HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You respond to realness and are hypersensitive today to anything not in the category, especially when it’s coming from a familiar source.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): With your keen sense of direction, you’re unlikely to get lost in confusing situation today.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Look for the wisdom in naive flights of fancy. It’s there somewhere.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): In every interaction, the first step is to set the scene. What’s the impression that will set you up for success?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ve learned what’s necessary and what you can do without. You’ve earned the right to use shortcuts.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Try a different role, even if it’s not the one you feel destined for. You do your job better once you’ve seen it from the position of the boss, the customer, the competitor and more.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’re so cooperative that you may assume others are too. But many people have to be reminded.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): If asked, say yes. If not asked, volunteer — because today the job at hand is sure to tap your unused potential.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Being in a crowd gets easier the more crowds you’re in. It’s one way to get in touch with your humanity.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The word on the street goes spinning tales, though no one knows for sure. All the stories have one thing in common: They are stories. Trust your gut.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give your attention, because it feels good to give and because it’s your nature to love. You don’t need to trade your attention for validation, because you’re already whole.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): When you set out to contribute the best inside you, the world can’t help but open up to you. People might be skeptical at first. But soon they’ll change their tune.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 18): Out of respect for the people you’re with, you’ve been reluctant to focus on yourself. But there’s a way to fulfill your role and still give consistent high-level attention to what you want. You tap into that, as well as a new way to hone and apply your talent to lucrative effect, and you make a lifestyle shift that gives you more time for fitness. Libra and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 1, 11, 4 and 26.