Horoscope for Feb. 28, 2010

Aries (March 21-April 19): Someone who wants your respect may have a backward way of getting it. It’s all a ploy for your attention.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s easy for mature people to keep the peace. They get their own ego out of the way, which is usually the main obstruction in the path of peace. You’ll enjoy your place among wise souls.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): If you don’t make assumptions, you’ll be truly free to see the many wonderful facets of a situation.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You have an admirer. It takes a sophisticated onlooker to really appreciate the full spectrum of your talents.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It will be necessary to count your money -- something best done in private. Otherwise, petty disputes could arise.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): News flash from the future: You are going to get the thing you most want, but you will have to sacrifice something to get it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): A little freshening up of your presentation will put a welcome lilt in your step. Sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Just when you thought you couldn’t go another step, a friend gives you the encouragement you need. Everyone has friends, but yours are the best.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have been riding a spree of brilliance that, while productive and fulfilling, is causing you to fall behind in mundane tasks. Use today to catch up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can go a long time without talking to anyone, but when you need a social fix, you really need it. Friendly interaction is a phone call away.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s not like you go around offering advice to anyone within earshot. It’s just that your opinion is one people tend to seek out.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a fine line between witty banter and idle chatter. Let other people jabber while you put your energy into getting somewhere.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 28): There’s crazy love and beauty around you this year, and you’ll feel truly blessed. Next month brings an exciting development in a special relationship. You give up a bad habit in June and take on an empowering one. Leo and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 40, 1, 22, 42 and 18.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.