For Thursday, Feb. 9

Those with birthdays today: You have the ability to look at issues with far greater depth than ever. You could take some wild risks, but you’ll come out on top. Listen well to the possibilities. You have many choices and opportunities this year. Your ability to work hard and long to create what you want will be a determining factor in your success. You have many reasons to smile and create more of what you want. If you are single, you will meet people while living your day-to-day life. Late fall 2006 could be a very special time for you. Willingly expand your circle of friends. Network socially. If you are attached, your relationship will benefit from special downtime. CANCER feels like a nurturer.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You will want to anchor in and consider a sudden thought. Test your idea on others. Others act in an extremely emotional manner. Feelings and indulgence mark your interactions. Tonight: Happy at home, preferably with company.

You hear unexpected news that draws a very strong reaction. Think positively, knowing your limits and what you need to do. Tonight: Let others make your life easier. Don’t buck the trend!

Your finances mark your decisions, but know that those you count on could act flaky. Extremes mark your daily life. You might want to think carefully about what is going on. Fortunately, you have tons of energy. Tonight: Treat yourself well.

You are very happy and lovable. Sometimes you need to think before you launch into action. Extremes occur with surprises. You can reverse any problem with some effort. Think positively. Tonight: Happy as a cat.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Take your time making decisions. You are not always right. Understand where someone is coming from. You have a way and a style that draw others close. Tonight: Be an information-gatherer.

You need to take action in order to create more of what you want. Halfway measures will not work. If you want a job done your way, you’d better do it yourself. Tonight: Communication flourishes.

Investigate different opportunities with a positive attitude. You set the pace, and others will follow. You know what you are doing, even if you have to do a total reversal. Tonight: Count on being in demand.

Take an overview. Your emotional response will point you in the right direction. There might be nuggets of information heading your way. Tonight: You naturally make the right choices.

Take time to emotionally digest what you are hearing. Listen to what is going on within your immediate circle. Your intuitive knee-jerk reaction is right on target. Tonight: Close encounter.

Review information carefully. Success heads your way. Evaluate what might be going on in your day-to-day life. Meetings and working with others illuminate your day. Tonight: Happy as can be.

* You move in sudden and unexpected ways. Use your creativity and ability to respond emotionally with intelligence. If you are worried, please detach and gain a perspective. Tonight: Happy as a cat.