HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, February 8, 2016: This year you have the power of a new moon on your birthday. New moons are about new beginnings and unusual creativity. Another feature is an unusual amount of magnetism. People have a hard time saying “no” to you. If you are single, you will have many choices to make. Someone quite exotic could enter your life come fall 2016. Do not commit before then, if possible. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy being together and having intense conversations. Share more with your sweetie and become more involved in his or her life. A fellow AQUARIUS could be demanding.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You could wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Try to become more goal-oriented and methodical. You will experience a new moon today, which could promise a new beginning, if you so choose. Go for what you want. Tonight: Where your friends are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You could be angrier than you realise. If you are feeling triggered by many different situations, try to find out what is really bothering you. Ask yourself what the bottom-line issue is. Recognise that others are observing your behaviour. Tonight: Burn the candle at both ends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Focus your energy wisely. You could be cranky and difficult, or you could choose to be effective and busy. A new beginning will become possible through a foreigner or through taking in class; be willing to break a pattern. Tonight: Decide to approach situation differently.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) A loved one knows how to push your buttons. Know when to say “enough”. You might not be able to make peace with this person, but that’s OK. Maintain a sense of humour and relate to those who can be responsible. Tonight: A noteworthy chat with a dear friend or loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Be smart and defer to a partner or loved one. Because you’re so charming, others don’t realise how controlling you can be. You might not even realise how controlling you are. Step back and look at what happens when you don’t get your way. Tonight: Have a good time.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) All work and no play might not be a good combination. However, that could be what you have to do today. Are you frustrated or short-tempered with a loved one? If this is the case, you will want to take off for a change of scenery. Tonight: Don’t push yourself too hard.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) Your playful side emerges, and you simply can’t help yourself. You even might act as if there’s no tomorrow. Be careful if this carefree attitude flows into your work or finances, as you could cause yourself an enormous problem. Tonight: Be naughty and nice.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Mars in your sign adds a feistiness to your personality. If others scatter away from you, think about whether you’ve been a bit sharp or sarcastic. You might not have realised how difficult you’ve been, and you still may not realise it. Try to be nice. Tonight: At home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) You might not be sure what is triggering your anger, but you can reach out to a trusted friend for feedback. The sooner you can find out the source of your ailing mood, the sooner you will be able to resolve a lot of the craziness around you. Tonight: At your favourite haunt.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) You know what you want, but somehow you have allowed your associates to veer you off course. You could have said “no”, but you didn’t. Take responsibility for a financial problem that you likely have caused. Do not blame others. Tonight: Balance the chequebook and your budget.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) You might wonder why a boss or older relative is directing his or her frustration at you. Know that this person might not even be aware of his or her behaviour. The real issue will be how you deal with these outbursts and if you can avoid triggering them. Tonight: Do your thing.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) Use today for personal matters. Take time to touch base with someone at a distance. This person is always a source of helpful feedback and wisdom. Get down to brass tack and tackle a project that has been sitting on the back burner for a while. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

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