A baby born today has a Sun in Pisces and a Moon in Cancer.

Happy birthday for February 26, 2018:
This year you are unusually receptive and sensitive to others as well as to yourself. As a result, your feelings take a higher priority. You also identify with your friends and loved ones more easily. Your creativity soars. If you are single, others gravitate toward you as if you were a magnet. You will have a choice to make, so be sure to honor your needs. If you are attached, the two of you experience a new type of closeness. Your bond goes through a very romantic phase. CANCER understands you very well.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

A power play could evolve from out of nowhere, though you can clear it with ease. Consider working from home, if possible. You will accomplish more in a shorter time. Someone you care about has a lot to offer, which makes you feel much more secure. Tonight: Return calls first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Speak your mind, and refuse to get involved in a problem. Others often have different views from yours. In this case, the issue might be that you can’t identify with where the other party involved is coming from. Ask a loved one for support. Tonight: Go for what you want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Revamp your budget, if necessary. You’ll want to curb spending before it becomes a problem. You also might want to put in some overtime in order to help your financial situation. Understand what is happening between you and a partner. Tonight: A surprise lies ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Your vision of what you want to accomplish might be different from that of someone who is in the know and has strong opinions. Be willing to bend some. The unexpected sends you into a tizzy, and you might need to rethink some of your judgments. Tonight: At a favorite place.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Know that you don’t need to maintain a backseat position for much longer. You prefer to be in charge, as you feel more together and reasonable than others. Just wait your turn and be a good sport. People will appreciate and support your leadership. Tonight: Nap, then decide.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Zero in on what you want. You don’t want to do anything halfway. As a result, you’ll give 100 percent when you’re involved with a project. If there is a snafu, you might feel as if you could have done more. Let go of any guilt. Tonight: Get errands done and make time for fun.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might run into someone who is very controlling. You could be more reactive than you realize. Know that you are likely to spend more than you need to. The unexpected occurs when relating to others. Don’t worry, everything will work out fine. Tonight: Head to the movies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You seem to handle whatever comes down the pike. You’ll maintain a positive attitude during a difficult conversation in the morning. You might decide not to allow any tension to invade your day. Smile, and others will respond in kind. Tonight: Homeward bound.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

One-on-one relating is a high priority for you right now. You have a unique way of handling matters that might put off a neighbor or a loved one. Recognize that you need to do some healing here. Tonight: Decide to escape to the movies or take a trip to a favorite spot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Others dominate the scene to an extent that you might feel uncomfortable. Those around you seem to be unusually difficult and controlling. You’ll come out on top as long as you focus on what you want. A meeting could be unusually important. Tonight: Defer to others for now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You could feel overworked, but you’ll continue to push yourself through another intense day. You might want to take over a job or wrap up a project without any help. You will need to work on being isolated, as others keep seeking you out. Tonight: Make it an early night.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Activate your imagination and use it to help you be more effective and dynamic at work. News from a distance helps you to see a situation from a different perspective. A friend could cause a problem sometime during the day. Do not get too uptight. Tonight: Stay within budget.

Born today: Actress Teresa Palmer (1986), actor Tony Randall (1920), singer/songwriter Michael Bolton (1953)