Horoscopes

For Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Investigate and be open to different styles. You are unusually creative and dynamic, which hopefully flows into your life and work. If you are in some branch of the arts, your work will hit a new level. If you are single, you are unusually attractive and draw many. You will have your pick of partners. If you are attached, your relationship will flourish as long as you make a conscious effort to be more giving.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

  • Your fiery side comes out, especially if you feel that a friend or associate isn’t being true to you. Extremes mark your actions, especially regarding friendship, money and love. You might be a bit confused about what needs to be done. Tonight: A friendship demands your attention.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Take the lead and gain an understanding about a boss and what he or she really wants. You could be surprised. Tonight: A late dinner.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • What you feel might not be so, especially if you choose to take an overview. Understanding comes when you walk in another’s shoes. Talk to a friend in order to gain a new perspective. Tonight: Follow the music.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Sometimes you don’t see things the same way others do. Brainstorm, but do expect a difference of opinion. Listen more, and you’ll gain as a result. A boss appreciates your efforts. Tonight: Have fun with a loved one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Allow others to present more of what they want before jumping in with your opinion. You find one particular person stubborn, while another could be in never-never land. Tonight: Say “yes.”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Pace yourself carefully, and you’ll gain as a result. You might try hard to see a situation differently. Express yourself so that someone can understand your great idea. You might long for a more meaningful job. Tonight: Easy does it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Extremes mark your life and partnerships. How you see someone could change dramatically. Tonight: Take some time off.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Stay close to home. You might want to see something in a new light, especially when you see someone lose his or her temper or forcibly verbalize his or her feelings. Tonight: Entertain at home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Reach out for others; don’t sit on your duff. You’ll gain as a result, and others will come toward you. Your intuition homes in on a difficult associate or person in your life. Tonight: Out and about.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Expenses easily could get out of control. Experiment with different ideas or investments without making a commitment or taking a risk yet. Tonight: Think through a new purchase, please.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • A partner or family member could be a bit out of sorts. You might let it go for now and deal with the issue later. Tonight: Ask, and you shall receive.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Know when to pull back and say little. Now is an excellent time to do just that. You might want to carefully write down your ideas that surround a personal venture. Tonight: Get some extra sleep.