For Monday, Feb. 20

Those with birthdays today: You find that your ability to read between the lines and get past a problem could make or break your year. Step beyond self-imposed barriers, especially mental ones. You could be pleased by the end results. Many of you might opt to go back to school or to learn more in your chosen field. Travel and reading could also play significant roles in your year. If you’re single, someone unique could be entering your life. You will learn a lot from this person. If you are attached, you might want to rethink many of your decisions and renovate your relationship. A special trip or workshop could help you along. SAGITTARIUS can push a lot of your buttons.

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)

You focus intensely on one particular area of your life. Most likely, one other person will have as much vested concern as you do. Together you could make a great team. Tonight: Brainstorm all you want.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Others present many ideas that you might be especially pleased with. Let others express their effusive personalities. You’ll gain insight by pulling back. Listen and share. Tonight: Make special plans.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You accomplish a lot very quickly, whether you are up for it or not. Before you know it, you are in one of those scenarios in which you need to clear up a problem, and you do so most efficiently. Tonight: Dinner with a pal. Catch up on news.

You creatively find solutions and head in a new direction. Understand more of what you want from others. Sometimes you demand a lot more than you realize. Use your creativity positively. Tonight: Relax.

You might want to do a double take, as if what you are seeing isn’t true. Getting clear of a personal matter could take pizzazz and style. Dip into your creativity in this case. Tonight: Act as if it isn’t Monday night.

You cannot suppress your innate cheerfulness, but you can help others focus by choosing where and when to expel your effusive personality. You also might need to rethink a personal or family question. Tonight: As you like.

Lie back with money decisions, because whatever you decide to do could be a problem later. Your sixth sense takes you on a new financial path. Follow through on what you need to do. Tonight: Out and about – so social, aren’t we?

If you use your high magnetism and quick wit, you can turn around nearly any problem. Whatever you do has a touch of magic to it. Know your limits and see what you want. Tonight: Shop on the way home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Take your time today, knowing that nothing will come of actions or decisions. Do your research. Think and relax. Come late afternoon, you will know what to do. Tonight: Happy as a cat.

You embody life and energy during the day. You might be in more of a social mood than a professional one. Honor your needs without getting uptight. Network and schedule meetings. Tonight: Time just for you.

Examine problems with a hands-on approach. You know what works and what is happening with someone who could be quite pushy. Give 100 percent right now, and you will be OK. Tonight: With friends.

* You might want to take that extra step and confirm facts on your own. What seems doable simply might not be. Laugh and relax. When you gain a new perspective, everything will seem different. Tonight: A must appearance.