Horoscopes: Monday, February 12, 2018

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Those who put others in a position where they feel they have no choice will know nothing of loyalty or love. As 17th-century man of letters John Milton said, "who overcomes by force, hath overcome but half his foe."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What it means to know and love someone is so much deeper than can be put into words, but try anyway. People cherish the way you express your heart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's nothing major keeping you from the one who has your heart, but you must face a fear. You can solve it in a phone call. Make it after 2 p.m.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You recognize beauty wherever you see it. Still, it makes a far greater impact when it's fresh beauty. This is reason to leave your environment today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). All you have to do is think of the one you love and your physiology will change; you'll feel warmer and more vital. Your mind, body and spirit will seem to align into one fluid dance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). They smile and say supportive words - some of which they don't mean at all, though it's not because they wish you ill; rather, they are struggling with their own jealousy. Stay positive. They'll come around soon enough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In one culture, it's unlucky to wear your clothes inside out. In another, getting married on a Tuesday spells relationship doom. You have your own ideas on the subject, and they'll dictate what you're willing and unwilling to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Best-case scenario: You get the agreement of all the people on your team before you move forward. It may not be possible. But if you can't get them to agree to the plan, get them to believe in you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Oscar Wilde said, "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." Though self-appreciation will be the basis of being able to give to others, it's not going to fly on Valentine's Day. Don't leave it to the last minute.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To be critical of small things is ideally the domain of children who are just learning to notice the world and finding their own independent voice. In more mature people, such pettiness is indicative of small thinking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Without pleasure, is there really gratitude? Because gratitude, in its sincere and pure form, is enjoyment. It's not out of obligation. It shouldn't have the energy of a chore.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It takes only a few seconds to wish someone well, but it's a powerful piece of consciousness that could change everything. So go on and shoot arrows of good energy into the core of the world.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 12). Your effort to give back and pay forward will result in an accidental improvement in your financial picture. Next month finds you solving a problem that plagues many. Mutual love begins a joint adventure. Don't be afraid of commitment. Oddly, there will be freedom in this. Family matters get resolved in September. Cancer and Leo adore you. Lucky numbers: 7, 17, 29, 31, 48.