Horoscopes: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Things like dripping water and piles of mail are not so dangerous to ignore for a time but disastrous to let go for too long. You’ll take care of small nuisances so you have plenty of attention to take on the big things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re more acutely aware that when you commit to one thing it takes away the option of doing other things. It’s easier to see this with commitments that don’t seem fun. Today brings an opportunity worth sacrificing for.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Attractions are complex and often involve reasons and aspects unknown. People like what they like. It might evolve, but it probably won’t change just because other people want it to. You’ve a high tolerance for differences of taste.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Maybe you would rather be known for something other than what people tend to notice about you. Let this be a signal to do more of what you enjoy and let your unique talents be known.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s not a day to hope for the best, nor should you worry about what you should be doing. Instead, it’s a day to give what it takes to get a thing done or decide not to do it at all. Whichever way you go, feel fantastic about it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If love was money, today would be a payload. It turns out that being rich in love means you are rich in the way that really matters, so you are immeasurably wealthy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes people don’t see excellent opportunity because it doesn’t match what they had in mind. Be on the lookout because luck will come in odd packaging. It may stand out in a strange way or blend into the scenery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You wondered what your life would be like and now you’re in it. Rate this last experience and decide what’s next. It’s also a good day to plan for the maintenance and excellent keeping of what you have.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re understanding, empathetic and present with people. It will be easy to treat everyone the same because you’re just being who you are. Those you know well and those you hardly know will get the benefit of your kindness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The communication between you and someone important to you is both stated and implied, obvious and subtle. You get the broad strokes, but the nuanced details might take a while to soak in. Take your time responding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be successful because you handle problems before they are urgent. You pride yourself on being organized, knowing your values and taking care of business. This means being proactive wherever possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). For many hours at a time, your mind will be a sharp, focused laser, illuminating precisely what you need to know. You’ll make good on a potential you saw in a situation when others couldn’t.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 1). It’s wonderfully validating to get the hard evidence that your instincts are right — a victorious sensation you’ll enjoy in a dozen profound moments. A fascination will grow into a quest. You’ll be accompanied by friends and colleagues who make work fun and competitive. People find it easy to commit to you. Taurus and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 33, 3, 16 and 5.