Horoscopes: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There really are no dumb questions. You’ll do your research, and everything will turn out better. What you learn will give context to what you’re doing and help you understand your purpose and part in the bigger picture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Creative juices kick in. Enjoy the power surge and allow ideas to flow. The afternoon shows the sparks of romantic interest. Stay grounded enough to recognize when your internal voice gives you advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). An investment in your atmosphere will have numerous benefits. Whatever you do to make things prettier, easier, more useful and efficient will pay you back with interest and have benefits beyond the expected.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The game is long, with many matches, so don’t worry if you’re not winning yet. Eventually you will win so much you will be bored of it and long for the days when it was a challenge. Savor where you are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As you acknowledge the contributions of others, they give you more than before. Your enthusiasm has a way of growing anything you point it toward, and you’ll have excellent aim with it today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When people look to you for help, it’s no time to doubt your authority. If you didn’t have it, they wouldn’t look to you. Quote yourself. Make determinations and draw conclusions. You know more than you give yourself credit for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are rogue elements which will bring unpredictability to your project and to your day. You’re not afraid of them and neither are you enthused about them. It’s merely something to handle, and you’ll do a good job.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are the expert, and you’ll own it. You may not have years of experience behind you, but that doesn’t matter. What counts is your knowledge and a unique perspective worth sharing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love fills you with gratitude. You may even feel thankful for events that haven’t happened yet. Your powers of imagination are strong now too and as you steer toward your dream, your powers of attraction will follow suit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Do you mind being someone’s crying shoulder? Depending on the “someone” it could be an honor. Listen with an open heart but don’t advise, lest it put you in a position of obligation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Pride of ownership is the rule that will apply to your possessions. You’ll take care that they sparkle, shine and work. Tonight: You’ll turn a stranger into an acquaintance, or you’ll refresh a past acquaintance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A remedy to ease the mental knots caused by complicated work: a simple task, easily completed. It’s easy to tell when the floor is swept or the glass is spotless. The satisfaction of finishing will carry over to other parts of your life.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 9). You’ll give a quality of attention that could only come from you. Loved ones grow to crave it. Money from a side hustle allows you to focus on what you really want to do. You’ll dive into an interest, become an expert, then enjoy payment to match that status. More highlights: a lifestyle upgrade and leisurely travel. Pisces and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 49, 2, 3, 5 and 15.