Horoscope: Jan. 31

Aries (March 21-April 19): There is so much loveliness in this day that when something doesn’t go quite right, you can discount it as a weird anomaly and get back to enjoying the loveliness.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): When you realize you have great control over fulfillment of your wishes, you’ll become increasingly passionate about your pursuit.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): What you think you’re expected to do and what you will actually do may be two different things. However, it still turns out all right.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your financial outlook is favorable. Money is starting to come to you more regularly and with greater ease.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You are feeling powerful, and you should exert your influence. Get in charge of your business.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sometimes you wish you could see the future vividly. But if you could see the ending and how well everything turns out, it would ruin you for working hard.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Just as soon as you succeed, you set a new goal. You have forgotten to celebrate victories in the past, but this time it’s important to remember.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You are getting carried away in dreams, and it prevents you from doing work. But you’ll be better off in the future for all this fantasizing.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As the archer of the zodiac, your method is swift. You get ready, aim and fire. Teach others your ways.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Deliberately go where you think you will feel uncomfortable. You do your best idea generating when you are out of your element.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You want to know you can count on a certain person, but test the waters slowly as you go.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Just because you’re generous doesn’t mean you can’t also be prudent. You know how far to go with your spending and when to stop.

Today’s birthday (Jan. 31): You’ll see new parts of the world this year and will expand your comfort zone. Next month brings professional rewards. Continue to avoid buying what you don’t need and you’ll have saved enough to do something wonderful in June. August brings professions of love and a new commitment. Scorpio and Gemini are big fans of yours. Your lucky numbers are 30, 2, 22, 41 and 49.