Horoscope
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017:
This year you head in a new direction. Your determination to get past a problem, or perhaps several problems, only enhances your drive and stamina. You could act in unpredictable ways, especially with your funds. If you are single, know that not everyone is going to be to your liking. Remain easygoing, and get to know a person well before considering making a commitment. If you are attached, the two of you need plenty of one-on-one time. Sometimes you play into a sense of drama that exists between you. A fellow PISCES knows how to make you smile from ear to ear.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Friends surround you, no matter what you are doing. You could be going to watch a basketball game or heading out for a drive. Someone close to you might act in a most unexpected way. Unusual opportunities are likely to emerge as a result. Tonight: Don’t overthink a problem.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
You could be stiff and perhaps not as fluid as you’d like to be. Make a call, head out the door and touch base with a loved one. You might be under duress. Please note how helpful a younger person wants to be. Resist the urge to say too much. Tonight: Play it cool.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
You might want to rethink a decision more carefully. Ask yourself how the other involved parties feel, and determine what would be best for each individual. In the process, a loved one will remind you how caring you can be. Tonight: Accept your role.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
One-on-one relating proves rewarding and fulfilling. Your way of handling a personal matter could change as a result. Caring surrounds you, especially on the homefront. Don’t hesitate to express your concerns. Others want you to feel comfortable. Tonight: Off to a concert.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Someone clearly appreciates your time and attention. You might want to handle certain responsibilities first, before getting together. A friend or loved one wants to share more of his or her feelings. You could be surprised by what you hear. Tonight: Enjoy the attention and caring.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You might want to indulge a child or loved one. Someone close to you tends to create uproar when you least expect it. Goodwill comes forward in a discussion that allows you to clear the air with this person. Tonight: Do what you want. Enjoy a favorite sport or hobby.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You could be doing things in multiples. You might want to get a stronger sense of what is possible regarding your ability to handle certain situations. Call upon your self-discipline to tame a tendency toward excess. Strong feelings emerge from out of the blue. Tonight: Pace yourself.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Stay close to home during the day. You might be heavily involved with a project or simply want to get some R and R. Express your caring to the people in your immediate circle. You will find that it could be a lot easier than you had anticipated. Tonight: With a favorite person.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You could be surprised to hear what a friend is doing, and you might decide to join him or her. You will enjoy hanging out in your neighborhood or taking a ride not too far out of town. Your seriousness could put a damper on things, but this mood will pass quickly. Tonight: Hang out.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You seem to be too confident for your own good right now. You could be out and about doing some price comparison. An older relative or friend might have a suggestion that no one has thought of yet; think seriously about this suggestion. Tonight: You don’t need to go far.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Enjoy all the laughable conversations happening around you. A friend could add a very serious tone that might make you rather uncomfortable. Ask yourself what bothers you about this behavior. Coming up with the answer will be important. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Take some much-needed personal time. If you want to be a couch potato, make it so. In any case, you are at the end of a quiet period where the action is likely to ramp up. Do a better job of listening when having an important talk. Tonight: Out and about, strutting your stuff.
BORN TODAY: Musician George Harrison (1943), actor Zeppo Marx (1901), actor Sean Astin (1971)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017:
This year you decide to change directions. For some of you, an event could push you into accepting different lifestyles. Understand what is happening around you, and make decisions for you and not just for others. If you are single, you might want to let go and be less worried about finding The One. Just enjoy the dating process. If you are attached, the two of you experience a very romantic year. Excitement surrounds you and your significant other. A fellow PISCES can be quirky at times, and the two of you tend to be on different pages.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today’s eclipse could get you mired down in details or conflicts. Honor what you would like to do. Don’t be surprised if you feel exhausted. Know that you suddenly might become angry with a friend. Let it go before you say something unkind. Tonight: Play it low-key.
This Week: You are on a tear starting Monday night.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Keep seeking more information, even if someone cuts you short. You could find that anger you have been suppressing for a long time starts to emerge. Verbalize what is ailing you. Make sure you are directing your feelings properly. Tonight: Let the good times roll.
This Week: You have a lot to think about before acting.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Pressure builds when dealing with an older friend or a respected family member. You will want to connect on a deeper level, but you could be surprised by how volatile this person might be. Know that his or her anger has little to do with you. Tonight: Out and about.
This Week: It gets better and better each day.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You might be creating more of what you need to make a situation work. Detach and consider the opportunities that surround each person involved. Try to emphasize what is positive when discussing this matter. Use some imagination and detachment. Tonight: Follow the music.
This Week: Do a lot of thinking before you act.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Make time for a loved one without any interference. This person is likely to open up about a very vulnerable topic. Try to imagine what it is like to walk in his or her shoes. Listen to what someone else has to share, as it could be important. Tonight: Continue being part of a duo.
This Week: Take an overview before you make any commitments.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Defer to a loved one. You could find a partner to be testy, if not volatile. This person has a set of expectations that sometimes creates a problem. A new beginning becomes possible if you both take a quick break from reality. Tonight: Irritation could develop from out of nowhere.
This Week: You see others take action. Be a supporter.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You’ll find it necessary to restructure parts of your day-to-day life. Make a point of sharing more of what is on your mind with a trusted associate. You could be tired of working in a vague, uninspiring situation. Approach this matter carefully. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.
This Week: Getting work done could be challenging.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Your creativity surges and allows greater give-and-take. You seem to be somewhat off-kilter and wondering what will happen next. Maintain a sense of humor. Do not push a child or loved one too hard, as he or she could be quite reactive. Tonight: Let your wild side emerge.
This Week: Remember, you can always say “no.”
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You could be dealing with an emotional matter that you don’t want others to know about. You have the ability to see a personal matter differently because of this situation. Your increased sensitivity to others will be one of the positive outcomes of this experience. Tonight: At home.
This Week: Your ability to express your ingenuity and take a risk will surface this week.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Do more listening, ask key questions and be willing to get past an immediate problem. Your imagination will allow you to find answers and solutions. A family member could be irritating and somewhat explosive. Try to avoid a collision. Tonight: Discuss a potential hassle.
This Week: Speak your mind, and watch what happens.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Be sensitive to the cost of proceeding as you have been. Money could slip right through your hands. You also might have a problem doing the necessary accounting. Know that a new beginning is more than possible. Tonight: Treat someone else to a home-cooked meal.
This Week: Others seem only too ready to respond to your inquiries.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today’s solar eclipse makes nearly everything you want possible. Maintain a sense of humor about an issue involving your finances. You could be inadvertently challenging someone. Consider making a change in the near future. Tonight: Greet surprises with a smile.
This Week: Monday and Thursday highlight what you want.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (1958), pianist Fats Domino (1928), businessman Levi Strauss (1829)
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