ROYAL STARS

MOON ALERT: After 1:45 a.m. EST today there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Today’s Birthday (Feb. 4). You have excellent problem-solving skills. You impress others with your unique ideas and moments of genius. Above all, you are capable of original thought and ideas. Exciting changes this year will give you more personal freedom. Stay flexible.

Aries

(March 21-April 19)

HHH This is a poor day for discussions about politics or religion. They might depress you. Someone older or more experienced might shoot you down. Be smart and avoid these entanglements. Tonight: Be friendly.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20)

HH Today you have to face duties and obligations about financial matters like taxes, debt, insurance issues and how to share or divide something. Tonight: Important discussions.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20)

HHH It might be a tricky today talking to friends, partners and spouses, because people are inclined to be judgmental or critical. (No fun.) Instead, explore, travel or discover new and different places in your own neighborhood. Tonight: Study.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22)

HH Whatever you do today might feel onerous. It feels too much like work! Fortunately, your dealings with friends and partners will be friendly. See if you can take time off for good behavior. Tonight: Check your finances.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22)

HHH Today Mercury moves opposite your sign for the next few weeks, which will attract chatty and talkative people to you. This will suit you perfectly because you’re entering a more popular year! Tonight: Listen.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

HHH You might be focused on home and family today. Discussions with a parent or someone older could be stressful. Someone might be demanding or critical. Don’t get sucked into the vortex. Other choices can bring you fun and pleasure. Tonight: Work.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

HHH Do not fall into worry mode today, which will be easy to do. Remember that old saying: “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.” Focus on redecorating or tweaking your digs. Tonight: Creative ideas!

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

HH You might be discouraged about your finances today. (Join the club; we number in the millions.) It’s curious how problems can seem overwhelming one day, and then a few days later, it’s easy to have a positive min-set even though nothing has changed. Go figure. Tonight: Home repairs.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

HHH Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with stern Saturn, which is challenging. Discussions with people in authority might discourage you. You might feel that you’re lacking or not up to the task. Shake these feelings off! Tonight: Conversations.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

HHH Although you might seek privacy today, you will probably feel better if you schmooze or talk to others. If you isolate yourself, you could fall into a funk. Physical exercise is a great way to lift your spirits. Tonight: Check your money.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

HHH Today Mercury moves into your sign to stay for the next few weeks, which will make you talkative and eager to share your views with others. You have ideas and you have something to say! Tonight: Ideas!

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20)

HHH This is a poor day to seek permission or approval from authority figures — parents, bosses, teachers or the police. Quite likely, their response will be, “Talk to the hand.” Instead, discuss future goals with creative, artistic friends. Tonight: Research.