Horoscope: Feb. 17

Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll be busy with the kind of job you do exceptionally well.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It might help to learn to use a certain kind of software or work a new machine. Be patient, and understand that trial and error is a natural process.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Making assumptions got you into trouble in the past. You will be careful not to take a stance until all of the facts are in.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your ability to read people saves you time and energy.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You will look into mixing with a new social group. Take it slow. Observe from afar before you decide to fully join this circle.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll revert to a belief system of your childhood. Some of this still works for you, so why change it?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You wouldn’t dream of imposing your will on a group of people who do things differently than you do. That’s why your contribution and leadership are so necessary to your team.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Open the communication channels with your boss, customers and colleagues, and make sure you are all on the same page.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will recognize when it suits you to appear more confident than you really are and when it benefits you to tone down your game.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The person who talks endlessly about his accomplishments is trying to compensate for how he really feels. Your compassion is required there, though you may find it difficult to give.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Build repetition into your life to a greater degree. It’s not what you do on a whim but what you do consistently that matters.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your observations lead you to understand how people feel inside, and you will speak to their private needs.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 17): You will find a partner extremely attractive, and you’ll have wonderful times together. You’ll make money with your mind in March. There’s a big bonus in June. You’ll see new parts of the world and make friends there in May and August. Business booms in September. Cancer and Leo people have a special fondness for you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 21, 23, 6 and 30.