Horoscopes

For Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Focus on your long-term desires this year. Make a list. Step No. 2 is verbalizing them and letting others help you make these dreams realities. If you are single, you probably have met several people already. Just make sure the person you choose is emotionally available. Don’t consider a relationship long term until it has lasted a year. If you are attached, your relationship will flourish if you take the time to share more of who you are and your many thoughts. You will want a concrete expression of your bond, be it a child or maybe a new house.

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)

  • Express your strong sense of direction, especially among groups and in meetings. You will find that others are full of ideas. Tonight: Enjoy your pals.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Stay on top of your work. You might not be as direct as you can be with a boss. A partner twists and turns to avoid a clear statement. Tonight: You’re in charge. Don’t forget that fact.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Reach out for others. Spread your news. Read between the lines. Stay in tune with your work and adjust to someone’s changing point of view. Tonight: Rent a movie.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Deal with a partner head-on rather than let him or her interfere with your work and long-term plans. You might have a major disagreement, but you can deal with it. Tonight: Have that talk.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Allow others more self-expression. You don’t always have to be king or queen of every situation. As a result, many others will reveal much more of themselves. Tonight: Say “yes” to another’s request.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Work seems to flow, especially when you deal with others. You might be surprised by how much you are appreciated in the present circumstances. Tonight: Work late if necessary.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Your lightness and flirty ways make a difference in what is happening in a relationship. Perhaps you might opt to be more nurturing and caring. Tonight: Play away.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Stay intact and talk about what you want. Listen to a family member who presents a different view. Consider what might be happening with a child. Tonight: Happy at home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You reverse gears, and others handle it well. Right now you are on cruise control, able to get through a lot of muck. Tonight: At your favorite hangout.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Listen to a loved one. Speak your mind and express yourself in a new way — through manifesting your caring in your actions. Tonight: Treat yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You express your joy and happiness, and others respond. Look toward a major indulgence or purchase in the next few weeks. Tonight: Just ask, and it could be yours!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • The Sun moves into your sign, energizing you. Take charge and handle a superior in such a way that you can communicate and work together. Remember this person’s ego. Play it low-key for now. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.