Horoscope: Tuesday, Feb 3

If you need to win someone over to your way of thinking then today’s Mars-Mercury link will help you. Some people will be easy to get through to and some will need serious persuading but you are not the sort to take ‘No’ for an answer.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you are aiming too high or expecting too much of yourself. With both Mars, your ruler, and the Sun about to move in your favor you should in fact be expecting more of yourself than ever before. Go for it Aries!

Be careful that you don’t go too far and say too much today. Recognize too that although your words may not be bad in themselves the way you deliver them could irritate and upset certain people. You can be a bit blunt at times Taurus!

You need to get serious about your money situation. Not pretend serious, but serious serious! For too long you have acted as if your finances will somehow sort themselves out but now you need to get real. Most of all you need to DO something!

A loved one is feeling a bit down at the moment and you are the only one who can cheer them up. Insist that they come out with you on the town tonight. They will resist at first but chances are they secretly want to let off some steam.

This is one of the most productive times of the year for you and creative activities, in particular, are now under incredible stars. Put any emotional issues you may have out of your mind and focus on what truly inspires you.

You may find today that people are really attracted to you as a friend. This is because you're usually a good listener. You're open to other people's ideas and thoughts and can care easily. Consider noticing those around you to see if there isn't someone who could use a hug or an ear to listen to a problem. It may not take a lot to get someone talking.

You have lots of energy at your disposal today, Leo, but it's erratic and powerful. You have the stamina to make major changes, and the opportunity to break free from any restrictions that hold you back. Embrace the new, fresh aspects of your life that ring true to your freedom-loving nature. Give your soul room to breathe as you take a long walk in nature this afternoon.

What you think is a problem most likely isn’t a problem at all and what occurs today and over the weekend will hammer home that point in a way that cannot be denied. Despite what some people might be saying the sky is not about to fall.

A more thoughtful and inward-looking phase begins this weekend but don’t withdraw from the world altogether. Stay in contact with people whose views and values most closely match your own, even if you have to do it from afar for a while.

Inspiration drawn from recent religious or spiritual occurrences could have you writing down accounts of your experiences, Libra, perhaps with the idea of someday publishing them. Your concentration could well be intense, as writing for you today may not be only creative but therapeutic as well. It will also help to attend classes or workshops or simply to discuss the subject with a friend. Knowledge is essential.

So many people have been making decisions for you lately that you may have forgotten what it feels like to make them for yourself. However, now that Mars is moving through your sign it won’t be long before you are back in control.

It would be nice if everyone was as practical and professional as you but it isn’t going to happen so don’t waste your time pretending. What other people do matters, of course, but what you do matters more. Do the right thing and do it brilliantly.

If you are feeling a bit more touchy than usual that’s a sure sign you need to confront whatever inner demons are tormenting you. Most likely you have blown the situation out of all proportion, so get your head together and get back on track.

You have so many things on the go at the moment that you are beginning to worry that you may not be able to do justice to them all – but you will. Few signs are better equipped than Sagittarius at juggling multiple responsibilities. You’re special.

Opportunities to travel will arise suddenly over the next few weeks, so be ready to move at a moment’s notice. Also, new ideas and insights will encourage you to look at the world around you in ways that may not have been possible before.

You may be passionate about an idea or belief but how do you know you are right about it? The only way you can be sure is by looking at all the facts – not just the ones you want to see. What you discover today may surprise you.

You may not be the most expressive sign where relationships are concerned but you have your moments when the mood takes you and chances are it will take you today. Try not to go over the top emotionally – you could embarrass yourself.

Don’t waste your time trying to convince people who don’t share your values that you are right and they are wrong. The best you can do, today and any other day, is to agree to disagree and steer clear of topics that are likely to be contentious.