Horoscope: Friday, Feb 21

The Sun is now moving through the most dynamic and creative area of your chart, making this the best possible time to show the world what you can do. Don’t try to do it all at once though. Set realistic goals and pace yourself sensibly.

Important and influential people will look on you kindly over the next few days, so if there is anything you want to do that you think they might be able to help you with, don’t be shy, just ask. A shy Aries – really?

You’ve had plenty to smile about in recent weeks and there will be more good news over the next 48 hours. However, on the romance front you must make sure you are not being taken for a ride by someone who knows how to tug at your heart strings.

Make the most of your current energy surge to get important things done over the next 48 hours. Even with Venus in your sign making you more laidback than usual you still want to stay ahead of your rivals – and will do so with ease.

Today's aspects will influence you to interact naturally with your circle of friends, Gemini. You're tired of hiding your feelings. You want to act in the way your instincts guide you. However, you're afraid of other people's reactions. Sometimes you don't express your emotions or opinions simply because you're afraid of what they might say or think. Try to gain more self-confidence.

An unpleasant situation could arise. Your first reaction may be to protect those closest to you from the truth. You could be tempted to lie or at least avoid mentioning the situation. Don't give in to the temptation, Cancer. Your desire to shield loved ones is understandable, but it could cause problems. You can't protect people from everything. Most people prefer to know the facts.

All dissatisfaction will be abolished today as you systematically confront and resolve all the little problems that have been bothering you. Your tolerance threshold is low to nonexistent. Give a wide berth to friends who have been irritating lately. Your wardrobe improves dramatically as you discard all those clothes that don't fit or no longer suit you.

Always trust your instincts, even when they point you in the opposite direction to where everyone else is going. Deep down you know that whatever risks you take over the next few days will pay off. Money plans are also under excellent stars.

You are no doubt impatient to be on the move but today’s Mercury-Saturn link warns you must take care when traveling. Plan each step you intend to take carefully and, even then, make sure you have a fallback plan, just in case.

Don't be surprised if people surround you today, each one anxious to confer with you. It seems that you're the authority on all topics, Libra. All the attention is flattering, but it makes it difficult to get any work done. Do what you can to help your co-workers, and then tell them that the help desk is closed for the day. You want to leave work early so you can be with your loved ones.

As the Sun is about to join Jupiter in your birth sign you should be feeling quietly confident about your prospects. In a matter of days you won’t be in the least bit quiet though – you will be singing your own praises loud and clear!

Even if you are not the ambitious sort you will get the chance to move up on the career front over the next few days. Employers and other important people are well aware of what you are capable of. Don’t keep your genius to yourself.

Yes, someone you are close to emotionally has betrayed your trust but don’t let your disappointment show. This is one of those situations where, if you speak up, it could make the situation worse than before. Keep quiet and let it pass.

The busier you have been of late – and chances are you have been very busy indeed – the more likely it is that you have strayed from your special path. What happens today will bring back some focus to your life. Soon you will be going places again.

It may be the weekend but if you feel it is right to turn down a social invitation in order to spend more time with your family then do so. You can go out with your mates later on – it’s loved ones who should matter to you now.

Someone you care about but haven't seen for a long time could suddenly contact you. You'd usually love this, Aquarius, but today you could be too caught up in projects of your own to want to put them aside. But you will have a lot of fun with this person, and you might even interest him or her in your project. After finishing your work, go out to dinner.

Separate the wheat from the chaff today. Look at your relationships and decide who your true friends are. You're loyal, which is to your credit, but why be loyal to people who don't return it? You've given these so-called friends plenty of chances to demonstrate their affection. It's time to let them fall by the wayside and free up time to spend with your real friends.