WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 2025

Test the water before you take a leap of faith. Planning and nurturing will be necessary. Don’t deny yourself the things you need or love. Adjust expectations each step of the way to fit the circumstances you face.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Know and use the rules to your advantage. Refuse to let suggested changes scare you. Listen, revise and use your charm to bend others to see things your way.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Concentrate on what you want to accomplish and forget everything else. Refuse to let anyone or anything stand between you and the victory you deserve. Positive change is heading your way.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Ask, and you shall receive as well as gain respect and an opportunity. Refrain from pondering your next move for too long. Ideally, the quicker you take the initiative, the better the results.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Change begins with you. Be inventive, show discipline and start putting your plans in motion. Your drive will determine how well and how much you achieve.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Think twice before you trust someone hyping something you know little about. Get the lowdown and research before you participate in something foreign to you. Avoid excess.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Take better care of yourself, your reputation and your position. Trying to please everyone is impossible. Strive to achieve your expectations, and you’ll maintain your status quo.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Think twice before you bend to someone’s whims. It’s up to you to choose opportunities that can help you get ahead. Let your intuition lead the way, and your experience help you ward off interference.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Reluctance to acknowledge what others want will prevent you from getting your way. Indulge others by listening, observing and offering valid alternatives. When uncertainty arises, take control, ask questions and lead the way.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Draw from your reserves and participate in something that offers a unique perspective. Immerse yourself in conversations, events and research that provide insight. Personal growth is favored.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Ignore the riffraff you hear in the background. Taking charge and getting things done will have a much grander effect on you than someone pontificating on the sidelines. Choose the people you want to associate with.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Stick to the script. Any deviation will lead to trouble. Someone will be eager to send you on a wild goose chase. Trust and truth will help you find the best way forward.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pay attention to what’s happening at home. Someone is experiencing emotional changes that can alter your life. Your reassurance will make a difference.