Horoscope: Feb. 1

Aries (March 21-April 19): You benefit from the belief that good luck is coming to you. So continue to look for signs, like a penny on the ground.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Being popular has its drawbacks. You could find yourself in a tight spot socially today, but you’re likely to handle it well.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You want to take action, but you need the approval of others. How would it look if you were to act now and apologize later?

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’re not trying to compete with anyone, and yet you are so confident that you could arouse jealousy among those in charge.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It will be easy to get mired in an overabundance of details today. Limit your research. Too much information is worse than not enough.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will get your chance to speak in front of a crowd. You have an important message, and you can make a difference by telling it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your energy is remarkably high. People around you will say things like “wow” and “how impressive” and “bravo.”

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You will accomplish what others in your family could not. If your victory is private, you will be able to enjoy your achievement.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will put worries to rest. There will be so much else going on in your world that these issues will no longer seem important.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There will be an unexpected proposal worthy of your pocket change. However, do not dig any deeper to satisfy such impulses.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A lovely, quiet mood allows you to tend to responsibilities that have fallen through the cracks over the past few weeks. It feels wonderful to get caught up.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): A smooth operation is interrupted by the mistakes of a newbie. You’ll extend your compassion, as well as some helpful instruction.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 1): You’ll drive your team to victory in March. Through the spring, you’ll make friends, win customers and have many lovely evenings with someone special. Invest in August. Travel in October. Virgo and Libra people are amorous admirers. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 12, 31, 48, and 20.