Some say romantic love is a relatively new phenomenon in the scope of human history; others point to romantic sentiments written on Sumerian clay tablets dating thousands of years B.C. However old or new your own love may be, and whatever form it takes, the Taurus moon promises an expression that delights the senses.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). According to some scientists it only takes four minutes to decide whether you like someone a lot. As far as you're concerned, that's way too long to vacillate. You know immediately, and you act on that knowledge, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). One study suggested that more valentines go to teachers than sweethearts. In your case, loving and teaching are very much intertwined, and you'll feel closer to those you learn from.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Just that you're able to choose your dates instead of have them chosen for you is something that wouldn't have been the case were you born in another place and time. You appreciate all the freedoms you have around love.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In the third century A.D., the Roman emperor didn't want men to marry at wartime. So Valentine, a priest, performed secret wedding ceremonies. You'll share part of your secret heart and your vulnerability will intensify the love bond.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Falling in love stimulates many areas of the brain at once. Some scientists suggest that the love signal is delivered to 12 different parts of the brain, with euphoric results. But you have to let yourself fall. Are you ready?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Complete opposites are no more likely to attract than tight clones. The reason a relationship is built to last is because you share many similarities and enough differences to make things interesting and educational.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The words "I love you" are among the most flexible in meaning. You'll say it dozens of times and each time a new meaning will come of it. Your awareness of that meaning will deepen the sentiment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Those who have experienced the range of your emotional spectrum are the ones you feel deserve the very best of you today. You'll give your all, heart at full-throttle, and they'll embrace you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've such a deep connection for someone that you can practically sense what this person is thinking and feeling today. It's like your heartbeats have synchronized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You give yourself easily over to the fun and sweetness of romance, all the while realizing that love also has to do with suffering. Without the risk of pain, passion isn't possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You crave someone's presence. When you have this person's absence instead, at least it helps you understand the great and very specific gift this one brings to your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The fantasy of love swirls above the highest, sweetest peaks while the reality of love travels foot-to-ground, humble and real. Once you commit to it, real love will be better than the illusion.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 14). Your solar return will broaden your perspective so former stressors seem insignificant. The skills you pick up over the next six weeks will improve your work situation. You barely have time to spend the money you make in the flurry between now and April, though you'll get something significant with it in June. Cancer and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 22, 34, 15 and 28.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: These are the final days of the Aquarius solar journey of 2016. When you look back on what's come together in the past few weeks, are you satisfied with the difference you've made? The themes of the Aquarius solar passage have to do with bringing people together, aiding humanitarian efforts, taking part in philanthropy, extending and accepting friendship and embracing the future. On Friday the sun will begin a new cycle in the realm of Pisces. It won't necessarily put an end to our Aquarian ideals, but the tone change will be rather obvious, kind of like the house lights going on at the end of a show. It's time to leave the social experience and bring what we can take from it back into daily life.

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and an amalgamation of the 11 other signs. The most empathetic part of the sky can relate so broadly because of the little bits it has picked up from each sign along the way. The weeks to come will bring spiritual evolution, artistic exploration and emotional development. Relationships will deepen and yet seem lighter at the same time with the ethereal knitting we tend to do during this solar passage.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "Brady Bunch" mom Florence Henderson has a long resume in Hollywood, and it keeps getting longer. Whether she's dancing with the stars, speaking to motivate a group or being an all-around movie star (as she is in the upcoming comedy "Grandmothers Murder Club") this Aquarius radiates the positive attitude and good cheer her sign is known for.

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