Your daily horoscope: February 5, 2026

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

With both Jupiter and Uranus active on your birthday you won’t be taking the easy path through the year ahead, and that’s a good thing. Whatever the accepted wisdom might be you would be wise to do the opposite. Fortune favours the brave.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

Although Mars, your ruling planet, is well placed in your chart you must keep a sensible balance between your ambitions on the one hand, and what you can realistically hope to accomplish on the other. There are always limits – yes, even for Aries.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

If someone gives you a hard time today you must stand your ground. The symbol for your sign is the bull and you are one of those people who, when pushed in a direction you don’t want to go, dig in your hooves and refuse to budge!

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

By all means speak freely today but don’t expect everyone to agree with your opinions. With Mercury, your ruler, at odds with Uranus you may be surprised by how radical some people’s ideas are – and you are not exactly a moderate yourself!

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

Don’t waste your precious time worrying what other people might think about your actions, just do what feels right and accept the consequences if and when they arrive. As one of the zodiac’s cardinal signs you do best when you are stirring things up!

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

With both the sun and Mars moving through the partnership area of your chart you will do best when working with others towards a common goal. Having said that, you will also have to make some pretty big compromises. Do it, it’s worth it.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

If an old method no longer works for you then get rid of it and replace it with something better. One of your problems is you hate chucking stuff out, even when it’s past its sell-by date. Be a bit more ruthless with yourself today.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

Make the most of the sun and Mars in the most dynamic area of your chart to push ahead with your creative plans. Some people will try to oppose you, of course, but they cannot succeed if you just ignore them and keep moving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

You are worrying too much about a family situation that you feel partly responsible for. It takes two to tango and you are not the only one who needs to accept some of the blame. Positive thinking is a must if you want to set things right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

Jupiter’s position in the wealth area of your chart is encouraging you to think big about ways to make money but don’t overdo it. The ideas that you have must at all times be grounded in reality. Wishful thinking alone won’t make them happen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

Cosmic activity in the financial area of your chart is pushing you to earn more but it’s how much you spend that really matters. You don’t have to possess that latest gizmo or gadget, especially if it leaves you short before your next paycheque arrives.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

Mercury leaves your birth sign tomorrow but before it does you can use its influence to get your head around something that has been confusing you. Alternatively, it might be easier just to forget about it and move on to the next thing.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

A quick decision is not always the best decision and the planets warn you will need to watch out for hair-trigger reactions to events you were not expecting. Remember, you don’t HAVE to respond to what other people are saying and doing.