Today's horoscope

MOON ALERT We have the all clear today to shop and make important decisions. The moon is in Aquarius.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is the perfect day to dabble in the occult. Visit alternative bookstores. Explore I Ching, or the Tarot or even your own ability to visualize what you want, to test the Law of Attraction. You feel unusually psychic today. (Twilight Zone riff here.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Discussions with others might take an unusual turn today because you (and many others) feel unusually idealistic. You might want to find an opportunity to be active in a charity or to join efforts with others to relieve the suffering of someone you know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

As you ponder your future today, you feel a bit dreamy and starry-eyed. You know you can't save the world before bedtime, but you could make the difference in the lives of some people around you, couldn't you? It's simply a matter of paying attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened today, you'll enjoy gorgeous buildings, beautiful parks, lovely boutiques, museums and art galleries. Give yourself a chance to delight in the artistic creations of others. Romance with someone from another country might blossom. (A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You feel sympathetic to the needs of others today, no question. However, if you're dealing with inheritances and the division of properties, do keep a healthy self-interest. Don't give away the farm. You have to be realistic.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Because you feel ego-denying today, you must be careful. You like to give service. You find it a joy to labour for those you love. This is a strong value within you. Nevertheless, don't be a doormat or a martyr! (There's always a fine line.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

If you can help others at work today, by all means, do so. It feels good to be charitable, and also, what goes around comes around. Nevertheless, don't let others take advantage of you. Yes, you like to please people, but you have rights, too. Think about this.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Romance with someone unattainable might attract you today. That's because you feel impossibly romantic. (Note the word impossible.) This could be a productive day for Scorpio artists, but Scorpio lovers might suffer unrequited love. (Sigh.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Look for opportunities to help a family member today because you feel sympathetic and quite likely, there is a need for your assistance. You won't regret whatever help you offer; however, don't offer more than you can give!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might spend a lot of time today daydreaming or woolgathering. This sort of thing is really not the waste of time you might think. (You're very practical.) After all, Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." (Imagine that?)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might be tempted to spend money today on luxurious elegance. Well, this sounds good to me, so the question is, can you really afford this stuff? Think twice before you shell out your hard-earned money. Is this a want or a need? (Don't you hate that?)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your awareness of others is stimulated today. It's almost as if you can read their minds. Perhaps this is why you seem more concerned with the welfare of others than you are with your own? (Hey, if you don't take care of yourself, you'll be of no use to anyone!)

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY

Singer Seal (1963) shares your birthday today. You're a romantic with a practical, realistic streak. After the age of 30, for most of your adult life, you are more competitive, bold and daring... even a tad reckless. By the age of 60, you mellow out and seek out creature comforts and the good things in life. The year ahead might be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big!

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition February 19, 2012 A1