Horoscope: Monday, Feb 2

You may look confident on the outside but today’s full moon could dent your self-belief a bit. On the material front, if something you value is taken away from you over the next 24 hours it means you no longer need it – so let it go.

A friend is clearly about to make a serious mistake but is too proud to heed your warnings. There will, inevitably, be tears before bedtime but don’t make a big issue of it. Be ready when they fall to help them get back on their feet again.

Too many people have a say in your affairs at the moment and if you don’t do something about it soon they will make your life a misery. You have got to get tough. Let them know that you alone will decide the course of your future.

It appears you have the Midas touch. Okay, so not everything you come into contact with will turn to gold this weekend but both in your personal life and at work you can do no wrong. Make the most of it – you know it’s unlikely to last.

An unexpected conversation with a current or potential romantic partner could end with both of you revealing a lot of your deepest feelings, Gemini. This discussion may only indirectly concern the status of your relationship, but you will learn a lot about each other that could cause you to seriously consider whether or not you want to continue the relationship. However, all signs indicate that the relationship might change slightly but will continue.

Cosmic activity in the most sensitive area of your chart indicates you will be a bit touchy today – yes, even more so than usual. Try not to let your temper get the better of you if others rub you up the wrong way, which they undoubtedly will.

If you get the urge to dump your chores and go off on your travels over the next few days by all means do so. It’s highly unlikely you will look back years from now and wish you had worked yourself into the ground, so have some fun.

You may feel as if your smile is unwelcome today, Leo. It may seem to you like there's some sort of gloom and doom to people's attitudes that makes them unwilling to accept any sort of good news. Don't let this stop you from maintaining your own cheerful state. It's important that you not probe too deeply into the reasons behind other people's behavior now.

What does not destroy you makes you stronger – true or false? Most likely it’s true, though you don’t have to go to one extreme or the other to find out. Something will challenge you today and if you rise to that challenge you will benefit hugely.

What happens this weekend may be a bit unsettling but it won’t be as huge a drama as some people try to make out, so stay calm and let the situation unfold until you know for sure what you are dealing with. Welcome change, don’t fear it.

The cosmic picture is very much fifty-fifty at the moment, so think before you act and, if possible, don’t act at all. Let others take the lead, and the risks, while you hang back and see how things develop. You can learn from their mistakes.

Your physical energy is very high today, Scorpio. You're likely to want to get out and exercise, perhaps jog through the park or attend an aerobics class. Be careful! You might not be as fit as you think, and trying too hard could cause minor injuries. Someone you know professionally might not be in a great mood. You could get swept up in their anger. Try to stay out of it.

You should look especially good today, Sagittarius, and feel outgoing and charming. Friends, neighbors, and strangers may comment on how great you look. Communication is apt to be warm, informative, and supportive. Relationships of all kinds should strengthen. If you can schedule a date for tonight with your partner, you may get an especially enthusiastic and gratifying response. Enjoy your day!

Your thinking is apt to be quite clear and rational today, Capricorn. This is especially important, since others will be looking for your thoughts and opinions on a certain matter. People will know that they can get a straight and honest answer from you, so don't disappoint them. Think through each situation clearly before you offer your advice. You will find that it's worth the effort.

How can you make your everyday routine less taxing? To start with you can get loved ones and work colleagues to shoulder more of the burden. Just because you can do most things better than they can does not mean you HAVE to do it all.

Cosmic activity in the career area of your chart suggests that employers and other important people will look on you favorably over the next 24 hours. Whatever favors you ask of them they will do their best to grant, so ask away!

Communication, particularly with family members and romantic partners, could take place more subtly than verbally today. Nonetheless, Pisces, you'll sense strong love and support from e one. Romance, especially, should be intense and sensual, so this is a great day to schedule an evening alone with a lover. Inspiration for creative projects, particularly in the home, could well up from deep inside. Don't suppress it - let it flow.