A9 THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, FEbRuARy 17, 2022 BLONDIE DAY AFTER TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022 RHYMES WITH ORANGE ARIES (March 21-April 19). The reasons are not immediately ob- vious, but upon reflection you’ll realize you have much to be merry about. Indeed, celebration is in order. Let friends in on your good fortune. Joy multiplies when you divide it among them. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your home is more than just a place to live; it is also an investment in your future. You’ll continue to add value to this in- vestment in the weeks to come. Decisions hang in the balance. Those close to you will advise you well. B.C. DILBERT GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s no shame in your game. You don’t take anything per- sonally. It’s about learning, not about looking good in front of others. A lack of self-conscious- ness will allow you to gain useful skills quickly. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s just simple math, nothing com- plicated. Double your chances of winning by playing twice. You’re bound to hit a jackpot sooner or later if you keep playing. In today’s case, the game is love. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A glori- ously built ship can be rugged enough to sail rough seas for decades but let enough water in and it will sink. Human minds are similar vessels. Keep nega- tivity out, lest it drag you to the ocean’s bottom. BIZARRO VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What’s more annoying than a person who knows more about your subject of expertise than you do? Answer: Someone who revels in it. Keep this in mind the next time you’re in the opposite position. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As with water, these elements cannot be casually inhaled. You must understand the danger to experience the beauty. Protect NON SEQUITUR WIZARD OF ID ROSE IS ROSE yourself. Take a deep breath before your immersion. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People either make improve- ments or they make excuses. Whenever you find yourself making an excuse, stop and seize the opportunity for rapid growth. Humility is the key. You’ll put your ego aside and learn. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Friendship is about more than discovering the other per- son. It’s also about discovering yourself. Through your social ef- forts you’ll get to know a lovely person — you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Egoism is at the root of intol- erance. To condemn egoism is to share it. In today’s situation you can rise above the pettiness by quietly minding your own business. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your tolerance for a person’s behavior is exactly what keeps the dynamic going. Put your foot down and you’ll be amazed at how fast things change. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Despite our best efforts, we can- not in one lifetime visit all that we hope to see or learn all that we desire to know. That won’t keep you from going full-tilt into today’s ambitions. SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 19). Exciting discoveries are in store. You’ll have reason to consult experts, then become one. Among a diverse group of influences you’ll thrive, estab- lish a niche and create income streams. You’ll contribute signifi- cantly to a dear one’s success. You’ll also find a way to cross off one of your more expensive bucket list items. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 20, 2 and 17.