Born today, you are the first person to get excited about a new idea, a new project or a new assignment, for you recognize the potential for adventure and learning in everything that comes your way in life. Certainly, you are one of the most optimistic individuals born under your sign -- and this may actually make you rather fearless in your approach to both personal and professional challenges. Though you recognize that bad things can certainly happen to good people, you prefer to remember that good things happen just as often -- if not more frequently. It is this outlook that keeps you going when others choose to throw up their hands and quit in disgust or frustration; you never cease to recognize the enormous potential in any given situation. You are hard-working and tenacious; when you decide to do something, you do it.
As busy as you may be at any given time, you're never one to overlook the needs of those around you; just as you will work tirelessly to reach your goals, you will dedicate yourself to assisting others as well -- and quite often you will find yourself working in tandem toward something that you and another both want.
Also born on this date are: Art Spiegelman, cartoonist; Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer; Chris Farley, comedian; Matt Groening, animator and producer; Jane Seymour, actress; Susan B. Anthony, suffragist; Harvey Korman, actor and comedian; Melissa Manchester, singer; Cesar Romero, actor; John Barrymore, actor; Christopher McDonald, actor; Claire Bloom, actress.
To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
SCOPRIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on habits and patterns today, and you'll come to a new understanding about why someone affects you the way he or she does.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are after bargains, and you're going to have to hunt. Resist the temptation to pay for the first thing that strikes your fancy!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are quite adept at figuring out what you must do to fulfill unusual responsibilities. Today, a strange job falls to you!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that you do not behave in a manner that has others fearing for you in any way. You'll want to follow the rules and take it slow.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to guess when hard numbers are called for; take the time to make precise calculations, and double-check your work.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An idea that is accepted by almost everyone may seem inappropriate to you at this time. You can persuade many to change the way they think.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The time has come for you to demand what is yours by rights. Approach those in authority with calm and clarity, and you'll surely prevail.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You uncover clues today that allow you to solve a mystery that has been a long time in the making. A loved one follows in your footsteps.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to make use of something that is readily available; instead, you'll require something that is much harder to come by.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time for a little self-indulgence, don't you think? Take care, however, for you can certainly have too much of a good thing right now.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which appeared to be a strategic error recently is proven to be just the right approach today. You must make quick adjustments.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A mentor or role model inspires you, but you may not be able to parlay today's success into something more permanent -- yet.