Born today, you are a highly creative individual, but you do not let yourself become a slave to your emotions as so many who share your artistic traits may do. Indeed, you work hard to maintain a balance between the creative current that drives you and a stable, realistic view of the world. You aren't fooled into thinking that you can be all one thing or all another; you know that you must combine creativity with practicality, the artistic temperament with the ability to get by on a daily basis, and your preferred solitude with necessary sociability. You know, too, that you can't have everything your way, and that success is often the product of negotiation and compromise.
You work hard, you play hard and you expect handsome rewards for your efforts, whether in the professional arena or the playing field. You can be fiercely competitive, yet at the same time, you are not necessarily drawn to team sports. Rather, you often prefer to engage in individual events -- of all kinds.
Also born on this date are: George Burns, comedian; Paul Stanley, guitarist and singer; Buzz Aldrin, astronaut; Bill Maher, comedian and TV host; Lorenzo Lamas, actor; DeForest Kelley, actor; Aristotle Onassis, shipping magnate; Evan Peters, actor; David Lynch, director; Arte Johnson, actor and comedian; Skeet Ulrich, actor; Federico Fellini, director; Patricia Neal, 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 21
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your words are likely to be remembered by others long after you have forgotten both the statements and the situation.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your energy can light up those around you, and the result is sure to be beneficial to even more people in the long term.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can combine skill, timing and a little bit of luck to come out on top. Take care, however -- don't underestimate a key rival.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You understand the rules better than most, and you may be able to bend them to suit your own personal agenda without being noticed.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone may suggest that you can thank him or her later. You'll want to be sure that you don't let "later" pass without expressing your gratitude.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may experience something of a mishap early in the day, but you can shake it off and make real progress before nightfall.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can put two and two together in a way that has others wanting you to keep doing what you do for as long as you can.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Jump to conclusions, and you're sure to wind up at the back of the pack. Make sure that you are weighing all available evidence.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to combine old-fashioned style with a newfangled approach and accomplish what others have only dreamed of.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A reunion with someone who shares your outlook and your creative spark may be the beginning of something big for both of you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Give more time to what you have planned; not everything will be as streamlined as you had hoped.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- When things speed up, you can remain squarely in control, provided you don't let your own internal rhythms get the better of you.