Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011: It is important to be in tune with yourself. Once you achieve that level of self-understanding, your year will flow. A new friendship could play a significant role in helping you realize a long-desired wish. You easily could meet someone special this year who will demonstrate real caring. If attached, the two of you gain through socializing as a couple more. Capricorn warms up when with you.

A baby born today, Feb. 23, 2011, has a Pisces Sun and a Moon in Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • • Others provoke some unusually strong responses. A boss, parent or supervisor likes your style. A meeting provides important feedback.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Defer to a partner or loved one. He or she feels the need for your support and, above all, approval.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • You focus at such a level that others cannot break your concentration. Clearly a partner supports you in a venture that could take a lot of time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • • You come up with answers quickly and efficiently. Clearly someone admires – if not cares about – you. Share more of your creativity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Give others the support they need, and let go of your opinions for the moment. A meeting could develop into a social happening.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Approach others with confidence and caring. A conversation could help a personal relationship more than you think.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • You like to indulge in frivolous items to express your affection. A family member would appreciate just a card.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • By softening your style just a little, your impact will increase. Touch base with a sister, brother or neighbor. You don’t need to always be stern!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Sometimes the less said the better. You see a loved one or financial situation in a much different light. There are some people you can influence only through an exchange of feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Someone thinks you are the cat’s meow. Though it might be nice to do no wrong, a realistic appraisal might feel better ultimately.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • You handle the limelight well. Others are extremely sympathetic and understanding.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • • Stretch your mind if you are confused. Where might someone else be coming from? Travel, foreigners and mental growth might mix together in an odd manner.