Horoscope

Today’s birthday ( Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016) This year, your focus will be on your domestic life and your family. Many of you might seriously be considering making a move. Opportunities appear from out of the blue. Actively communicate with others to express your ideas and needs. If you are single, you tend to meet people in amost unexpected way. As a result, you could meet an important someone with whom you choose to form a romantic bond. If you are attached, you often share your dreams with your sweetie. Together, you will make one of them come true. Taurus can be a real stick in the mud!

Aries ( March 21- April 19) Be extra careful when looking at a major purchase— you might be surprised by what comes up. A partner, associate or family member could be set in his or her ways about having what he or she wants. Share your thoughts and logic. Tonight: Stick to your budget.

Taurus ( April 20- May 20) You often are the voice of reason. Others have listened to you, and now they will observe your reactions to a problem. You are able to look at the longterm benefits of making a dream a reality. A child will let you know how much he or she loves you. Tonight: Just ask.

Gemini ( May 21- June 20) You might be moodier than you realize. If you notice others having an odd reaction to you, consider that you’re projecting differently from how you think you are. Figure out what is feeding this mood. Get feedback from someone you trust. Tonight: Read between the lines.

Cancer ( June 21- July 22) Take your time with responding to others. What could be a knee- jerk reaction or a sarcastic comment might be very different if given some thought. There is no point in hurting someone by making a frivolous comment when you’re angry. Tonight: Follow the music.

Leo ( July 23- Aug. 22) Someone who has the ability to make demands of you needs attention. Until you give this person what he or she needs, expect an earful. You might have plans to go out, so bring him or her along if you can. You could be surprised by how others react. Tonight: Time for fun.

Virgo ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22) Sometimes you get into the petty details of a situation and become very critical. Encourage yourself to look at the big picture rather than indulging a habit of making not- so- nice quips; otherwise, you could wind up pushing someone away. Tonight: Treat your imagination.

Libra ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22) Your natural preference right now will be to visit with one person at a time, so you might choose to avoid interacting with groups. You like the intensity and honesty of one- on- one relating. Most people will be flattered by your attention. Tonight: Dinner with a favorite person.

Scorpio ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21) Be willing to let others call the shots. You might not want to allow others to take on this role, but you need to. One reason is to test the validity of their actions. You might see that very different paths can provide excellent results. Tonight: In the whirlwind of the moment.

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21) You might need to slow down a bit and make better choices. Some of you could opt to try a new type of exercise. Others might decide to change their work hours. A child or loved one continues to be his or her unpredictable self. Tonight: Just don’t push yourself too hard.

Capricorn ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19) You come up with the right answers at the right time. You could see a personal matter in a very different light after hanging out with a loved one. Still, you might want to sit on this perspective for a little while before acting on it. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18) You will want to stick close to home and deal with an important matter head- on. You might wonder what would be best to do under the present circumstances. A partnership remains key to your well- being. Don’t take any risks, especially with money. Tonight: Order in.

Pisces ( Feb. 19- March 20) You are likely to tell it like it is. You could find that your finances are taking a walk on the wild side. Extremes dominate this area; don’t count on any matter remaining stable right now. Your discomfort might be evident if you are forced to say “no.” Tonight: Join a friend.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5- Dynamic; 4- Positive; 3- Average; 2- So- so; 1- Difficult. Readers can write Jacqueline Bigar at jacquelinebigar. com.