Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday: for Wednesday, Feb. 26. This year could offer many opportunities to gain prestige, both financially and in respect from your comrades. You will naturally see them show up; you will not need to push. If single, you could date a lot but find it difficult to commit. Note a possessiveness that could emerge. Paying attention to this feeling will guide you in the right direction. If attached, the two of you relate unusually well this year. You might feel that you and your sweetie finally connect as you have always wanted. To maintain this, you will need to work on the bond. ARIES has unusual ideas about making money.

Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ You might be quite assertive, but your mind keeps taking you to distant lands and topics not in sync with the events around you. You might need to address an issue in order to clear your mind. Tonight: As you wish.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★ A friend could be quite direct, but in some way, you find this person’s ideas weak and unrealistic. On the other hand, some quality of this person’s thinking appeals to you. Be open to a discussion. Tonight: Take a personal night.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★★ You have had enough feedback to know what the best path is. Friends or work associates seem to keep suggesting the same course of action. Eye possibilities without bias. Tonight: As you like.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★ You have an advantage that others might lack. You cannot duplicate these circumstances. A higher-up might share some important news and facts that force you to revise your thinking. Tonight: Wherever you are, you are a force to be dealt with.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ If you eye the big picture, you might decide to test out a new idea or different approach. Opportunities could come up for travel or increasing your knowledge in some way. Take advantage of these situations. Tonight: Try out a new spot.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ One-on-one relating seems to draw better results. Whether you eye the material or emotional world, you will need to work with certain individuals directly. Listen to their words with care. Tonight: Be open to another person’s ideas.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ Be willing to acknowledge another person’s ideas as well as your own. You might see this person as extremely self-involved. Before you make any comments, take a hard look at yourself and how you might project your feelings onto others. Tonight: Go along for the experience.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★ Pace yourself, knowing that everyone has limits no matter what they do and say. Flex and work with other concepts. Your willingness to toss yourself into a situation indicates maturity and a desire to come out on top. Tonight: Take a long walk.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★★ Your creativity excels and opens up ideas, not only yours but others’ too. A child or loved one’s admiration is more important to you than you realize. He or she often proves to be an inspiration. Tonight: Go for a wild night.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★ You might have a lot of words, but to many people they could sound hollow. You are saying what you think you should say, not voicing certain personal concerns and opinions. You might not want to make yourself vulnerable. Tonight: Have a heart-to-heart talk.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★★ Speak your mind, but choose your words with care. Another person’s response might be strange. You want this person to understand you. Invite conversation even though it might draw some controversy too. Tonight: Hang at a favorite haunt.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★ Feelings and intuitive hunches keep coming up, especially around finances. You cannot get to a definitive point because of a difference in perspective within. Share some of these thoughts with a trusted confidant. Tonight: Make it your treat.

Born today: Fashion designer Levi Strauss (1829), singer/songwriter Johnny Cash (1932), singer/songwriter Erykah Badu (1971)