Horoscopes for Feb. 19, 2013

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Niels Bohr, who developed a model of the atom in which electrons orbit the nucleus like planets orbiting the sun, declared, “Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real.” The non-reality of reality will surprise us on this the first full day of the Pisces sun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A friend’s motives will come into question. Does this one really have your best interests at heart? Or is there a personal gain overshadowing the arrangement?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have a loose connection with hundreds of people, but you’re only tight with a few. The weak ties will be useful now, especially if you have something to sell or promote.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be involved in the maintenance and upkeep of something you own. This is no day at the beach, but at least it’s something you’ve been expecting. Keep thinking about the treat at the end.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). From time to time, your loved ones do get insecure, especially if you don’t return their calls promptly. Your speedy response will allay all fear and set a relationship on a better course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll have the perfect reason to unleash your lion’s roar and make a difference. It’s not that your voice is so loud; it’s that it’s yours. Because of your royal status, your word makes a difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your stance is stronger if you do not try to defend it. Assume that you have a right to feel the way you do, and go forward with conviction. Let the chips fall where they may.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ve been waiting for a response, and finally it comes. Today will deliver the consequences of a past action. It will likely be highly satisfying to finally close this loop.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). With your eyes closed, you will peer into the depths of your own being. The plunge you take feels honest and a little strange. This is a journey you will repeat often in the days to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You would love to experience spiritual illumination, but you’ll be happy to settle for a simple explanation of what is going on in your personal life. Friends have objective insights that help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll live and work in harmony with the same people who once posed a threat to your peace. It’s a sign of how far you’ve come. Your maturity helps you keep it all in perspective.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may not be able to deliver what others want from you in the time frame they would most prefer. Name your terms. Everything is negotiable. Besides, you are worth the wait, and everyone knows it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Staying on top of details will be challenging. Fall into a routine; create a system. Tonight, a harmonious outcome depends on how willing you are to see another person’s point of view.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY. Intellectual horizons open up this year. An element of mystery and glamour accompanies your March adventures. Interesting friendships develop out of your political and cultural pursuits. April and May are the most romantic months. July is your chance to cash in on training you got or work you did years ago. Capricorn and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 13, 2, 22 and 14.

ATTRACTION SECRETS BY HER SIGN: What’s the one thing you could do to make yourself a magnet for her love? ARIES: Be bold – not rude. She relaxes around someone who is as confident as she is, within the realm of good manners. TAURUS: Demonstrate taste. She’s a sensual creature, and it helps if you can keep up with her discerning senses. GEMINI: Communicate humor. If you can make her laugh, you’ve got her. CANCER: Make eye contact. This soulful woman needs lots of ocular connection to feel understood. LEO: Stand strong. The feisty cat wants to be with someone with equal vitality who won’t be pushed around. VIRGO: Be smart. She loves to geek out from time to time. LIBRA: Balance your yin and yang. She sees strength in emotional vulnerability and thinks it’s sexy when a guy can cook. SCORPIO: Subtly compliment her. She won’t think you’re being sincere unless your praise is understated, astute and specific. SAGITTARIUS: Be experimental. She admires the one who’s comfortable trying new things and risking a bit of ego in the process. CAPRICORN: Converse artfully. She pays big-time attention to masterful small talk. AQUARIUS: Smile. It’s the most charismatic body language there is. PISCES: Be good at heart. She can feel where you’re coming from immediately.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice got her start in show business at age 8 when she told her parents she wanted to model and act. The Pisces pop princess will soon join Kevin Bacon, Matthew Broderick and Fran Drescher in the genre-bending rock movie “Skum Rocks!” Justice was born when the moon and Saturn were in Aquarius, lending a penchant for unusual and imaginative projects.

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