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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The Yugoslavi-
an proverb suggests that if you want to know
what a man is, place him in authority. Indeed,
you’ll learn something more about yourself
as you fulfill the leadership role that’s thrust
upon you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). City lights
are only dazzling because of the darkness
that surrounds them. If you find yourself in
bleak circumstances, consider it lucky — it’s
the perfect backdrop to highlight your inner
shine.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t assume
your opinion is similar to the rest. You’re
looking at the same thing everyone else is
looking at and yet you’re seeing something
completely different. Speak up. They need to
hear you.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sure, you
need to make living and/or make your way
in the world, just like everyone else. Still,
you have a bigger vision in mind. You have
a burning need to enrich the world with your
presence. You will succeed in this today.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Why do people
think that it’s bad luck to state your good luck
aloud. Truly, there is no reason to knock on
wood. Count your blessings and watch them
multiply as you do.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Weak and in-
effective decision-making happens when the
person who makes the decision is not the
one who bears the consequence of that deci-
sion. You can affect great change by applying
this truth.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Courteous and
obliging — that’s your nature. It is because
of your application of good manners and so-
cial graces (and not in spite of it) that you are
FRANK AND ERNEST
BLONDIE
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PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
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able to lay down boundaries that others will
respect.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Once you
know what you want to do, you have the au-
dacity to commit your whole self to it. Until
then, you’re wise to dip a finger or a toe in.
They will want more from you, but you don’t
owe anyone any promises.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You root
for the success of your loved ones. There may
be tinges of jealousy there, too, though you’ve
nothing to worry about. In pushing someone
up the hill, you’ll get closer to the top.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You do
not give your trust easily, and yet you realize
that to some degree everyone can be trusted.
But trusted to do what? That is the question.
Trust is really a matter of prediction.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You know
that life is not about acquiring things or col-
lecting achievements, and yet those goals
do keep you in the path most likely for “life” to
happen upon you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You deliver
praise lavishly and without expectation of
reciprocation. This is not only generous, but
also smart. Later, when you have a wish or
comment that may be considered a bit sensi-
tive or critical, you will be well-received.
WEDNESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (February
10). Yours is the long way, but that is also the
way you gain the most confidence, the great-
est amount of skills and the highest likelihood
of making good on the same gold mine
for years to come. You’ve an instinct for the
winning move! March proves this and July
proves it again. Travel in September. Leo and
Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are:
40, 2, 11, 22 and 19.