possible. Somewhere in there is the solution.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There are certain perameters you must respect today as you go about your business. You aren't likely to be allowed the freedom you are used to.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have been entertaining a notion that is unusual for you -- and you find it both exciting and frightening. You must make a decision soon.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Things may look good to you, but beneath the surface there are some unhealthy rumblings that you must pay attention to today.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want to get your hands on something that really inspires you to new heights, but it may not be available to you just yet. Be patient.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do something traditional in an entirely new way today -- and attract a great many new participants as well.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble understanding why the rules are what they are -- but no matter what, you must be willing to follow them!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Nothing is certain, but you are likely to have one or two hunches that are so strong you are tempted to interpret them as sure things.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are looking forward to something fun and exciting, but in order to prepare for it properly you'll have to put in a good deal of work.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Once you ask that certain someone how they are doing, it's like opening the flood gates. You must be ready to lend an ear for a while!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A special request made some time ago is likely to be honored at this time, and the end result is likely to be much more than anticipated.