Horoscopes for Feb. 20

BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Lauren Ambrose was born in New Haven, Conn., on this day in 1978. Ambrose made her biggest splash in television playing Claire Fisher on the series "Six Feet Under.". She recently joined the cast of the series "Torchwood" and has also appeared on episodes of "Law & Order" and "Party of Five." On stage, Ambrose has performed on Broadway in productions of "Exit the King" and "Awake and Sing!"

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You were never promised a rose garden. Don't be upset by a temporary thorn that hurts a key relationship. Ask for advice from folks older and wiser than you are. Sometimes others crave formality.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Facts and figures add up easily. You may be consumed by ambition and focused on making headway climbing the ladder of success. Keep a close eye on minor details and make necessary repairs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A stick in the mud can give you a handle. People cannot criticize you unfairly if you follow the conventions and do your job. Don't give in to impulses if your finances or your heart are at stake.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It may be fashionable to give in to fantasies. The problem is that you might not have the money to follow the latest fads. Be smarter than usual and put off major purchases or financial decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Show your true colors. You might fool some of the people some of the time, but can't fool all of the people all of the time. The day might have some rough spots if you don't keep up your end of a bargain.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Switch gears on the uphill grade. Be precise with the numbers and economical with your pennies, but warm and generous with people. You can earn trust and admiration by being a stickler for etiquette.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Leave some stones unturned. A relationship can shift in unpredictable ways if you give in to a whim or delve too deeply. It may be best to wait to make important proposals since you are blind to some facts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It doesn't pay to want what you can't have. You may be torn between impulsive desires and working patiently towards a bigger end. A little effort can help you make extra cash to afford what you want to have.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be respectful of traditions and common courtesies. It isn't whether you win or lose but how you play the game. Be a gracious winner - as well as a loser - and others will be filled with admiration.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The conventions aren't controversial. You can't go wrong if you stay in the ruts of others as you follow a path to success. Pay attention to more experienced people who possess a wealth of experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your bank account might hide some inconvenient truths. This isn't a good day to make impulse purchases. You should not make purchases on credit; don't count your chickens before they hatch.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could be swept off your feet by someone who seems to have the potential for love. Keep your cool, as what you see might not be what you get. Keep the door open for an old love to return to the fold.

IF FEBRUARY 20 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your attractions are obvious to everyone and you are more romantic than usual in the year ahead. Make hay while the sun shines; get healthy by being sensitive to your physical needs. Because you are in need of love, you might not be as discriminating as you should be about new conquests, especially in May and June. Get the opinion of others before making any significant commitments. You are susceptible to flattery in August and September so an attractive fling might not be the real deal. You can still make admirable progress in career or enter into a romantic commitment that will fulfill its promise if you watch your step.