Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Feb. 16:

This year you embrace a more dynamic personality. Others sit back when you enter a room, as you exude energy and enthusiasm. Your friends and loved ones naturally defer to you. If you are single, you will meet someone you’ll want to get to know well. Take your time deciding whether you can relate to this person as fully as you’d like to. If you are attached, the two of you smile even more when you are together. You’ll have conflicts, but if you understand where the other person is coming from, you will evolve as a couple. Pisces encourages you to spend your money.

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)

★★★★ Curb a tendency to be possessive. Some of you will find other ways to handle your insecurities. You might be gentler and more caring than you choose to let on. Get into a favourite pastime.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ You will want to keep your eye on the big picture. Avoid getting into a squabble. Focus on your friends and your long-term desires. You might become irritated by what is occurring around you. Allow more flow between you and others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ You could be in a position where you can barely keep up with someone else’s demands. You might feel put off or frustrated if you aren’t able to fulfil this person’s requests. Your feelings are likely to overflow and distract you. Get some downtime.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ Reach out to a loved one at a distance. You might not be on top of what is happening in your inner circle. Avoid making any assumptions, and verify all of the information you hear. Ask questions, if need be. An authority figure pushes you hard.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ One-on-one relating stirs up some fiery feelings. You could feel as if you are on a see-saw of emotions when dealing with one key person. Your high energy might create a hassle. Think about how much this person contributes to your personal life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★★ Keep a conversation moving, and help a partner express his or her feelings. You could be quite serious about a problem. Listen to others’ suggestions. You could be confused about which direction you should head in. Be responsive to inquiries.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ You have a lot of ground to cover. However, first focus on an immediate problem. Allow more give and take with those who are in your immediate circle. Do not allow yourself to hold a grudge against a partner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ Your intensity allows greater give-and-take between you and others. You are likely to feel a strong connection to a new friend. Be open but cautious. Listen to a loved one who inspires plenty of ideas to come forward. Use caution when spending money.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ You seem more grounded than you have been in a while. Feelings flow abundantly when you are at home and feel comfortable. Be direct with a family member, as confusion surrounds your communication. Make sure you are on the same page as others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ Refuse to stand on ceremony. However, realize that you need to express yourself, your concerns and choices. Return calls and emails that you have been putting off. You might be annoyed by one call, but the majority will be informative and pleasant.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ You might start overspending. Once you relax with your funds and start purchasing various items, it could be almost impossible to stop. Re-evaluate a friendship that often leaves you feeling irritated or let down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ You might be more easygoing than you realize. Consider heading in a new direction subtly, without making any great announcements. You could be irritated by a supervisor, older friend or relative. Let go if you can, rather than express your irritation.