Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010: You could become overwhelmed quickly by everything that is happening. If single, take your time getting to know a new suitor. If attached, the two of you benefit from weekends spent together. Libra understands more than you realize.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ••••• Stay in tune with the positive. Know that you are not the only person who feels a bit awkward at times. How you handle someone could change radically because of a side that he or she manifests.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• Easy does it. You could be exhausted and dragging after a certain point. You have a lot of charm and a positive attitude, which carry you through a tense moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Give a problem a shot of your ingenuity and then see where everything lands. You could be taken aback by your alternatives, as strange as that might seem.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Easy works better than you realize. Sometimes you get uptight imagining what-if scenarios. Toss them to the wayside, as they won’t serve you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• The Lion roars and wants no one and nothing to stop him. Listen to what someone shares within your immediate circle before leaping in. Remain optimistic in a conversation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• Your discomfort with one issue easily could be coloring other issues, despite all efforts to stay clear. Listen to a close friend or associate. He or she has your best interests in mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• Others might be a lot tougher than you anticipated. Yet there appears to be no problem in you having your way. Think positively about an offer that could be surprising.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• How you see an evolving situation could change radically. If you understand what is happening, you might opt to do something differently.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• Your ability to zero in on problems comes through in a meeting. You might feel a bit strange about what comes up. You could be worn out by everything that is happening.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• You feel pressure from a misunderstanding or a mixed message. You could be a bit uncomfortable until you understand that you need to release some of these issues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Reach out for someone at a distance. Your ability to get past a problem energizes many. If you are confused , say so and get more confirmation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••••• Work with someone directly without having any expectations. Realize what happens when you let go and don’t feel the need to do anything a certain way.