Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous natural curiosity, and you will be compelled to travel, explore, watch and listen, and take in all that you can about the world around you -- not only to figure out how it all works and why, but also to wonder at the majesty and diversity of life on Earth. There is a spiritual side to your eagerness for knowledge; you understand that the more you come to understand about life, the more mysteries you will uncover -- and so, in a sense, you will never truly understand everything!
There will be times in your life that require you to be quite direct with other people, and though you tend to be somewhat retiring, you can, and will, bust loose and show an aggressive side when you have to. In your personal affairs, however, you must try to keep this aspect of your nature very much to yourself -- as much as humanly possible.
Also born on this date are: Julia Ormond, actress; Michael Stipe, singer; Dyan Cannon, actress; Don Shula, football coach; Jane Wyman, actress; Sterling Holloway, actor; Charles "General Tom Thumb" Stratton, circus performer.
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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is trying to convince you of a falsehood that others have been swallowing -- hook, line and sinker. You're not that easy!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must take certain precautions today if you're not going to be delayed by something you cannot control. Evening brings a reprieve.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're ready to take a position on the front lines today -- but take care that you aren't misinterpreting recent intelligence.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to get by on a shoestring today -- but you know how to get the most out of very little. A friend is ready to step in if necessary.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been following the rules, and yet certain developments may not have you feeling ready for what lies ahead. This is pure illusion!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your abilities will be on full display at various points during the day -- though you aren't really trying to attract attention just yet.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to plot out the next few days, but right now you must tend to someone's immediate needs. It'll be your turn next.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have time to explore the nitty-gritty today -- but take care that you don't get lost in details that don't really matter to you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to demonstrate to your critics that what you are doing is justified. Once you do, the road ahead should be clear.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Though you are ready to move forward exactly as you planned, someone might throw a wrench in the works, requiring a change.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are ready to begin another project even before your current one has come to an end. You know what it's like to be busy, and you enjoy it!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must figure out how to be in compliance with a new rule that has only just now taken effect. You may have to register a complaint.