Horoscope: Feb. 19

Aries (March 21-April 19): There’s a temptation to put the cart before the horse. It’s great to superimpose yourself onto your fantasy future, but you still have to do the work in the present to get there.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): If you’re too careful, you won’t be able to accomplish what you need to do. “Quick and dirty” is your mantra.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Find the time to write something down about your day.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’re a bit of a provocateur these days. Make this work to your advantage.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): As a situation grows more convoluted by the hour, you’re finding it increasingly difficult to keep your mouth shut.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone is trying to impress you with status. Too bad this person hasn’t figured out that you could care less about how important other people think they are.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): There are those around you who can’t help but stir things up. It’s their job to challenge the status quo.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): It’s true that part of your identity is tied to what you do. And lately that’s a big part of you. But you’re not about to let that become your whole identity.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): To say that you are merely talented would be an understatement. You could become a master, with the right training.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep doing the right thing. You are moving toward a state of grace.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be affected by someone’s mistake or oversight. This small slight doesn’t have to ruin your day, though.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll get your moment to shine, and you won’t have to fight for it, either.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 19): You will show the world that there’s even more to you. You increase your self-discipline and become stronger emotionally, physically and financially. March brings a new and influential friend into your life. Your lucky numbers are 10, 3, 33, 21 and 49.

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