Born on January 16

Capricorn

You read between the lines and then write the message that says it perfectly. Careful thinker, generous friend.

The hard messages come to them: the apology, the awkward request, the thank-you that’s embarrassingly late. They clear a corner of their desk, take their time and hand back words that say exactly what you meant, only kinder.

Little gets past them in a conversation, and they read people well because they’re as careful with feelings as with paperwork. Born on the 16th, they have a clear, steady sense of right and wrong, and they hold to it calmly and without fuss.

Their devotion is the steady sort, shown in remembered dates and long, thoughtful replies. Ask their advice before your next difficult email; it will save you a week of redrafting.

A gift idea for someone born on January 16

A long, handwritten letter, the sort they write so well, telling them something you’ve learned from them.

Never miss their birthday

Zodiac Birthday Tracker reminds you before each friend’s birthday and gives you a card written for their exact day.

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