Stargazing
Horoscope for January 2009
By Dan Liebman
Christian Bale
SIGN: Aquarius
BORN: January 30, 1974
WHERE: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Capricorn
December 23 - January 20
Put the final touches on a leftover job before launching a new project. There’s lots of pressure now, but you thrive under it. There are indications that a breakthrough is about to take place.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 19
Someone continues to make unreasonable demands. The timing couldn’t be better — a new month, a new year — to speak out. You’re strong on ideas and originality. Jobs that you tackle from scratch are more successful than those you adapt.
Pisces
February 20 - March 20
Start the year by making deals and dates. Your networking skills have rarely been so sharp. It’s also a good month to take on a new hobby, particularly one that involves a group. Stick up for others in the community, but keep meddling to a minimum.
Aries
March 21 - April 20
Enjoy the praise for your late-’08 brainwaves, but don’t get carried away. There are changing dynamics at work, and this is a good time to look for clues about underlying causes. Relatives who seemed distant or cheap are warmer and more generous.
Taurus
April 21 - May 22
You’re surprisingly competitive as you pursue a new goal. The trick? Combine tact with assertiveness. You’ll see results by the 25th. Be aware of extravagant leanings that surface toward the end of the month.
Gemini
May 23 - June 21
You start the year with so much energy that you tend to go off in many directions. Late-January is a good time to make decisions. You’re thinking logically and have a surprising ally.
Cancer
June 22 - July 22
Your confidence gradually strengthens — don’t force anything — and your romantic life is back on track by about the 17th. Avoid a tendency to rush a career decision.
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Flamboyant people (you’re surrounded by them) stimulate your creative juices. Change tactics, try a low-key approach, and even the most stubborn person will agree to your demands.
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Seek out different types of activities and you’ll find a winner. Around the 20th you’re uncharacteristically pushy — a trait that has mixed blessings. It’s not a good time to change your life.
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Give yourself a mini-escape, whether it’s a massage or a good book. So much is happening that you need to tune out. There are a bunch of practical decisions to make, but count on nobody but yours truly.
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Expect some changes. How you react turns out to be more important than the events themselves. After a spell of listlessness you’re much more motivated.
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 22
Nothing is predictable in a month involving last-minute travel, surprise guests and an unexpected job offer. Don’t change goals, just enjoy the detours as you inch toward them. In sum, it’s a month of innovation. Remember to make time for health priorities.
January Birthdays
1st: Frank Langella
2nd: Cuba Gooding Jr.
3rd: Mel Gibson
4th: Dave Foley
5th: Robert Duvall
6th: Rowan Atkinson
7th: Nicolas Cage
8th: David Bowie
9th: Imelda Staunton
10th: Rod Stewart
11th: Amanda Peet
12th: Kirstie Alley
13th: Orlando Bloom
14th: Faye Dunaway
15th: Andrea Martin
16th: Debbie Allen
17th: Jim Carrey
18th: Kevin Costner
19th: Paul Rodriguez
20th: Bill Maher
21st: Geena Davis
22nd: Diane Lane
23rd: Rutger Hauer
24th: Nastassja Kinski
25th: Alicia Keys
26th: Ellen DeGeneres
27th: Alan Cumming
28th: Elijah Wood
29th: Oprah Winfrey
30th: Christian Bale
31st: Minnie Driver