Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010: This year, be aware of the role your instincts play and how they affect your daily life. If single, you need to trust in your allure. If attached, the two of you might want to take a class in communicating together. Your bond will warm up. Aries blooms.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)•••• You have strong opinions. Pull back and think before you take action. Allow greater creativity to flourish. A friend wants to share his or her ideas. You just might not be ready to deal with everything that you hear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) •• Knowing when to listen is very important. Understand what is happening behind the scenes by observing. A discussion with a friend or associate will help enlighten a situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Your efforts do come through. Rounding up associates happens with ease. Trust yourself and what is going on here. Others would like you to take a stronger stand or lead a key cause.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Demands come in that at first you might not feel worthy enough to follow. Your imagination bubbles up when dealing with a boss.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• Deal with key people directly in the next few weeks. You have a way of absorbing information so that you can act on it quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••••• Others run with the ball, encouraging you to perhaps try another approach or do something very different. Others will continue to present new ideas, and out of one of them will come a good idea.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• Take a hint from Virgo. You also will benefit from focusing on the job at hand and clearing out one task after another. You could be tired and drawn from this work. Only take on what you must and nothing more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• Looking forward to the weekend could energize you to get certain projects done. Someone might actually mistake you for the Energizer Bunny, as you move so quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• Containing your fiery side might not be worth the self-discipline. Let your instincts lead you. Your words might not have the impact you thought possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• In the next few weeks, your words could be more significant than you realize. Emphasize the positive rather than the difficult. Your attitude could define a personal matter right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Keep talks going. You know what you want; however, communicating it takes more talent than you realize. Investigate possibilities more openly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••• Be sensitive to your budget. Do you act out when you need to spend money? Your instincts easily could take you down the wrong path.