Horoscopes for Feb. 17

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Jason Ritter was born in Los Angeles today in 1980. This birthday guy currently appears as Mark St. Cyr on the series "Parenthood." He starred on both the series "The Event" and "Joan of Arcadia." On the big screen, he's appeared in "W.," "Freddy vs. Jason" and "Swimfan." Ritter is the son of late actor John Ritter.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Love is a two-way street. If you are filled with ardor, be sure that the object of your affection shares your feelings. Be passionate about attaining your goals without clashing over duties and rules.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): True love is not concerned with boundaries. If someone says that he or she wants to be "just friends," then go with the flow. It is more important to be in complete harmony than to get your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Love may be blind, but romance accentuates other senses. Feel your way along using your plentiful intuition. A special someone is likely to melt into pliable putty under your sensitive ministrations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find creative ways to express the poetry in your heart. Don't let minor disagreements upset your serenity. Soothing music or dancing cheek to cheek can put amorous couples into "the mood."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fluff up your mane. You can take pride in your accomplishments without making other people jealous. Go ahead and pursue amorous activities with your mate, but don't make a promise until tomorrow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your distance when you throw red meat into the lion's den. You are in top form when using your industriousness in a creative or romantic venue. However, there could be conflict over possessions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Singles who bump into an alluring new someone might have to pass up the chance for romance due to previous commitments. Cash could be burning a hole in your pocket when thrift is called for.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unlock the door to love and remove the chain. Gaze into someone's eyes, ignoring all that someone's minor flaws. Build a solid foundation for bliss by being sensitive to the wants and needs of others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Seek the best and the highest. Because you are optimistic and cooperative, you can make valuable contacts with people who have both the ways and the means to assist you. Achieve your aspirations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Real love plays out best on a glamorous stage set, not on a racetrack. Go to the theater and get swept away in a sea of romantic fantasy or turn up the music and get in synch with the rhythm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Unlimited possibilities are not always a possibility. Without some boundaries the structure of your life falls apart. Loved ones love you but they also expect you to be loyal, dutiful and responsible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Aim for the highest. It might be better to wait until you can afford the very best than to settle for something less than perfect. Judgment and timing could be off center regarding love or money.

IF FEBRUARY 17 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: With positive reinforcement from the planets crossing through your sector of the zodiac, you are likely to experience an uplifting and encouraging month ahead. People are willing to perform favors to help you achieve your ambitions and it is easier than usual to gain cooperation. You are a bit wiser, too, so this is an excellent time to plan for the future. Don't plan a vacation or a career change between May and late August while the celestial tables are temporarily turned in a different direction. Those are months when it is prudent to maintain a low profile and should, if at all possible, avoid taking on additional commitments.