Daily horoscope for February 18, 2024

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST today (7 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Happy Birthday for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024:

You’re a courageous risk-taker who is youthful and will never grow old. You have an infectious enthusiasm, and you love to try new things. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you. Get ready for new beginnings, adventures and major changes!

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
Take it easy, because this is a laid-back day. You might spend a lot of time daydreaming or being lost in a fantasy world. Be aware that communications with others are subject to confusion today, which means if you’re talking about anything important, make an extra effort to clarify things. Tonight: Relax. This Week: Your popularity makes you seek more privacy.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
You love beautiful things, especially quality antiques. Today it’s possible that you will be tempted to spend money on something elegant and beautiful, perhaps a bit pricey. Think twice before you give in to this urge to have something. After all, you don’t want regrets later. Tonight: Conversations! This Week: Increased involvement with friends and groups makes you look good to everyone!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with fuzzy Neptune, which can create confused thinking on your part. Or you might attract someone to you who is confused or full of pie-in-the-sky ideas. (See the Moon Alert.) Tonight: Check your belongings. This Week: People admire you because they see you as competent and capable. Travel if possible.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Cut yourself some slack today. Give yourself permission to veg out and daydream or spend time with a guilty pleasure like daytime TV, video games, puzzles, crosswords or reading a favorite book. Tonight: You win! This Week: Expand your world through travel or study.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
This is a relaxing day. Nevertheless, your involvement with friends, groups or partners might create a confusing situation for you. If so, find somewhere to hide. Tonight: Solitude. This Week: Focus on shared property, inheritances and taxes.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
People notice you today. Be aware of this, because there is an element of confusion that is present today. People might see you differently than the way you think you are projecting your image. Tonight: Friendships. This Week: Partnerships are important. Get more sleep.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Don’t get caught up in the rhetoric of others about politics, philosophy, religion or whatever idealistic issues they embrace. It’s not to say that these issues aren’t worthwhile. But an element of idealism might confuse issues. Tonight: You’re admired. This Week: Work hard, party hard!

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Postpone discussions about shared property, how to deal with finances or raising kids. Likewise, discussions about how to share social occasions, vacations or even a dinner out might end up with someone feeling unhappy. Tonight: Explore! This Week: Socialize and explore romance. Entertain at home.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
This is a poor day for important discussions, because there’s a strong element of confusion in the air today. People will go with their feelings instead of their intellect. Arguments are fuzzy. Tonight: Check your finances. This Week: Home, family and parents are a focus.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
If you’re contemplating an important decision about your health or your job, postpone this for another day, because wishful thinking might cloud your judgment. Plus, your information could be incorrect. Tonight: Cooperate. This Week: Short trips, errands and schmoozing accelerate your daily pace!

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★★
This is a lovely, creative day, because your imagination is in overdrive. However, this same fanciful influence can create confusion in relationships, especially romantic ones. Postpone important decisions about romance or kids. Wait until you have more clarity. Tonight: Work. This Week: Shop for wardrobe items. Focus on earnings and cash flow.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Someone in the family might be crying crocodile tears today. So think twice before you make a commitment to help them. Make sure you have the facts. Meanwhile, this is a lovely, lazy day to relax at home. Enjoy. Tonight: Play! This Week: Recharge your batteries for the rest of the year!