Horoscope

Happy birthday:

for Thursday, Feb. 11. This year don’t forget that you are the sign of friendship. Often others don’t know how to respond, and they become either reactive or more observant. You become even more actively involved with those around you. You expand your immediate circle and professional network. If you are single, this year could be delightful or very intense, depending on what you want from a relationship. You have many potential suitors. If you are attached, one or both of you could opt to take a communication workshop in order to infuse your life with an awareness of what each of you has to offer. ARIES is fun to converse with.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

★★★★★ You will wake up and feel as if you’re on top of the world. You quickly might sense that today is your day to push an important project forward or to ask for what you want. Your presence has a magnetic quality; take advantage of it. Tonight: Act is if there were no tomorrow.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

★★★ You wake up knowing full well that you would be best served by assuming a low profile. In fact, you might decide that it is so important not to be found that you easily could choose not go to work. Be careful, as there likely will be ramifications involved. Tonight: Vanish quickly!

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

★★★★★ A meeting can prove to be very important. Do whatever you need to do in order to make a good impression and persuade others that you know what you’re doing. You don’t take kindly to interference, though you might have to be OK with teamwork. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

★★★ You might feel extremely frustrated when dealing with a boss. Acting out probably won’t work. Instead, take a break and walk around the block. You can be so emotional that it would be best not to let one mood of the moment run the show. Tonight: Feeling your Wheaties.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

★★★★★ You have been talking and thinking about taking an important trip or experiencing a new, exciting event. Someone might trigger you, and you could become extremely reactive. You will be best served by detaching and gaining a broader perspective. Tonight: Follow the music.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

★★★★ You usually love it when a partner whispers what he or she wants in your ear. However, sometimes his or her request can be very demanding or expensive. You are right to keep your finances in mind before agreeing to anything. Tonight: Snuggle up with a good book.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

★★★★ You could feel as if someone doesn’t care about what you feel or want. Step away, and reconsider your point of view. How much does your perspective come from your personal history? Detach and think carefully before speaking up. Tonight: The only answer is ‘’yes.’’

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

★★★ As you look around and consider what you must do, you could feel overwhelmed. It appears as if it’s all or nothing with you this week, but you will be able to integrate work and play. Stop judging yourself so harshly. Tonight: You’re human, and you need a good night’s sleep.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

★★★★★ Yes, it’s Thursday, but you are acting and thinking as if it is already the weekend. You might decide not to let others know what’s going on with you. Or, you could decide to take an early weekend. Your strategy depends on your personal situation. Tonight: Be a wild thing!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

★★★ Close your door and screen your calls. You need to get some work done. Of course, how you handle the feeling of being overwhelmed is your call. A situation involving your domestic life might be weighing you down. Be willing to talk about it. Tonight: At a favorite place.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

★★★★★ Keep communication flowing, even if you experience a momentary desire to cut someone off. Honor your feelings, but also consider other avenues of self-expression. Use care when using mechanical equipment; you could be accident-prone. Tonight: Treat yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

★★★ Curb a tendency to go overboard. This form of acting out could be very expensive and/ or addictive. Consider other ways to handle the stressful elements of your life, because the way you’re doing it now is only adding to the problem. Tonight: Party the night away!

Inventor Thomas Edison (1847), actress Jennifer Aniston (1969), singer/actress Brandy Norwood (1979)

Born today:

02/11/16