LOVE AND THE STARS

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Communication flourishes during the daylight hours. Fatigue or a low-level grumpiness could take over when you least expect it, whether it be from you or someone else. Choose your words with care, as you might want to say something a bit hostile. Tonight: Play it cool, please.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your mellowness and stability will be on call, whether you have a valentine or not. You might want to duck if someone near you is throwing a tantrum. Refuse to take what is happening personally. Remove yourself from this situation ASAP. Tonight: Keep the peace.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Caring and communication flourish in an unprecedented way throughout most of the day. Later in the day, someone is likely to express his or her aggravation. Try to be responsive; otherwise, you might witness an explosion. Tonight: Make plans with a potential valentine.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are happiest at home, whether you are making calls or doing work. A parent or some other authority figure seems to be a bit off-kilter. Instead of looking within for a solution, this person might be projecting his or her discontent onto others. Tonight: Happiest at home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Assess your finances while you can. You are able to communicate what you need in order to make a situation work. Investigate your options, especially if you are dealing with a lastminute Valentine’s Day gift. Schedule meetings for later in the day. Tonight: Speak up.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your vision of what today should be like might be very different from reality. A partner or dear friend appears to be on the warpath. Your reaction to this person’s mood could make or break the remainder of the day. Use insight and care. Tonight: Make it OK to go overboard.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’ll want to take the day off for personal reasons. You also might be up to some hush-hush activity that you’ll choose not to share, or perhaps you simply want some downtime. Know that someone might become reactive and difficult. Tonight: Deal with another person’s bad mood.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Friends and associates alike approach the day with smiles and lightness. Good vibes surround you wherever you turn. Use the daylight hours to carry a project to the finish line. You have reason to smile, as you have the support to fulfill a key goal. Tonight: Play it low-key.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Others take their cues from you. Be willing to do what is necessary to work through a problem. Others like your style. A friend might feel as if he or she is not getting enough attention. Try to understand where this person is coming from. Tonight: Where the action is.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Keep reaching out to a friend or loved one at a distance who could be difficult to get in touch with. You might feel misunderstood. Someone who wants more of your time is likely to feel frustrated, or even a bit angry. Remain sure of yourself. Tonight: In the limelight.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Attempt to understand where someone else is coming from. Understand your limits, and know what needs to happen in order to complete the project at hand. Note what is happening behind the scenes with a loved one. Tonight: Make sure that music surrounds you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You seem to be more emotional than you realize. Feelings might be intense between you and someone else. Your temper could be triggered if this person becomes too demanding or does not give you the space you need. Tonight: Proceed with care in order to avoid a disagreement.

Born Today

Politician Michael Bloomberg (1942), singer/ songwriter Tim Buckley (1947), actress Danai Gurira (1978)