HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, February 3, 2018: This year you naturally seem to know what to do in various situations. Others often follow your lead. You could gain financially by slowing down and making solid choices. You might want to increase your knowledge and take a class or two. If you are single, you meet people with ease after summer 2018. In fact, many admirers seem to appear in your life during this time. If you are attached, the two of you spend a lot of time together. You frequently can be seen out and about together, meeting new people or off taking a workshop. LIBRA helps ease your path socially.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): How you feel about a certain person could change radically once you try to see what is going on with him or her. Optimism surrounds a partner and his or her long-term desires. You will do well with matters involving luck. Tonight: Go along with a loved one’s suggestion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your creativity seems endless, especially to a like-minded individual. Do not hesitate to tap into this person’s imagination as well, even if it’s just to create some plans for dinner. The two of you encourage each other to think in new ways. Tonight: Get some much-needed sleep!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are on top of your work. You might feel a need to slow down and stay close to home today. Actually, this idea is excellent, as you are likely to burn out otherwise. A partner or loved one might be much more intense about what is going on than you realise. Tonight: Make it easy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Express what is on your mind, even if you feel pressed for time. Sometimes it is important to toss your schedule to the wayside in order to deal with an important issue. You are unusually playful and full of ideas. Check in with a family member. Tonight: Stay close to home.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Stay centred when pricing out a major expenditure. You might want to get some feedback from others who have made similar purchases. Your mind creates many possibilities that you’ll want to explore; check them out sooner rather than later. Tonight: Accept a fun invitation.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Avoid being testy and difficult with others. You might feel frustrated, especially if someone did not share the whole story or his or her involvement in a particular issue. Claim your power, but be careful not to act out. Examine new possibilities carefully. Tonight: Curb sarcasm.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Your smile comes through and helps others relax. You can get past a hassle, no matter how hard or challenging it seems. You could be driven by a friend’s determination to have a get-together be more to his or her liking. Speak your mind. Tonight: Only where you want to be.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): You are particularly lucky when it comes to making the correct decision. Use the morning for any matter that is significant. In the afternoon, you are likely to be distracted, or you might want to take off on an adventure alone or with a loved one. Tonight: Try out a new hot spot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You could be overwhelmed by everything that is going on. Listen to your inner voice when making a decision. You might feel as if you can’t make a mistake. Consider what is happening, and carefully weigh the pros and cons. Tonight: Take some time for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Your friends and loved ones seem to be more assured and happier than you presently are. Your self-confidence might melt away if you are not absolutely positive that you are on the right path. Do not overthink the situation; instead, get into the moment. Tonight: Out with friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Reach out to someone at a distance. You might want to take your time and have a long-overdue conversation. Consider making a trip to visit each other in the near future. Do not get feisty if you feel pressured by a relative who wants to spend more time with you. Tonight: Say “yes.”

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Know when to defer to someone else. You might feel tired or withdrawn, and letting this person call the shots would be the correct choice. You will need to get feedback from others. Refuse to shut down others’ suggestions. Take time for a quality talk. Tonight: Catch some zzz’s.

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