Born today, you are smart, imaginative, quick-witted, and always able to see many different sides of any argument. For this reason, you can be quite an effective debater, whether in a formal or casual setting. You know how to use words to bring ideas to life, and in so doing, you can electrify your audience and sway them to your way of thinking. Politics might be the life for you -- if you could stomach the deceit, the back-stabbing and the double-talk! You are, in the main, a forthright individual -- as are so many Capricorn natives -- so you may not have thick enough skin to enter into the kind of work that would expose you to excessive amounts of criticism. Indeed, you try to avoid being judged whenever possible, and this must be a consideration as you choose your career path.
You go about your business free from any sort of alliances most of the time. Your work comes from your heart and your head, and it is unique to you. You are never one to plagiarize, borrow or steal from another; what you produce is yours and yours alone. You are no copycat!
Also born on this date are: Elvis Presley, singer, musician and actor; Stephen Hawking, physicist; David Bowie, singer and actor; Bob Eubanks, game show host; Yvette Mimieux, actress; Larry Storch, actor; Ron Moody, actor; Jose Ferrer, actor; James Longstreet, Confederate military leader; Bill Graham, music promoter; Graham Chapman, comedian; Soupy Sales, comedian.
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 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are battling against your own expectations and urges, which are trying to lead you down a path that is not all that good for you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You run the risk of driving someone away, but all you have to do is alter your approach a bit, and all will be well.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't have to have a good reason to do a certain thing, just the desire to do it. Today, the desire may be overwhelming!
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Are you setting yourself up for success or failure? Something you are doing may not feel quite right, and you must trust that feeling!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are headed in the right direction, but you may not quite know it. A friend or loved one will step in and tell you what you need to hear.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're walking a very fine line, and you cannot afford to let your attention wander. You have more at stake than you think.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are betting that you will prevail, but the odds are not entirely in your favor. Still, you've done well with long shots in the past.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You want to immerse yourself completely in a new endeavor, and today gives you the chance to do just that. Is there room for one more?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Don't lose track of something that is vitally important to your progress. Keep what you need closely guarded and close to home!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A friend will offer up a surprise before nightfall that has you changing plans at the last minute. You may want to look your best.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Issues will arise that simply cannot wait. You'll have to give them immediate attention whether you feel ready or not.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be able to determine where something begins and where it ends before you start messing with things in the middle.