By Jacqueline Bigar

HOROSCOPE

(Feb. 12). This year, you might feel that all is running well, then a wrench suddenly hits your plans. Look to TAURUS for help.

Today’s Birthday Aries

(March 21-April 19) An odd demand or desire to invest differently from the past now dominates. You see change occurring mainly because of another party’s stubbornness. Tonight: Review your budget.

(April 20-May 20) Your good sense pays off with a friendship and possibly the realization of a long-term goal. Your willingness to look at situations from all perspectives emphasizes your abilities. Tonight: Celebrate.

(May 21-June 20) You might feel you can handle whatever comes up. Your heart easily could head in a different direction, adding an element of confusion. Wait for your heart and mind to be on the same plane. Tonight: What works for you.

(June 21-July 22) You know what a partner wants. You feel the importance of this person’s desires. Be sure you can really defer to this extent

Taurus Gemini Cancer

without becoming resentful later. Be aware that the other party could change his or her mind, too. Tonight: Open up talks.

(July 23-Aug. 22)

You mix ingenuity with self-discipline. An associate who acts like a bully could be changing his or her perspective. Give this person space. This transformation might not be immediate. Tonight: Choose a favorite stress buster.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Make an effort to stretch your mind, not only to grasp where others are coming from, but also to find unique solutions and ideas. Your efforts please others. A friend could be manipulative. Tonight: Making the most of the night.

(Sept. 23-Oct.

22) One-on-one relating could bring on a commitment that you might not have been looking for. You might not be ready for a domestic commitment. Try to be more careful. Tonight: With a favorite person. (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Others seek you out. Perhaps several just want to say hello, but the majority of people have an agenda. Listen carefully and be clear about whether you can go

Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio

along with their wishes. Tonight: You might need to change your verbal style.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You can deal with only so much work. You might be great at multitasking, but not to this extent! If need be, find someone with more expertise on the topic than you have. Tonight: Silence the ringer on your phone.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your creativity will save the day. You glide through an awkward moment as a result. You might be pursuing a serious topic and goal, yet you manage to stay light. Tonight: Add spice to the mixture.

Sagittarius Capricorn

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You can be stubborn when dealing with familial or domestic issues. You have a set environment that you need and like. Understand that others might not be the same way. Hopefully, they are more “hang loose.” Tonight: Make it easy. (Feb. 19-March 20) You will say what you think and probably toss diplomacy to the wind. Be careful with exaggerating, as you might be seeking a midpoint after making a dramatic statement. Tonight: Negotiations?

Aquarius Pisces