Horoscope

A baby born today has a Sun in Pisces and a Moon in Sagittarius.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Feb. 20, 2017:

This year you won’t dismiss the possibilities that lie ahead, even if you are in a stressful situation. You demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, and as a result, you grow from it. If you are single, you might send out mixed signals, which is likely to confuse a potential sweetie. You need to meet someone who can work with your multifaceted personality. If you are attached, you often confuse your sweetie inadvertently. Be more mindful of the comments you make. SAGITTARIUS enjoys your company but often is taken aback by your depth. 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)

An unusual tone could mark this day, as you have a tendency to do the unexpected. Opportunities will emerge once you reconnect with your ability to detach. Decide on the most positive response possible before you speak. Tonight: Buy tickets to a concert.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Opening up to a new idea initially might feel difficult, if not challenging. Unexpected news heads your way. You have the energy and foresight to see the potential in what is coming down the pike. You need to manage a change in a more direct way. Tonight: Follow your gut.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Your sense of reason will lead you down a new path. You’ll greet an unusual friend in a positive way. Understand that you can’t say “no” to this person. In the long run, your upbeat attitude will pay off. Observe what is happening around you. Tonight: Head to the gym.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Your ability to adapt will be appealing to those around you. Remember what you are seeking and why. The unexpected plays a role in the events that happen around you. Recognize what is occurring between you and someone else. Tonight: A must appearance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your creative energy will make this moment unusually memorable and powerful. Your sense of humor takes you down a new path. How you see a personal matter could change radically. Do not act overly serious once you see the big picture. Tonight: Ever playful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Tension around a domestic matter soars. Your ability to make a difference might feel as if it is waning. Nevertheless, you still will greet success and good news. Lighten up the moment. Honor a fast change, and stay focused on what you want. Tonight: Among the crowds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Emphasize communication, and tell it like it is. You might surprise a close loved one, or vice versa. You could be overly serious and withdrawn. Your ability to make a difference touches many people, especially now that it is enhanced. Tonight: Happiest at home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You do and say the unexpected. You are responding to an inner voice that seems to be summoning you in a new direction. Understand what is occurring within your immediate circle. Lighten up the moment with your caring and high energy. Tonight: Balance your checkbook.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be direct in your dealings. You might find that a friend could be challenging, if nothing else. Use this experience as an opportunity to tap into your creativity. Your success becomes evident in a dialogue with this person. Tonight: Reach out to a loved one at a distance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Knowing when to call it quits makes a big difference in what goes on. Your optimism will help you get past a feeling of being dragged through a situation that you would prefer not to be involved in. Laughter allows you to move in a new direction. Tonight: Go with the flow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You have a way of moving through a situation with ease that others are envious of. The unexpected plays a role in what occurs. Good news comes forward after a momentary difficult conversation. Head in a new direction. Tonight: Only where friends can be found.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You have knowledge and a very strong sense of self-worth. Do not hesitate to push hard to achieve your goals and long-term desires. Imagine the results whenever you feel as if you are struggling. Success becomes you more than many people. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

BORN TODAY

Basketball player Charles Barkley (1963), actor Sidney Poitier (1927), singer Rihanna (1988)