Horoscopes: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s easy for you to help people see how they are special because you’re in touch with your own uniqueness. Stereotypes aside, see people as individuals and recognize their unique qualities, characteristics and talents.       

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll decline hectic agendas and recharge. Because you take breaks regularly and often, high productivity will continue by losing the hectic agendas and relaxing with people you enjoy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s nothing to fear. If you’re afraid it’s because you’re telling yourself a scary story. Follow it back. Take the individual facts and concoct an entirely different story — one that has a happy ending.       

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The best information isn’t coming from the typical sources today, but your mind is open to everyone, all ages and expertise. When the message comes, you’ll get it, act on it, make good and make money, too.        

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In the thick of the pressure, you think back to where it started. They asked; you said yes. It seemed like the only nice thing to say at the time, although next time you’ll try, “Can I get back to you?”       

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The French culinary term “mise en place” or “everything in its place” refers to the peeling, cutting and measuring of ingredients before it’s time to use them. This will apply outside the kitchen mostly. Your prep work will set you up for success.       

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Effectiveness requires some things to be judiciously overlooked. It’s easy because you see that people are doing their best and acting in accordance with the understanding they currently hold. You find no fault in this.       

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you feel someone trying to persuade you, it is easy for you to resist. But when you don’t know you’re being influenced, the lure is strongly magnetic. Awareness keeps you in charge. Take your time. Make no rash decisions.       

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The Shirelles sang, “Mama said there’ll be days like this / There’ll be days like this, mama said.” Worry not — these are the days that weave strength, humor and attractiveness into the beautiful fibers of your character.       

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re curious about people and this is true even of those you know very well. The magic question “what did you do today?” will bring real insight. When you have clarity in relationships, all moves smoothly forward.       

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve a gift for accurately reading the room and delivering just what’s needed to make a positive difference. Amazingly, you’ll somehow observe nuances and get a feel for the big picture at the same time.       

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There was a time when you had resources but no vision. There was another time you had vision without resources. Now you appreciate the position you’re in as a stellar opportunity, if not a luxury.       

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 16). You’ll cultivate the right skills to give a lift to your dreams and the mood around you. You’ll often be put in charge because you have the influence to nudge the action in a beneficial direction and the internal compass to know which way that is. More highlights: much music, culinary excellence and beauty comes your way as do games and bonuses. Aries and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 16, 27 and 13.