HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You will hear the other person more clearly when you do not anticipate what is going to be said.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Of all the things you could take a risk with, your appearance is among the least risky. Why not have more fun with this?

Gemini (May 21-June 21): In all likelihood, you will be able to fix, prevent, escalate or de-escalate today’s situation and with favorable results. Cancer (June 22-July 22): It’s not wrong to strive for validation; it’s just not attractive.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): For some mysterious reason, you’re more amenable to your own suggestions than usual. Take advantage of this. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Silence can say it all. It’s the timing of words that makes communication understandable.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): The cosmic omens suggest that the ones who love you most will bother you best. And by best, of course, the cosmic omens mean ”worst.” Why is bothering so much a part of love?

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Today is about what you want to do, and you’ll make your choice.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You’ll flit from one interest to another today, and any suggestion can start you out in a new direction. Enjoy the ride.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your intuition will be accurate. The f lashes of insight that come to you may not be what you want to believe, but don’t ignore them.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The circumstances at hand are not so unique as to demand a solution that’s 100% new. Refer to the past, but avoid repeating unhealthy patterns.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re tolerant of other people’s ideas even if you disagree with them. The world would be better if more people had this attitude.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 23): You live by your words this year, and you’ll never have to eat them. Because you are so careful about what you agree to, and so diligent in keeping those agreements, your fortunes will augment in March. Loyal love will be by your side all year, and all the gifts you give to your loved ones make your life exciting, too. Cancer and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 13, 25, 4 and 16.