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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

ARIES — If there’s something you want to take on, Aries, today’s the day. The celestial aspects will see an increase in physical and mental strength that can work wonders for you. Put any insecurity or lack of confidence in the trash, and take the steps you need to tackle your project or goal. You have the ability to make sound judgments, so put your trust in this talent.

TAURUS — If you’ve been feeling sluggish lately, Taurus, today will see a surge in energy that will greatly increase your creativity and physical strength. Seize the opportunity to get into the fresh air for a sports activity or long walk. Exercise can direct your physical energy and give your mind a chance to clear.

GEMINI — Gemini, if there’s something interesting that you want to try, go for it. Adventure brings excitement, creative flow, and energy, and these are essential to you. Yours is a highly artistic nature. Continual stimulation is required to keep your psyche healthy. Experience something new today.

CANCER — Today’s energy will help you take steps toward getting things in order, Cancer. Tackle the drawers, closets, storage rooms, and cabinets. Organization is a good activity for today. Creating order brings a sense of peace and personal control. Mental organization like goal setting, budgeting, or scheduling will add to this feeling.

LEO — The energy of the day makes you ready for almost anything, Leo. Given your sometimes radical approach to whatever you do, you may need to rein yourself in. You also have a humanitarian approach to life. If the pursuit of your wants hurts others, it could create serious internal conflict.

VIRGO — Today may be an excellent time to take a second shot at something that didn’t work out the first time, Virgo. Falling flat on your face can damage your confidence and self-esteem. But failure and rejection are parts of life, and they really do add character. By going back into the ring, you ensure that the character you’re adding to is courageous, and through perseverance, successful.

LIBRA — Your ability to find innovative approaches to tasks may serve you well today, Libra. Today is full of added energy and mental acuity. You will find that most things come easily. With detail-oriented projects, take extra time to think of the possibilities. Try to see things from all angles.

SCORPIO — If long-overdue work has piled up, Scorpio, today is the day to dig in. Added strength and mental acuity are in the air, and the projects that you couldn’t get to before will be readily accomplished. Make the most of the energy provided by the planetary aspects. Don’t put anything off. If you procrastinate, the pile will just get bigger.

SAGITTARIUS — Don’t worry about being productive today, Sagittarius. Thanks to the high energy provided by the planetary aspects, it might be one of the most efficient days you’ve had for a long time. Dig in your heels and go, go, go. Things will be accomplished in no time flat, with some to spare at that. If you have a creative hobby, enjoy working on it.

CAPRICORN — Expect an added boost to your physical energy today, Capricorn. It’s an excellent day to clean out closets and storage rooms. Some exercise like biking or walking will be most enjoyable. It may also prove to be well worth your while to sit down and look at your goals. Are you where you wanted to be at this stage of your life?

AQUARIUS — If certain projects or tasks have seemed difficult to finish, take advantage of the energy provided by today’s planetary aspects. This energy will give you all the zip you need, Aquarius. It’s a good time to meet with others to discuss important matters. Your communication and cooperation skills will be increased. You can make decisions much more quickly than usual. Have a productive day!

PISCES — You might feel more energetic than you have in a long time, Pisces. The day’s planetary aspects offer a powerful energy that will increase your mental acuity and physical strength, and this can really help you tackle and finish any tasks that have been piling up. If you manage to accomplish so much that you have time to spare, help others lighten their load.

Daily Bridge

By FRANK STEWART

Tribune Content Agency

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

“Free finesses” are gratifying, but sometimes you get what you pay for.

Today’s East-West would have been minus 500 points if North had been granted a chance to double five hearts, but South couldn’t afford to pass since his one spade hadn’t shown any strength. He bid five spades, wondering if he might miss a slam.

West led his singleton diamond, and South played low from dummy, delighted at the free finesse. East also played low, and South won with the ten and led a trump. West took his ace, led a club to East and ruffed the diamond return for down one.

Last Club

The “free” finesse cost South 750 points. Since West’s lead is surely a singleton, South must do what he can to avoid the impending ruff. South wins the first diamond with the king, takes the A-K of hearts to discard clubs, and then leads the jack to pitch his last club: a “scissors coup.”

West wins, but East can no longer gain the lead to give West a ruff. South loses only one more trick to the ace of trumps.

DAILY QUESTION

You

The dealer, at your left, opens two diamonds, a

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 through Saturday.

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

weak two-bid. Your partner doubles, and the next player passes. What do you say?

ANSWER: Partner promises opening values and will often have more since he obliges you to respond at the two level. He probably has support for the unbid suits but may have a strong hand with a suit he plans to bid. You cannot afford to stop below game. Jump to 3NT.