February 23: Your daily horoscope

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Those who oppose your ideas and fear your ambitions will do whatever they can to scupper your plans, but they won't succeed. There is nothing you cannot do if you put your mind to it – because your mind is as big as a planet.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Don't waste time and energy on things of no consequence. Both at home and at work you will be called on to shoulder heavy burdens over the next 24 hours, so save your strength for the things that really matter.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

With so many cosmic influences working in your favour now there is precious little you can do that will be perceived as wrong. Keep telling yourself that you're the biggest, the best and the brightest. It's not far from the truth.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

The sooner you assert your authority the sooner you will get what you want. That applies to all areas of your life but especially to your work situation. Let everyone know you mean business. Let everyone know you're the boss.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

The pace of life may be too hectic for some people but the sun in sympathetic Pisces means you thrive on the pressure. Just be careful you don't get so caught up in the chase that you lose sight of your long-term goals.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Making money comes easy to you now but the question is: can you hang on to it? Don't waste what you earn on luxury goods you don't really need, or you could find yourself selling them back later for half the price.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

You can expect some rather amazing things to happen today, but they will be even more amazing if you make them happen yourself. Don't wait for the world to change for the better – the power to change things is in your hands.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You are worrying for no good reason. Remind yourself how easy it is for your imagination to play tricks on you, then find constructive ways to channel your fears into creative activities. Negative thoughts will quickly turn positive again.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

The planets urge you to be more active, more assertive and more ambitious. Creatively this is one of the best times of the year for you but you've got to make an effort. What can you do today to get yourself noticed?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

So many things are changing now that it may all be a bit of a blur. But that's okay. Sagittarius is what astrologers call a "mutable" sign, meaning you are naturally flexible. You won't just adapt and survive, you'll adapt and thrive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Nothing can hold you back today. Nothing can dent your self-belief. You instinctively know that nothing is beyond you, that you can move mountains if you put your mind to it. You were born to be a winner – so be one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You may find it hard to accept that what is taking place in your life is for the best in the long-term but it is. Don't worry if something of value goes out of your life: what comes in will make up for it.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Make sure those who mean the most to you can see how much you care. Don't just assume they know it – come right out and say it in plain and simple language. No words are more powerful than "I", "love" and "you"