Your Birthday for December 31, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 31st, 2024

Born today, you are sometimes a rather mysterious individual, and you do tend to put great stock in those aspects of your personality that are not on public display, but which you trust are invisible to the world at large. In this way, you are able to concentrate on your own personal growth and evolution without being afraid of being harshly or unfairly judged by others. You want to be free to go here and there and do this and that simply because you choose to, whether other people think you should or not. Indeed, autonomy is perhaps the most important and most cherished asset, and you will always do everything you can to protect it. You like to consider yourself above the general fray that is routine daily life.

You don't always feel that you have to express yourself to others, but when you do, you are open and unabashed -- and you quite often surprise those around you when you speak up without warning. You are always hopeful that when you share your thoughts and feelings, others will understand you -- but you can accept why that is not always the case.

Also born on this date are: Sir Anthony Hopkins, actor; Donna Summer, singer; John Denver, singer; Val Kilmer, actor; Sir Ben Kingsley, actor; Bebe Neuwirth, actress; Henri Matisse, painter; Simon Wiesenthal, Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter; Tim Matheson, actor; George C. Marshall, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, statesman.

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 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to receive a threat from an unknown quarter today, and anything you do to protect yourself will likely protect others as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are eager to identify just the right person to help you with a task you've put off long enough. It's likely someone quite close by.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not going to have to wait long at all today before you get input from others. As soon as you do a thing, people are likely to speak up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can charm almost anyone into doing almost anything today -- and when you can't, you'll certainly want to disengage carefully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not likely to benefit today from any kind of showboating. Go about your business in a quiet manner without blowing your own horn!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're after something that has proven quite elusive ever since you set your sights on it in the first place. Today your patience may wane.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Under pressure, you may have to admit to something that you had hoped would not see the light of day. Now you must make certain reparations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Waiting for another to join you will take up a good deal of time today, but you can use it to ensure that your preparations are complete.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to assemble just the right team to help you with a project today, and you know that the fewer you pick, the better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're beginning to understand the importance of a recent change. Now it's time for you to oversee something very similar today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any extra time you have on your hands today can be used to support someone else's efforts without your having to sacrifice anything yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to get both questions and answers from someone in your care today -- and you know very well which will prove more important.

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Your Birthday for December 30, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 30th, 2024

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be, because you tend to keep certain aspects of your personality safely guarded and often under wraps and you choose to reveal them only at certain times and to certain people whom you trust to react appropriately and not assume the worst about you as a result. And what is it, precisely, that others might not react well to in your nature? You have a knack for persuasion, to begin with, that is rare indeed -- and very few people are able to remain true to their own avowed beliefs when under your particular spell. This isn't always a bad thing, however, for you are almost always on the side of right, and when you choose to influence a person's thinking, it's almost always because they would do well to have it changed!

You have a flair for the dramatic, and when you accomplish something, you always want to unveil it in a manner that attracts as much attention as possible. You are multi-talented and able to do many different things, but those closest to you may see you in certain roles, and you will surely want to try them out whenever possible.

Also born on this date are: Lebron James, basketball player; Tiger Woods, golfer; Tyrese Gibson, singer; Davy Jones, singer and actor; Matt Lauer, TV broadcaster; Meredith Vieira, TV host; Michael Nesmith, singer and musician; Sandy Koufax, baseball player; Jack Lord, actor; Sean Hannity, talk show host; Rudyard Kipling, author and poet; Bo Diddley, musician; Patti Smith, singer; Tracey Ullman, actress and comedian; Russ Tamblyn, actor; Bert Parks, famed pageant host.

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, DECEMBER 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others in your orbit may discover something about you today that you've been trying to hide -- or at least disguise. This can be a good thing!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A new addition to your home or office environment will prove beneficial to you in more ways than one today. A key project receives a boost.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're ready to wrap up something that you've been working on for some time, and you may find that you're of two minds about it, too.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can enjoy a variety of different activities today, and they all have one thing in common. Figure out what, and a mystery will be solved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone with whom you talk only rarely is likely to get in touch today -- or you may learn that an attempt has been made. Reciprocate!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You receive important news from someone who doesn't know just how critical it is. What you do with it before day's end will make it clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are more than capable at this time, and many think that you are the only choice for a job that must be done before the sun sets today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy a rare collaboration with someone who doesn't usually choose to work with others. This will surely prove quite beneficial.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Approach even major issues with a calm, down-to-earth manner and you're sure to persuade many that there's little cause for worry or panic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You should be able to mix and mingle with all types today without imposing your beliefs or attitude on anyone -- unless they ask for it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can learn a great deal from someone who goes about their business with little fanfare -- and they can learn similar lessons from you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Any important interaction today will be marked by a serious tone and a willingness to listen. You must not insist on having everything your way.

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Your Birthday for December 29, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 29th, 2024

Born today, you are all about fulfilling potential, but you are not a daredevil, and you will always employ all the caution that a given situation requires. This means, of course, that there are times in which you will choose to go forward very slowly indeed in order to study what lies ahead and to avoid the pitfalls that other less careful people would fall prey to -- but forward you go, no matter what. Even when stricken with illness, you will keep your thoughts on what is possible until tomorrow, when you are once more feeling up to snuff -- and in the meantime, you will use the time to study, learn and prepare yourself for the challenges that lie ahead that you will choose to assault head-on. Despite the care you always try to take, you are also very brave.

When it comes to love, you are far more willing to trust in luck and take what the stars have in store for you without thinking too much about it ahead of time. Indeed, you are perhaps at your most carefree when you are in a romantic relationship, and you have a knack for keeping romance alive for a long, long time.

Also born on this date are: Ross Lynch, actor; Jude Law, actor; Mary Tyler Moore, actress and producer; Ted Danson, actor; Danny McBride, actor and comedian; Andrew Johnson, U.S. president; Mekhi Phifer, actor; Patricia Clarkson, actress; Billy Mitchell, U.S. military leader; Gelsey Kirkland, ballerina; Tsarina Elizabeth of Russia.

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, DECEMBER 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have made a decision recently that is now beginning to deliver in some way. You can expect to encounter a few obstacles, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't mistake quantity for quality today, or you'll find yourself exhausted for no reason at all. You know it's good work that matters most!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important that you know when to set one task aside and begin to work on another. You surely can't do everything all at once today!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time you have available to you during the first part of the day will be most valuable to you, and you mustn't fritter it away!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take the time required to complete a certain task up to par today -- or turn your attention elsewhere. You can't afford to do a so-so job.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to want to see someone in action before deciding whether to be a rival or an ally. You both have very much in common, actually.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can send a very clear message today without spelling it out explicitly, point for point. A mere suggestion may well get the proper response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to chase down the information you require today before you have enough to work with -- and time may be of the essence, too!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time to consider a change of pace, if not at the workplace, then at home, surely. You may risk falling into a funk otherwise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be sure to let another know what you're doing today so that you'll have backup if and when you need it. You must play it safe at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Sharing your work with a friend may be a little riskier than usual today, as you've likely been venturing into unfamiliar territory recently.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to give a little more personal time than usual to a friend or loved one. They need what you need -- only a little more so.

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