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Saturday, February 11, 2023

ARIES — If you aren’t currently romantically involved, Aries, today you might suddenly see an old friend or neighbor in a new light. This can be thrilling, but it might not be a good idea to do anything about it just yet. You’re feeling especially sensual today, and therefore any attraction you feel could pass by tomorrow.

TAURUS — Your financial situation could undergo some positive upheaval now, probably as the result of a career advance. This process is likely to continue today, Taurus, as social events put you in touch with valuable contacts. It might be a good idea to listen to others today and not try to voice ideas of your own or make any decisions.

GEMINI — A powerful desire for change could have you thinking of traveling, Gemini, or perhaps relocating to a distant state or foreign country. Friends who live far away could be trying to convince you to join them. This isn’t a minor decision. It requires careful thought. You might be tempted to act impulsively, but wait for a while. In a few days, you will know if the change is right for you.

CANCER — Some vivid and interesting dreams could bring a lot of repressed memories up and force you to confront them. This could be a bit disconcerting, Cancer, but still positive. Psychological obstacles to financial success and romantic happiness could be cleared away, which could change your life. It’s vital that you write down your dreams.

LEO — A transformation in your circle of friends could occur today and change your life, Leo. Someone exciting could move in nearby, and you could hit it off. Expect stimulating conversations and fascinating new information. If you aren’t currently involved, this person could be a potential romance.

VIRGO — Opportunities to do well-paying creative work could come to your attention today, Virgo, perhaps online. You will probably like it, as it may give you freedom. Whether you actually want to try it or not depends on your situation. You might want to get some chores done around the house today in order to leave free time tomorrow for whatever you want to do. Something exciting might happen.

LIBRA — Libra, you probably feel especially sexy and passionate now. You may enjoy browsing through catalogues of rich fabrics or furniture. Erotic novels could also appeal to you. If you’re currently involved, you may want to spend the evening alone with your partner. If you aren’t, don’t be surprised if you attract someone new.

SCORPIO — Legal matters should definitely work in your favor today, particularly any involving property. You’re likely to feel positive about life, Scorpio, and your home life should be especially gratifying. Sex and romance also could be on your mind. If you can get together with a lover, you will probably grow quite a bit closer.

SAGITTARIUS — A call from a romantic partner could lead to an intimate get-together, Sagittarius. It’s likely to be highly gratifying emotionally and bring you closer together. Passionate poetry and sexy novels could especially appeal to you right now. If you’re into writing, you could channel your rush of sensuality into producing results that are so well thought out that they surprise even you. Get started!

CAPRICORN — Creative projects that you may have been working on for a while could prove especially ego boosting, Capricorn. You’re doing a great job. A change of employment and increase in income may be in the works. If you don’t feel passionate about what you’re doing, expect the chance to become involved in an enterprise that you do feel strongly about.

AQUARIUS — You’re an appealing person, Aquarius, but today you could project more magnetism than ever. Don’t be surprised if you draw admiring glances from strangers you pass in the street. Romance should be going very well for you. A hot date with a current or potential love partner could take place tonight.

PISCES — Today you may contemplate changes in your home. They could be physical, like redecorating, refurnishing, or remodeling. Or someone could move in or out. Whatever the change, it’s likely to be fortunate. If you’re thinking of such a change, you can proceed confidently.

Daily Bridge

By FRANK STEWART

Tribune Content Agency

Saturday, February 11, 2023

“Simple Saturday” columns focus on basic technique and logical thinking.

In an end play, you present an opponent with the lead when any lead he chooses will help you. An “early end play” may sound like an oxymoron, but even the opening leader may be end-played.

Against today’s six spades, West led a safe ten of clubs, and South took the ace and drew trumps, discarding the nine of hearts and jack of clubs from dummy. He next led a diamond to dummy’s queen. South might have made an overtrick on a lucky day, but East took the king and returned a diamond. A heart finesse with the queen lost also: down one.

ELEGANT LINE

South could succeed in various ways. An elegant line is to pitch two diamonds from dummy on the trumps, then lead a heart to dummy’s nine. East wins with the ten but is end-played in three suits. Any return gives South a 12th trick.

No opening lead can beat six spades with best play by declarer. East can’t discard successfully on the run of the trumps.

Sudoku

Codeword Puzzle

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions page in Sunday’s Life section.

Crossword Puzzle

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

Puzzle

diamond, your partner responds one spade, you jump to 2NT and he bids three diamonds. What do you say?

ANSWER: After partner bids again over your 2NT, which promised a balanced 18 or 19 points, you won’t stop below game. Partner is looking for the best game or may have slam aspirations. Bid three hearts. If he holds A 10 7 6 5, K 7 6, K 10 8 2, 3, you want to play at six diamonds.

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