Horoscope

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018: This year you will try to look for new paths. You do not need to stick to a routine. The more open you are, the more exciting your life becomes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You have the drive to achieve what you want. Others observe your actions and, as a result, might decide to follow you down a similar path. Tonight: Out with a favorite person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Gaining more insight into your life is often the result of a disagreement. You can observe others and how they proceed. You might opt to spice up your life. Tonight: Say “yes.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Back off from a situation that is transforming. Express your caring to someone you put on a pedestal. Detach, and you will understand this person better. Tonight: Someone inspires you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You could hear wild stories and wonder where one ends and another begins. Frustration builds because you can’t seem to get the full story. Tonight: Get plenty of R and R.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Honor a boss’s request, but know your limits. Focus on the here and now. You easily could be distracted, as an aspect of your daily life is subject to change. Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Listen to news with an open mind. If information and/or financial facts seem to be skewed, or if you feel off, take a step back and observe what is going on. Tonight: Join a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Understanding evolves to a new level if you can step back. You might be confused, as someone close to you could be sending you mixed messages. Tonight: Happy at home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) By deferring to others, it implies that you have confidence in them. Allow someone to demonstrate what is possible. You might need to screen calls. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Realize what is happening with a loved one. Try to accommodate this person; otherwise, you’ll find your plans sabotaged. View this person’s desire as flattering. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Be creative yet also direct. Sometimes this combination can be hard to achieve. It could become quite natural for you. Emphasize your expectations. Tonight: All smiles.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Pressure to succeed might be high, yet you will manage to bypass a problem. How you project in a professional manner could be very different. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise first.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Others admire your ability to express yourself. A boss or higherup could be quite challenging, but you’ll appreciate that he or she forces you to think. Tonight: You are leader of the gang.