and HOROSCOPE
(February 21 Wednesday)
Conjunction of Venus Mars
As Venus and Mars galvanize in Aquarius, reinforce all that’s going right in your world by offering praise and celebration to it. This especially helps to flow some of this encouragement to your own good habits. Good habits are easier to lose than bad ones, but self-acknowledgment could keep you on the right path for months and years to come.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll learn new skills, which leads to positive development. You’ll take risks that align with personal values and long-term goals. You’ll pursue what’s meaningful and fulfilling.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll use your augmented charisma to create a change the world needs. A mentor will help you align with the people and ideas that will flow to the best possible outcome.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). “There never was a good war or a bad peace,” Benjamin Franklin wrote in 1783. Since, there have been many contenders, none of which came close to the tension and resolution you get to today.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t be so quick to dismiss situations that look stressful or difficult. The best things will be won through trial. Tension and friction are precursors to exciting movement and change.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll read the signs. The tendency to take them as warnings has more to do with the “negativity bias” inherent in human thought than any actual bad omen. Think the best. You won’t go wrong with it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s possible that individuals with authority over the scene came into the position by chance. They don’t always know what they’re doing. Even so, you’ll give your respect and help. You could just make yourself indispensable.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Developments start in the spirit of reciprocation. You admire someone who will later come to admire you. The long and short hands of the clock are moving ever forward -- gentle nudges into new adventures.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Desire announces itself with all the subtlety of a flashing neon sign. Not this time, though. This time, it’s starting deep within the earth of you -- a subtle stirring -- and you won’t be entirely sure what it is until it surfaces.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). All is temporary. Any effort to acquire or cling to things will be tempered by this wisdom. Accept the fleeting nature of ownership and make room for happiness with the things, people and time you have.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Reckless behavior involves little to no planning. Unhealthy risk-takers may ignore or downplay potential negative consequences. They may be driven solely by the desire for immediate gratification. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re fascinated by the way a person conducts business -- restrained, disciplined and focused strictly on what matters. What you don’t fully realize is that you have the same qualities you so admire.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
You’ll do a psychic deep clean. No single thing is too scary in there; it’s just the quantity of things that can be overwhelming. You’ve been storing memories and ideas for a while now. Some are trash; others are worthy of framing.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 21). It’s a year of boldly following your intuition, which leads to fascinating encounters and lucrative ventures. More highlights: You’ll have lots of the best luxury of all -- quality time with your favorite people. You’ll lead a team to do productive and impactful work. Your successes will be acknowledged on a stage. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 17, 30, 27 and 3.