Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope
Happy birthday:
for Sunday, Feb. 4. This year you open up to new ideas that greatly appeal to you. You will become more open and less judgmental over the next year. You draw others toward you, and often encourage them to become more involved in what they care about.
If you are single, you easily will find many companions, some of whom you will enjoy immensely. Depending on where you’re at in your life, you might want to consider settling down. If you are attached, the two of you interact with a great deal of happiness. Others admire your style as a couple. LIBRA can be very charming.
Aries (March 21-April 19):
★★★★★ Reach out to others, and deal directly with each person. Fatigue could be a problem when dealing with someone who is on top of his or her game. One-on-one relating anchors you and your inner circle. You know what you want and why. Tonight: A partner gives you feedback.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
★★★★ Stay levelheaded, and understand that you have limitations, just as everyone else does. When you reach out to a loved one at a distance, you are likely to hear good news. Consider playing it low-key today. If you need to make it a lazy day, do. Tonight: Make fun plans!
Gemini (May 21-June 20):
★★★★★ Your creativity emerges once more. Relate to others on a one-on-one level. You will discover that a lot is going on with those close to you. Take a stab at getting through some paperwork. You’ll want to free yourself up to have some fun later on. Tonight: Relax!
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
★★★★★ You could feel as if you can’t turn a situation around quick enough. Allow greater give-and-take between you and someone else. You are likely to discover how easily you relax when you are around this person. A partner could be quite pushy. Tonight: Invite a friend or two over.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
★★★★★ Your position could be more solid than you realize. Make an effort to reach out to a partner or loved one who often seems closed down. This person might be lonely and/or depressed. Your call will help this person break free of his or her mood. Tonight: Return calls.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
★★★★ Be aware that you can avoid a problem by tapping into your self-confidence. You often don’t respond in the way that others expect you to. You express a uniqueness that forces people to rethink their approach. Expenses could add up if you are not careful. Tonight: Hang out.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
★★★★★ Your ability to draw in others emerges. You might want to get closer to a certain group of people. Your ability to hang out and not get triggered by others comes out. Your fatigue might be stopping you from accomplishing as much as you’d like. Tonight: Nap first, then decide.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
★★★★ Much could be going on behind the scenes. Communicate what is bothering you when out meeting up with friends. You quickly will discover that you want to make an extra effort to have others understand your desires. Take the time to talk through a problem. Tonight: Accept an offer.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
★★★★ Relax and make a point of joining several friends. You’ll find one person very exciting and invigorating. You might not want to share everything that you are thinking and feeling, even with a partner. Refuse to let anyone drag you down. Tonight: Touch base with a close friend.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
★★★★ You might be more willing to take a stand. Be aware of your image within your community. You seem to be more easygoing and carefree than usual. A friend seems to push you in a certain direction. Be aware of this person’s energy. Tonight: Amust appearance.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
★★★★★ You will be able to gain a deeper perspective by not projecting yourself and your thoughts into complex situations. Instead, relax and don’t push so hard to take charge of a project. Do not forget to check in with an older relative. Tonight: Follow the music.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):
★★★★ One-on-one relating stars in your plans. You seem to be able to understand where others are coming from. A fiery person could make all the difference in how you react. Once you deal with this person’s energy, you might want to be more laid-back. Tonight: Chat over dinner.
Born today:
Civil-rights activist Rosa Parks (1913), boxer Oscar De La Hoya (1973), singer/songwriter Alice Cooper (1948)