Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011: This year, you are energized and verbal. Sometimes people absolutely love this more expressive you. Other times, you push people away. News from a distance could be more touchy than in the past. If single, you meet people with ease but your hot temper can make bonding difficult. If attached, once you soften your style your sweetie will want to come in closer as a result. Taurus can be an albatross.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • You might be slow to start, but you zoom by midday. Accept a difficult person. He or she is not changing for a while, if ever. A male friend could be unusually assertive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • A boss could become difficult. You know the words to soothe his or her soul. Be ready to back up what you say with action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • Go for what you want. When speaking to a group of people, express your imagination. Fatigue could mark a child or loved one who might be difficult.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • An active stance surprises no one. A family member doesn’t support your approach . A partner or associate could be too assertive for your taste. Anything can happen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • Make an effort to get past another person’s vitriol and to get to the real issue. Conversations will allow more give-and-take once there is mutuality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • You often defer to a partner. Today this person is happy to pitch in. You might be overwhelmed by others’ need to get to the bottom of a problem. You will be able to cover all the bases with help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • If you stop and consider various situations, you could be raining on your own parade – the problem is you, not others. Your creativity encourages a fiery display.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Your ability to make a difference reflects in your productivity when you are focused. Evaluate what a family member really expects.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • • Once more, let your imagination flow. You might push away a friend who is touchy, but you cannot remain positive and upbeat with “that someone” around.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • Stay anchored and direct. Fatigue marks your professional interactions. You could be too involved sometimes, and not taking good care of yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • You might be uncomfortable or too direct. You wonder what is going on and have a tremendous need for answers. Be patient, and you’ll get answers.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Curb a tendency to overdo it. What you think is helping could be quite off. More and more, a partner becomes closed off.