Horoscope for Feb. 8, 2010

Aries (March 21-April 19): An opportunity has a reasonable balance of risk and reward. Exercise caution, but don’t wallow in it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Changes in the work flow are a nuisance, but you see the reasons for them. Keep your focus and maintain your high standards, and all will be as it should.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You’re not waiting around for handshakes and pats on the back. Still, one person’s thanks in particular will mean the most to you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You hear through the grapevine that someone is singing your praises. You just didn’t know the person liked you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): What you thought was a slight to your character was actually a misunderstanding. You are quick to let bygones be bygones.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your dreams have been more vivid lately because you have been taking chances. Real gains come to those who dare.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll be reasoning with someone. Spend time figuring out what you want to say. Then spend double that time thinking about where that person is coming from.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): It’s very easy to get distracted from your work. When the challenges aren’t finding you, you have to go out and find them.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Etiquette matters only if the other person shares your notions about what is proper.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotions in your heart animate your face. You become more beautiful when love expands your soul.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have a way of understanding the relationship between things. Others will admire and respect you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re able to do a job with effortless style. It’s as though you were born to do this. And maybe you were.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 8): A business deal in April has the potential to make you rich. A friendly connection leads to adventure in May. Your lucky numbers are 6, 20, 15, 39 and 19.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.