Horoscopes

For Monday, Feb. 13

Those with birthdays today: You come up with answers to nearly any problem this year. It is this creativity that could cause a problem with someone special or with others in general. Learn the art of diplomacy, and you will be better off . Sometimes it is better to let someone think that an idea is his. What do you really care if everything works out? If you are single, romance could be wonderful but more difficult as the bond settles. “Slow” is the key word for building relationships in 2006. If you are attached, your relationship needs to be a little more easygoing. You might have a greater need for control than you realize. VIRGO helps you get down to the nitty-gritty.

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)

Easy does it, whatever you decide to take on. Often, you are responsible for your own frustration. Think about the long-term. Feeling as if you are hitting your head against a wall will not help. Tonight: Time for yourself.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your imagination could lead you on a wild-goose chase. Nevertheless, you seem to find the solution to any problem that heads your way. Tonight: Add more spice to your personal life. Tap into your imagination again!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

For now, keep your thoughts to yourself. You might feel unduly pressured. Loosen up, knowing what works for you. Some might want to take today off, extending their weekend. Why not? Tonight: Don’t go far from home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might be a much stronger force than you realize. Listen to what others say. Release frustration through discussing and brainstorming. There is always a solution. Tonight: Happiness-plus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Finances and people prove to be challenging. If you mobilize the positive in a difficult situation, you prove to be the winner. How nice is that? Others enjoy brainstorming. Tonight: Drive a hard bargain.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could be the cat’s meow, if you so choose. Your personality draws strong results and equally powerful reactions. You are more in command than you realize. Tonight: Act like you’re the cat’s meow.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Sometimes you think you are taking on city hall. Right now you are. Detach and take an overview. You will love the results. Let your curiosity sort through gossip and get down to the basics. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Drive a hard bargain in a meeting. You will get positive results. Sometimes events don’t fall as you would like. Laughter can and will ease the pressure between you and someone else. Tonight: Happy with your pals.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Demands force you into the limelight, whether you are ready or not. Don’t worry about anything other than meeting your responsibilities. Someone could be challenging. Let it be. Tonight: Count on a late night.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

News and information from a distance open new vistas. Don’t think you have all the answers. Avoid acting like a bull in a china shop. You will be a lot happier. Tonight: Take in a movie and relax your mind.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

* Work with a partner and don’t buck trends. You might be unusually creative, but someone needs to know that he or she is in charge. Listen to feedback, deferring to a key associate for now. Tonight: Follow another’s lead.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Defer to others; you’ll get important feedback. Though you might take someone personally, you might be off base. Irritation filters from you to others. Trouble could happen out of the blue. Tonight: Say yes.