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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019:

This year, you alternate between intellectual responses and wildly emotional reactions. You are on a seesaw and often wonder which option might be best. Look to the results for an answer. If single, you might attract someone who identifies with one side of you. Look for someone who accepts and understands your personality. If attached, you keep life exciting for your significant other. PISCES helps you spend your funds before they are in.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★ Tap into your imagination; you might surprise even yourself with what comes up. You discover a way to turn a red light into a green light. Your ability to understand those around you helps you pull a white rabbit out of a black hat. Tonight: Play it low-key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★★ Emphasize what is important to you. Success comes through a close associate’s help or suggestion. As stubborn as he or she might be, this person will move off his or her position when needed. Tonight: Surround yourself with friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ You might not appreciate the heavy flow of others seeking you out. You feel obligated to respond accordingly. Others seem inordinately generous with any slipups that you might have while returning their inquiries. Tonight: A friend plays an important role.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ Your imagination carries you past many hard moments. Use this ability to resolve a problem that seems to always be present. When you relax and know that you can resolve the issue, a viable solution comes up. Tonight: Relax to a favourite TV series.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Do not hesitate to reach out for a loved one or key associate. You feel more secure with this person because he or she is available to help you brainstorm or sleuth through a risky yet touchy situation. This person helps tame your impulsiveness. Tonight: Return a long-distance call.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Defer to others. At the same time, catch up with others and see what’s on their mind. You might want to visit with one person at home — where both of you will be free to speak and others aren’t likely to overhear. Tonight: Play it mellow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Work past a problem; don’t allow yourself to let go and decide that a resolution isn’t available. A resolution does exist. Communication remains sunny and upbeat. Brainstorm with a key person. You could be pleased with what comes up. Tonight: Know your limits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★★ Your creativity emerges to help you get past someone’s self-imposed restriction. He or she will slowly open up and grin. Then, you can have an active and worthwhile conversation. Curb a tendency to go overboard. Tonight: Squeeze in a stress buster.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★

You seem to be able to deal with a loved one’s or roommate’s tantrum. You might want to pull back and take a hard look at what seems restricted or unavailable. Decide to have an overdue chat with the other party. Tonight: Be as agreeable as possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ Your sixth sense emerges. Because you’re also unusually resilient and creative, you can use it to clear out a difficult problem. Be willing to express an idea you’ve been mulling over. Strong feedback might open a door. Tonight: Meet up with a friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ You could be overly responsive to a friend. But you might not focus on another priority that could ultimately cause a problem. Before you decide on a purchase or a financial change, make sure your finances are as you think they are. Tonight: Be confident.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ You feel as though you cannot be stopped. Use some of this energy to manifest more of what you want. Goodwill stems from a public appearance; nevertheless, you need to convince someone of your ability to handle a special opportunity. Tonight: As you like.

BORN TODAY

Singer/songwriter Garth Brooks (1962), author Charles Dickens (1812), educator/author Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867)