LITTLE ROCK — Happy birthday. Your emotional intelligence goes up a few points in the next six weeks as you find new ways of relating and bonding with your loved ones. What you observe in February helps you build an acute social awareness that you’ll later utilize in an important breakthrough. New professional goals will be met in August.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can’t be in two places at once. If you leave all your doors open, you’ll live in an insecure place where unwanted elements can drift in and out. You have to close all doors to go through others.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hard work is usually uncomfortable, and sometimes it hurts.You’ll feel better when it’s done. Later, you’ll be proud of the leaps of experience and the maturity you gained.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): You’ll be mingling, trying to figure out who will be a help to you in the weeks to come. Think of social environments as labs to learn more about yourself.
CANCER (June 22-July 22): Whether you’re making a commercial purchase or an energetic investment in another person, feelings of attraction can make you overlook red flags. Be judicious.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you can give your understanding, encouragement and acceptance to another person, you can certainly give it to yourself.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Boundaries, in their many forms, serve a real purpose. Fences you build will establish territorial lines and assign responsibility. They also offer protection and a sense of control.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Under these practical skies, it’s easy to get caught up in work, and you’re less likely to get caught up in a daydream. Give yourself credit for any fantasizing; it will improve your mood.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): As it is with a chili pepper, it’s the size and not the color that indicates its spiciness. The smaller the pepper the hotter it is. Today a lot of excitement will spring from a small package.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Instead of searching far and wide, search close and narrow.The mystery you can solve inside yourself will make things possible.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):You will get many chances to make a first move, but this new moon in your sign is one of the most powerful start dates of the year for you. Seize the opportunity.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Since most people don’t listen, and you do, you’ll find it easy to make a favorable impression. You’ll wow someone with your insightful remarks.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Whatever you’ve been thinking about, do it! You don’t need all the information and resources to get started.
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