Your daily horoscope: February 3

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Creative activities are under excellent stars on your birthday, so ask yourself what you would most like to do or learn and then get on with it. The universe will guide you in exactly the right direction at exactly the right time, if you show willing.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

If you start the week in a positive frame of mind that outlook will stay with you for the next seven days, so put any dark thoughts you may be having back in their box and attack life head on. The really good times are just beginning.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

If you want to do something one way this week but everyone else wants to do it another way then ignore them and just go your own way. You should know from long experience that it is never a good idea to ignore your instincts.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

You need to stop pretending that everything in the garden is rosy and identify those areas where you can and you must start making changes. Luck planet Jupiter is about to move in your favour again, so if you believe you can succeed you surely will.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

Get the week off to a flying start by doing something that is calculated to make those around you sit up and take notice. Once you have got their attention you can wow them with your amazing ideas and your ambitious objectives.

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

If a loved one gives you a hard time today about something that seems of no real importance it could be a cry for help. Unlike you they may be finding it hard to cope with recent developments, so do what you can to ease their fears.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

If you go to extremes today it could come back at you later in the week, so make sure you are aware of the potential impact of your words and actions. On the work front especially try not to antagonize employers and senior colleagues.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

You can take the easy route and do what other people expect of you, or you can be a bit more adventurous and follow a program of your own creation. As one of the zodiac’s cardinal signs you are never afraid to challenge yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

Changes on the work front will create new opportunities that you can take advantage of this week, but you will need to stay alert as you won’t be the only one looking to succeed. You’re better than your rivals, so don’t let them get ahead of you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

Jupiter is about to end its retrograde phase in your opposite sign and among other things that means you can place a bit more trust in partnerships than you have done of late. You may be an individual by nature but teamwork is important too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

You will have to reveal something today that you would prefer to keep to yourself but the fact is others are halfway toward finding out your secret so you may as well go all the way. If you don’t then the rumors will start to fly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

You have the solar wind at your back and must use it to hurry yourself along to your next goal or destination. How far can it take you? That is entirely up to you. There are limits, of course, but maybe not as many as you think.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

Keep reminding yourself that you are doing well and don’t need to push yourself any harder, at least not for now. If others say you should be aiming higher or moving faster just ignore them. It’s not yet time to move out of your comfort zone.