Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Feb. 23, 2018:

This year you experience more than your fair share of challenges. You will handle each hassle as it comes along. Your professional life sometimes interferes with what you want to do and with who you are. You will learn to handle this dichotomy. If you are single, this year holds excitement in the romance department. Potential sweeties seem to appear from out of nowhere. If you are attached, the two of you have a multifaceted relationship. You have a very romantic, yet sometimes confusing, bond that exists between you. When it is good, it is very good. GEMINI makes a good matchmaker for you! The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Pressure builds because of the confusion and misunderstanding surrounding a certain situation. Getting these issues cleared up will take determination. Don’t be surprised if you are still working on this issue in a few days. Tonight: Be flattered by another person’s attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Your possessiveness emerges when dealing with a money matter. You also might decide to reject a friend’s ideas. Your ability to identify with others could be low at the present moment. Make the extra effort to touch base with a loved one. Tonight: Friends want you to join them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You have a personality that does not quit. You might hear news that doesn’t quite match up with the facts that you already know to be true. Confusion surrounds a boss or an authority figure in the family. Trust that everything will fall into place. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Take your time making a decision. You might want to have a hush-hush conversation stay that way. You will want to test and question some information you hear. Try to figure out where someone else is coming from. Tonight: Allow yourself to let go and enjoy every moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Zero in on your priorities. Make it OK to put your friends and your plans at the top of the list. Spend your free time with whomever you so choose. The quality of your time off is likely to determine the nature of your performance in your personal life. Tonight: Where you want to be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Stay on top of a project. Be imaginative when speaking to someone in the know. Though on some level you might confuse a close associate or loved one, this person knows that you are coming from a grounded position. Others follow your lead. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Let your imagination take the lead, whether you’re discussing a work project or an upcoming trip. This event could involve an individual who is very different from you. Someone you meet today could have a long-term impact on you. Tonight: Help a loved one to lighten up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

One-on-one relating takes you down a new path, which could be diverse and even somewhat seductive. You might not be clear about which way you should go. Seek out more information that is likely to help point you in the right direction. Tonight: Dinner for two.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A partner knows how to lure you in. Count on this person putting his or her best foot forward, no matter what is going on. Confusion seems to surround a domestic matter. Know that the situation is manageable, even if others are not as open as you are. Tonight: Accept an offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Follow through on getting past a veil of confusion that surrounds a tense situation. Though there might not be any spiteful intent involved, clearing the haze should be a high priority. Ask insightful questions and expect clear responses. Tonight: Invite a friend over for munchies.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your playfulness emerges. Pay attention to what is being shared between you and another party. Are you really prepared to have this person hear your thoughts and ideas? If you encounter any hassles, they likely will involve your finances. Tonight: Think “weekend.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might want to see what happens when you disclose some of your concerns to a close family member. You seem to have had a tendency to keep key information to yourself up until now. Do more sharing and you’ll be glad that you did. Tonight: Invite friends over for dinner.

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