Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011: This year, you express unusual creativity and charisma. If you opt to manifest an idea, desire or project, the reality happens more easily than you anticipated. If single, many a potential suitor will attempt to change your status. The choice is yours. If attached, stay sensitive to your sweetie, and avoid becoming too me-oriented. Aquarius values friendship.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • • Your creativity flourishes. Unexpected insights about a key person become apparent. Do your best to integrate this realization without others noticing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • You probably insist on staying on top of various situations. A situation forces you to consider letting go of one of your many obligations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Finally, you see an opening. Disruption with a boss or someone you look up to could postpone your taking a step forward. A new beginning is possible if you look past the obvious.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Recognize your limitations and accept more input. Two heads work better than one. A stunning realization might be quite exciting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Rest assured that others care, even if they are heading down a path toward trouble. Look at your responses, recognizing that your reactions speak more of you and your personal life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • Stay on the daily level. You have much to do, and you need to clear it out. A partner or dear friend could shake you up with his or her unpredictability.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • Creativity often saves the day, and you have just that. Brainstorm with a friend or two about an unanticipated issue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Stay anchored, knowing what is necessary and which way to go. You could be overwhelmed by everything that goes on in your personal life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Stay upbeat and handle a bump in the road, knowing it is nothing more than that. It will pass. Calls and meetings dominate your day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • Be more tuned in to the costs of a particular purchase or set of plans. You could be surprised. Take off your rose-colored glasses, and look at the situation once more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • Count on your ability to handle a problematic situation. You might not like an unexpected jolt, even if it is for the better. You might need to go back to square one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Your sensitivity to a key person in your life might ultimately cause you a problem. Before you act on this realization, think carefully about what you want from a situation.