Horoscope: Sunday, Feb 8

Someone close to you might not be feeling very well, Aries, and you might feel the need to remain nearby and take care of this person. By all means do this. However, bear in mind that your empathic abilities are operating at a very high level today, and therefore you could actually experience some of their discomfort. Be sure to protect yourself psychically by keeping the white light around you if you want to avoid feeling ill yourself.

If you feel you need to make a decision about your health situation you are advised to leave it a while. What occurs today and over the weekend will point you in a direction that is very different from the one you were planning to take.

What happens over the next few days has the potential to turn your world upside-down. That idea might excite you but it will worry those who don’t share your sense of adventure. Reassure them that you will always be there to protect them.

The Sun in the career area of your chart can do wonders for your reputation, but it can also damage your social and professional standing if you don’t play by the rules. There will be plenty of time for fun and games later – but be serious today.

So many changes are taking place in your world that even you are having a hard time keeping up with it all. If you expect the unexpected over the next few days you won’t go far wrong – and most likely you’ll also have loads of fun.

Sudden, unexpected visitors could arrive today, perhaps by air or in a new car. You could host a group meeting of some kind at your house. A lot of exciting information and stimulating conversation could take place, Cancer, bringing fresh ideas that spark new interests. Expect a very busy but productive day, looking ahead toward the future rather than back toward the past.

Don't be surprised if lots of visitors show up today. Perhaps you're hosting an impromptu social event or neighbors bring news of changes nearby. You should be brimming with energy, so you can handle it, but you might find it a bit unnerving if it gets too exciting. It's best just to go with the flow and enjoy situations like this. You can think about it later.

You have been carrying far too much emotional baggage of late and the time has come to let it all go. The only sure way to overcome your fears and anxieties is to banish them from your mind forever. Others can’t do it for you.

If you have decided on a certain course of action then get on with it and don’t waste any more time worrying what others might think or say. Their opinions should be of no concern to you – all that matters is that you act soon and move fast.

Find ways to win round people you don’t always get along with. No, you don’t have to admit that they are right and you are wrong – just find common ground where you can work together for mutual benefit. Libras are supposed to be good at that.

It may seem as if a task of some sort is beyond you but you cannot allow that kind of negative thinking to creep into your mind. There is nothing, repeat nothing, that you cannot make a success of. Take it slowly, give it time and keep at it.

The planets warn there is more to a situation than meets the eye, so stay alert and make sure those you work and do business with don’t get rich at your expense. The best way to protect yourself is to make sure you are in possession of the facts.

If your heart isn’t in what others expect you to do then don’t do it – yes, it’s really that simple. What are they going to do? Force you? No one can compel a Scorpio to do things they don’t want to do, not now, not ever!

As values planet Venus moves into the wealth area of your chart today you would be wise to turn your attention to your financial situation and whether or not it is living up to your expectations. If it isn’t then maybe you should start making changes.

Today’s link between the Sun in the friendship area of your chart and Pluto in your sign means you need to join forces with people who share your aims and ambitions. The fact is you won’t get far on your own, so make alliances.

No one is capable of perfection, not even a Capricorn, so don’t set your standards too high over the next few days. But don’t set them too low either. Perfection may not be possible but that does not mean you cannot be the best.

Today’s Mercury-Uranus link will inspire you to believe that your dreams are about to come true – and your belief will make it a reality. Too often in the past you have made an unnecessary struggle of life, but now at last it’s beginning to flow.

Don’t worry if what happens today and tomorrow appears to turn your world upside down because it will right itself again over the weekend. Sometimes you just have to accept that the universe is a pretty crazy place. Accept it and enjoy it.

Those who try to talk down your dreams and schemes are jealous of your ability to see into the future and work out what needs to be done. You have that ability because you are special and you must never forget that. Be extra special today.