Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: For Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015: This year you have a lot going for you, and you’ll be able to do more of what you want. You manage to let go of the past and open up. Greet the unexpected with a smile, as you typically gain in these situations. If you are single, the potential for meeting someone of importance is high through summer. Be open and enjoy getting to know this person. If you are attached, the two of you act like new lovers. Others enjoy seeing the two of you interact, as you remind them of how a couple can relate with ease. LIBRA is always diplomatic. You can learn a lot from observing him or her. ARIES (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ Allow your creativity to flourish, even if you have to change plans in order to make a solution work. Let others voice their concerns about what is going on. A project could quickly evolve from an effort to a fun happening. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation. This Week: Hand over control of a project. Be free. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): ★★★ Pace yourself, and you’ll accomplish a lot. You are likely to be taken aback by everything that is going on. You’ll gain insight if you remain open. Your creativity might interfere with being neutral, as it could color the situation differently. Tonight: Play it low-key. This Week: You can go off and do whatever you want. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): ★★★★★ A friend could set off a rally of fun and easy laughter. A loved one might feel threatened by what is going on. Make a point of bringing this person into the moment. Focus on saying the right words to help this person drop his or her defenses. Tonight: Add in some mischief. This Week: Stay levelheaded. CANCER (June 21-July 22): ★★★ Continue being a homebody, if that makes you happy. You might want to meet up with family members for a late brunch or early dinner. Catching up on everyone’s news could keep you busy. Use your ability to empathize to help comfort a loved one. Tonight: Don’t push. This Week: Count on your creativity to get you out of a problem. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★★ Start your day in the most organized way possible. Make all your calls in the morning, and make an effort to contact a friend whom you rarely have time to speak with. Join others whenever you want, but still make a point of getting some exercise. Tonight: Among the crowds. This Week: If you want to take a personal day or two off, do so. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ You could be busy running around. Be careful when handling funds. Remain sure of your choices, and know what is needed. Your creativity will allow greater give-and-take. A loved one will be difficult until you make enough time for him or her. Tonight: Try not to go overboard. This Week: You’ll need to carry the ball, as others don’t seem interested. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ You usually would be exhausted by everything that is happening, but today you are a force that simply can’t be stopped. Understand that you can’t make someone reveal more of what he or she is thinking. A friend proves to be lucky for you. Tonight: Wherever you want to be. This Week: Check and update your budget carefully. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★ Understand what is expected from you if you go to a certain event. Make it OK to stay close to home and not push so hard. You seem to be closing down or separating certain personal interests from general chitchat. Tonight: Hang out, but only if you want to. This Week: Beam in whatever you want. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★ Even if you are motivated, you’ll still get an extra push from a loved one or friends. You will enjoy yourself at a certain event far more than you thought possible. Reach out to a loved one at a distance; this person loves hearing from you. Tonight: Get into a favorite TV series. This Week: Say little and assume a low-profile. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★ Others often observe what you do and admire you. You could be surprised by what a younger person does as he or she tries to emulate you. You will delight in seeing a key friend or loved one open up and no longer be so tense. Tonight: Could go till the wee hours. This Week: Use Monday through Wednesday for any matter that is pivotal. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ Be direct in how you handle a trip that involves getting together with a special person. The other party needs to know how much you care. Listen to feedback. Be willing to take a risk, and let go of your need to have control. Tonight: Venture out to a new spot. This Week: Pressure builds and builds. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ Touch base with a family member before you take off and join a loved one. A discussion about an investment could be more significant than you realize. Understand where everyone else is coming from. Stay on top of what is occurring. Tonight: Enjoy a quiet dinner at home. This Week: A potential trip will have your mind on fire. BORN TODAY: Actor James Dean (1931), actor Nick Nolte (1941), author John Grisham (1955)