Horoscope for February 22, 2014

Today’s Birthday (02/22/14). Build your dreams a solid foundation this year. Apply disciplined efforts and succeed. Creativity flowers through August, fostering inspiring collaborations and projects, and launching your career to a new level. Summer romance settles into autumn coziness at home. Balance work and family with new organizational structures. Discontinue distracting practices and delegate responsibilities. Grow teamwork, partnership and happiness by focusing on love.

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency|February 22, 2014

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) —

Today is a 7 — Conditions for travel are improving. Adventure calls today and tomorrow. Balance your wish to explore the unknown with your search for comfort. Don’t get distracted from your goals, however. You can make it all work.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) —

Today is a 6 — There’s a choice to make. Keep studying offers. Don’t act out of blind defiance. Consider a contribution in your own education towards a passion. Don’t invest in a fantasy or get lost in distractions. Keep goals solid.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —

Today is a 7 — Let your partner or mate be more directive for the next few days. Dream of a vacation somewhere inspiring. Plan a trip together, and discuss options.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) —

Today is an 8 — Today and tomorrow search into the details. Don’t confront power directly, but be prepared to defend your position. Finish your work. It gets intense over the next two days. Decrease side conversations and focus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —

Today is a 6 — Patiently keep saving. Spend your time, not your money, with someone dearest. Find out how your partner feels. Decrease distractions. Romance simmers and sparks through tomorrow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —

Today is a 7 — Get the opinions of close family before advancing further with your plan. Slow and easy does it. Cleaning house could lead to the discovery of a treasure in your own home, or something you loved and lost.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —

Today is a 6 — It’s still not a good time to travel. Stick to basics. Decrease risks, financial and otherwise. Tally up the results of recent work. Get into a eager learning phase today and tomorrow. Don’t let a loved one distract.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —

Today is an 8 — Cash flow improves. Learn what you need to make a choice. Let problems sort themselves out. Pay attention to the fundamental theme. Focus on the game at hand, and leave personal deflections for later.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —

Today is an 8 — You’re jamming at work. Make new contacts while filling present orders. Perform for a prepared audience. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know how. You’re strong, and getting stronger. Keep increasing your speaking capacity.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —

Today is a 7 — Be delicate to a loved one’s wishes. Ask disputable questions. Travel could involve accidents, especially when hurrying. Slow down and consider options. Plan your adventure for later.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —

Today is a 6 — Your friends are really there for you. Finances continue to increase. Your notations and speculations could get challenged. Check the rules. Your team inspires over the next two days. Don’t be intimidated by their intelligence.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) —

Today is a 7 — Expect lots of new directions in the next few days. Keep decreasing debt. Spend some time in solitude. Make a career power play today or tomorrow. Make your plans in quiet, and keep them secret until launching.