Horoscopes by Holiday for February 2

This Groundhog Day the moon is in earthy Taurus, indicating that Punxsutawney Phil, whose entire official name is "Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary," is likely to be so cozy in his home that he'll be difficult to rouse on this, the busiest day of his work year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Is this plan going to work favorably? Others around you are working out the odds, but you can't see why. You just know things will turn out well and because of your strong belief, they will.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The resource you need will not be readily available, and that's the fun of it. You're forced to look around and when you do you'll not only find what you originally sought, you'll also see unexpected bits of humor and beauty.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Neediness has a smell to it. Predators feed on it and successful people are repelled by it. As you strive to be self-sufficient, especially with your emotions, seek others who share your fortitude.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're still contemplating the timing of a decision. Radical shifts can be embarrassing and awkward, and gradual change takes too long. Since you're unsure, the thing to do is nothing. Wait until you know.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are mixed messages around you. It's almost like the world is communicating in code. Cut out half of what you hear — the negative half — and the remaining message is one you can blissfully follow.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (FEBRUARY 2). You are open to the gift of intuition and will be frequently and boldly guided by divine forces. Through this month, keep asking your higher self what the most advantageous next step might be. Exciting relationship developments make lifestyle and career improvements easier to achieve. You'll be idolized in April. Leo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 14, 11, 32 and 41.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Diet and exercise are only one part of being healthy. Pay close attention to your emotional well-being. Dismiss the unimportant things. Your chief responsibility is to create your own happiness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are able to help someone who is going through a hard time. Remind them that inside every loss is the opportunity to transcend it and be a stronger and more beautiful person for the journey.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The time has come to execute that good deed you have been planning. Things go without a hitch. And if you are able to pull off an act of sweet generosity without anyone knowing you'll be even luckier.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don't know how popular you are. People like you, though they don't have an opportunity to tell you. Take note of the kindness in the eyes of others and that extra bit of care and attention that is lavished on you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your beliefs have gotten shuffled around lately and part of you is not sure what to believe. But there's a steadfast faith at the core that leads you through — having an open mind doesn't change that.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you have loved in the past and it hasn't gone so well, consider yourself among the lucky. The best lessons that love has to teach us are about doing it again and again regardless of the inevitable pain. To forgive is divine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Networking is your healthy habit No. 1 this week. Your connections to others keep you motivated and happy. There is even scientific evidence that enlarging your social circle may lengthen your life.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Will we stay together? My birthday is 5/28/50 and his is 9/1/52."

You are two very different kinds of people, but you can work through any problem if you try. You're a Gemini with your moon in relationship-oriented Libra. Libra moon people are usually flirtatious, cooperative and able to charm even a partner they have known seemingly forever. And that quick-witted Gemini sun tells me you are probably the one to bring up something new and interesting at the dinner table and you have ideas about what fun trends to try next. You are ever young and fresh. As for him, a Virgo sun and Venus in Virgo suggest he's more subdued with an appealing sort of restraint. He's probably very helpful, emotionally strong and steadfast most of the time. He has natal Mars in Sagittarius, which shows a tendency to travel for work. And he may have the habit of envying other people's circumstances. His desire to make his life as glamorous as the life he perceives others to have is a motivating force. You can help him learn to appreciate what he has and realize that nobody has anything better.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Colombian-born pop star Shakira is fluent in Spanish and English, and her shake and shimmy are understood in every language. Born under a musical Aquarius sun, Shakira keeps her finger on the musical pulse and her whole body follows in dance. A shape-shifting Cancer moon indicates she will probably be compelled to reinvent her style many times throughout her career.

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