HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Not one to wing it, you like to follow a guide. When there is none, as today, you’ll create the map yourself.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Why are you afraid of being perceived in a certain way? If you tried, you could think of others perceived in a similar way who embrace, if not capitalize on, the title.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Strong focus and determination contribute to success but do not guarantee it. Soften your focus so you can see what’s in the periphery. Be ready to react to surprises.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): What if the rule was that you could only say yes? The use of unusual rules helps you get more out of the day by changing your perception.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Not everything that feels good is good, but today your odds are much better than usual. Do the thing that puts a smile on your face.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re a collector of random bits of life. Today they have the added appeal of a price tag that reads “free” and potential that reads “full of.”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Take the highway if you must, but the view is better from roads if you have time.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Some people will never know the depth of your feelings for them. These feelings are not always appropriate or necessary to express, but you’re grateful to have them today.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): The ability to hear information and accept it as neutral is rare in this judgmental, polarized world. Poets, artists, priests and gurus do it well. Also you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll want to learn something, and before you have, you’ll be asked to teach it. Work fast, get focused and believe your intuitive sense.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When you perform, you want applause. Give the cues so they know what to do. For your task, what is the equivalent of a drumroll?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): What does it matter if a paper clip is red or a pen polka-dotted? The answer is in a feeling. If feelings don’t matter, what does?

Today’s birthday (Feb. 20): Unlike the frog that can’t tell the water is getting hotter, you hop out of situations before they boil over. Your bright responses and quick timing make this year your most brilliant yet. You’ll make money by moving assets. You’ll scoop up love by dropping your charms into moments that open just for you. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 48, 11, 5, 13 and 16.