Today's Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Ancient Rome celebrated the rites of spring in February with a fertility festival in the middle of the month. Celebrate your own fertility in some way today, starting with your creative mind and your impressive productivity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Though you consider yourself to be a practical sort, the spirit of the holiday brings out your sensual side. If you've made up your mind to give gifts, you'll choose something exceptionally romantic -- and probably fattening, too!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Always on the cutting edge, you'll find the hippest, coolest way to say, "I love you." It works so well for one person, you may use it on several. You're oh-so-popular now, you know.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The Catholic Church recognizes three different martyred saints with the name "Valentine," which poses the question: Will the real Valentine please stand up? You'll be asking the same today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your sign is associated with the heart, and you'll be subject to the sentimentality of the season. Do be careful not to get so carried up in a romantic notion that you forget the reality of a situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Of the estimated 1 billion printed valentines that will be sent out this year, I predict not many will be sent by Virgos -- your sign prefers to make a personal call or share a handcrafted design.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Love may feel more like an unwelcome affliction than a dreamy state of bliss. It was the goddess of your ruling planet, Venus, who bore that arrow-wielding son named Cupid. Consider yourself speared!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The history of Valentine's Day is shrouded in mystery -- and that's exactly how you prefer your romance, too. The compelling qualities of love are the intangible ones. You are seduced by unspoken promises.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're at your best after you've taken the time to calm down. Thoughtfulness counts more than spending money. A small token of affection or a handwritten note touches the heart of your valentine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There's a reason Cupid is personified as a child and not a wizened old matchmaker. Love's impulsive, naive and, yes, foolish aspects are highlighted -- but thankfully, not by you ... at least not today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Pagan cultures incorporated the concept of purification into their February celebration. Right now, you also resonate with the idea of purging something messy, inconvenient or just plain unnecessary from your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are confident and know exactly what you're doing. Aggressive and eager moves only mess with the romantic pace you've established. You are patient and will wait for your love to come to you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (February 14). Valentine baby, the commitments you honor lead you to a year of joyful living. When proper respects are paid you through next month, your new confidence carries you into an auspicious business deal. Late spring features time off, perhaps a vacation or romance that makes you see the world differently. Virgo and Aries are favored for new love. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 14, 39, 5 and 35.

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