Born today, you are very much a chip off the old block, and anyone who knows you at all can recognize that you are nothing if not the product of your parents and your upbringing. This is not, however, something that you are necessarily proud of, or even something you want to acknowledge; you like to think of yourself as someone free from such hereditary restraints, someone who can at any time spread his or her wings and fly.
You know how to save your money, but you are far fonder of spending it -- and who isn't? You must take care, however, that you do not give yourself too much free rein when it comes to buying and spending, or you will no doubt render yourself financially quite vulnerable. Always remember: You do not want to be poor!
Also born on this date are: George Harrison, musician, singer; Sean Astin, actor; Chelsea Handler, comedian, actress, TV host; Tea Leoni, actress; Jim Backus, actor; Sally Jessy Raphael, talk show host.
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.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must respect the rules and boundaries of those around you today. Do not expect others to give you permission out of the ordinary.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to want a little time today to dedicate to a personal issue you aren't eager to share with others. Make this need known!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to reexamine your tracks and to assess your progress over the past week or so. A mentor expresses concern.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be waiting for quite some time today for someone to arrive on the scene and help you with a task you've avoided for several days.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Domestic routine gives you some comfort today when professional issues are somewhat up in the air. You can expect changes to slow your progress.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to do what you have wanted others to do -- if only to show them that it can indeed be done and how you'd go about it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to find just the right thing to satisfy a certain hunger -- but you may have to look in places other than routine providers.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The gravity of a certain situation may not be clear to someone close to you today -- but you mustn't overreact to any inappropriate behavior.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Seek and ye shall find today -- or if not, you will surely earn the assistance of one who can break through barriers for you in little time.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to share certain pieces of information with someone today because someone else doesn't give you necessary space.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Doors are opened to you today while another is closed -- but all in all you'll consider this a fair transaction. You have the advantage.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Communication with a loved one may be tense for a time today -- until you realize that you've been the victim of a minor misunderstanding.