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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021:

Sensitive, realistic and hard-shelled, you go to bat for yourself, others and what you believe in. This year, preservation of your individuality while doing good for others is vital to your happiness, and you make a fortune. If single, you meet your soul mate in June, surprisingly and unexpectedly. If attached, you like your partner to awaken and inspire you. This year, greater trust grows. GEMINI is the most fun.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Money can come from another source. There is something unpredictable about old financial patterns. Your values and priorities regarding finances are shifting. Learn by listening carefully to conversations. Tonight: The keyword now is “effort.” You must keep trying. Rewards will manifest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Today makes you the center of attention. Others seek your counsel and guidance. You’ll be very aware of companions’ limitations. Allow for the differences that generation and background make in their capabilities. Tonight: Faith is a factor in the quest for the best quality of life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You’ll cherish your privacy today. Revel in solitude and begin a dream journal. Answers brought by dreams and self-reflection are preferable to the guidance offered by others. This brings a new sense of identity. Tonight: You are embarking on an odyssey of personal discovery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Today shows some intensifying of involvement with groups and organizations. Ambitious people become worthwhile role models. Your social and romantic prospects will blossom. It’s a perfect time to purchase new finery or pursue creative work. Tonight: Release all you’ve outgrown.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Making contacts with helpful and powerful individuals, displaying your talents and abilities, and striving to climb a bit higher on the ladder of success will absorb you. Consider adding some feng shui cures to your workspace. Tonight: Take the night off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today shows wider mental horizons developing. You grow bored with old concepts and long to learn something new. You develop deeper insight into your own nature. The pursuit of a new study is favored. Tonight: A new vision concerning the direction of your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The veil to the other world grows thinner, and a meaningful message from a spirit guide is due. You’ll experience a sense of deeper peace. Dreams and fantasy abound. Seek a wholesome creative outlet and don’t jump to conclusions. Tonight: Keep stress under control.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Cooperation is a must. Others will have plans and projects that involve you. A legal matter might need your attention. You can make a decision about a partnership. The prospect of a more settled and committed situation can have appeal. Tonight: Dinner with a loved one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Take time to understand precisely what is going on with your body. If appropriate, give a gentle alternative treatment enough time to work.

You’re inclined to leap into aggressive procedures. This might not be wise at present. Tonight: You feel a wonderful healing influence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Love and romance are highlighted favorably today. Attend social functions online and develop promising relationships by taking the initiative. Opportunities for love will abound. Get involved in sports and exercise functions. Tonight: Delightful invitations and at least one admirer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Living arrangements are about to improve. Real estate transactions can be more profitable than you think. For those with bittersweet memories of early home and family life, it’s time to process them for release. Tonight: A new sense of peace and acceptance develops.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today brings a solution to transportation dilemmas. Select projects that can be completed sooner rather than later. A bond with a neighbor or sibling strengthens. Your happy thoughts act as a magnet to draw support from others. Tonight: Answer emails and calls promptly.

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