Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, February 1

Aries

March 21- April 19

Tension is building in your life right now but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. If utilised and directed intelligently it will give you the edge over competitors. Use this supposedly 'negative' energy to advantage. You have a broader vision then you've had in the past. You will take the initiative and go after what you want. Your current karma creates a need for greater knowledge and more diverse facts to support your plans. You may take on a new course of education to improve your knowledge base.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

You'll be surprised finding a new financial opportunity presenting itself, rather suddenly, out of the blue. This may be an existent situation where you may have overlooked the value of your work. This can in fact, also relates to money owed to you. On recollecting this, you'll properly want to recover any outstanding debts. Revamping your products or services will be part of your work plan right now. Overall, this can turn out to be a significant benefit financially in your future transactions.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

You have important choices to make socially and in your relationships generally. Several invitations good leave you daunted by indecision which may ultimately lead to procrastination. You have to weigh up the pros and cons before making any commitment, as you already have too much on your plate. nevertheless, this is a great cycle for enjoying the company of the ones you love. Friends who may have helped in the past will also be on your radar. Set aside time for some quality heart-to-heart discussions.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

You may be merrily working along in your own independent way only to find that you haven't quite interpreted the work order or scope correctly. Although you've made an error, don't beat yourself up about it. You'll discover something of benefit through this process. All is not lost. Generally, you have the support of co-workers in anything you attempt now. It would be a big mistake to exclude them from your activities and plans. Work collaboratively to gain leverage as this will benefit everyone involved.

Leo

July 23-August 22

You're looking at transforming your lifestyle at this time. There comes a point in your life where it's not about what you read, hear or even what the experts have to say. Regarding your path to a better lifestyle, your personal insights will be more valuable. You're tired of feeling run down, lacking energy and living a half-life. You want all of that to change. Effective planning will have far-reaching effects. Set aside time to re-evaluate what you want and how you'll improve your life overall.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Just because you aren't as passionate as usual doesn't mean you can't connect with the one you love. If you're putting all your eggs in the intimacy basket, you're missing the point. There are other equally important interests which will satisfy both of you. Intellectual, spiritual and social activities should be pulled into the mix to foster mutual satisfaction with your partner. You are thinking about a problem that hasn't been easy to crack. Something will give very shortly. Don't give up.

Libra

September 23-October 22

You can't make changes if others aren't consulted. If they're amenable to a discussion you can walk them through your plans before moving forward. You'll be accused of not being a team player, otherwise. Use reverse psychology to persuade others to take on board your suggestions. There's no point whingeing to people about how you feel if you're dissatisfied about some aspect of life. Try to give them the experience of the discomfort, that you've been feeling through the process of empathy, if at all possible.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

Passive aggression seems to be the keynote during this cycle. The planets are leaving an indelible imprint on your mind. How can you draw someone out of their shell if they're not open to discussion' Do you force the issue' Sometimes it's like extracting blood out of a stone, isn't it' Push less, rather than more. Strangely, you'll meet with more resistance by exerting more pressure. Withdraw, disappear, and make yourself unavailable for now. This trick will create more value for you and move things forward.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

assive aggression seems to be the keynote during this cycle. The planets are leaving an indelible imprint on your mind. How can you draw someone out of their shell if they're not open to discussion' Do you force the issue' Sometimes it's like extracting blood out of a stone, isn't it' Push less, rather than more. Strangely, you'll meet with more resistance by exerting more pressure. Withdraw, disappear, and make yourself unavailable for now. This trick will create more value for you and move things forward.

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

You feel trapped for the time being. There may not be anything specifically wrong with your life but you feel there must be more you can achieve and enjoy. Focusing on what's wrong denies you the mental space to appreciate what is actually right with your life' The trick at this moment in time is to replace your feelings of dejection, guilt, shame etc with a sense of gratitude for what you have. Redirect your attention to plan more effectively and optimistically expect the best.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

Creating new acquaintances and developing friendships shouldn't be on the basis of sentimentality. Don't allow emotion to interfere with a straight up-and-down judgement of someone's character. it's easy to become bedazzled by the external charm of someone. It's also interesting to note how friendships are often formed through a connection by common circumstances and needs, rather than any genuine connection at the heart level. Distinguish this important difference before making commitments.

Pisces

February 19-March 20

An opportunity isn't going to remain available forever. Procrastination and indecision are what will ultimately pull the rug from under your feet. This fortuitous window of opportunity to further your professional and financial status staring you in the face. Are you afraid of success' Often, when life rolls out the red carpet, the habit of being stuck and incapable of taking the initiative dominates the situation. A lack of response is often as a result of age-old habits. Don't waste time claiming what's yours.

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