It's Wednesday, February 5, and one star sign recognises the need to explore new opportunities. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here's what today could bring for your horoscope - and what you can do to be prepared.

Others around you are seeing you reaching new levels of success. This has a lot to do with your connections with some influential people. Even if you don’t feel like you’ve done anything extraordinary, it is clear that friends and workmates are impressed by what you have accomplished. It might take some persuading from others but you will eventually recognise the need to explore new opportunities even if this means letting go of outdated concepts. Don’t hold back from embarking on new projects and moving on from old, tired ideas.

There's nothing quite like the fun of being around a witty and talkative friend or relative. Enjoy the laughter and light-hearted gossip. Being with friends will take your mind off your troubles for a short while. Some responsibilities can wait until tomorrow, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Relax and enjoy the moment. You’re confused about recent events when you are hearing a number of different accounts of the same incident. A detailed discussion about the issue would be beneficial. Once you digest all that is being said, you will have a better idea of what is going on. Help others to understand your perspective.

You’re about to receive an invitation to a major social event. This will be just up your street so when this opportunity knocks, don’t hesitate to answer the door. Are you single? Someone will recognise your abilities and compliment you on your skills. This could blossom into a romantic relationship. You don’t need to spend any money to make your friendships or a romantic relationship stronger. Enjoying fun activities together, sharing music and other interests and being there when someone needs you can all strengthen the bond between you.

You’re seriously thinking about reaching out to someone from your past. It has been quite a while since you last saw each other and you’re unsure about how they will react to hearing from you. Still, there’s a strong urge within you to reconnect and you won’t rest till you follow through on this idea. You're fed up with spending time on those who just want to point fingers. Figuring out who is at fault no longer interests you. Instead, your focus is on finding solutions and you hope others will take a cue from you so that issues can be resolved.

Your adventurous spirit is itching to seek out new experiences. Just be cautious about what you reveal to others and be wary of adversaries as you head for greener pastures. A careless mistake could lead to serious repercussions. Trust your instincts to steer clear of such situations. There’s a need to put some time aside to take a closer look at finances. Either there has been a misunderstanding somewhere or there’s a discrepancy. Money you had been expecting hasn’t come through or a promised increase hasn’t materialised. Either way you will be quick to get to the bottom of it.

It’s a great time for fresh starts. Find a quiet space to reflect on your long-term goals. Have they changed much since this time last year? Above all, consider what you really want to accomplish in the months to come and how you might go about doing this. There will be consequences from some recent difficulties. Be cautious about your words when speaking to those in positions of power. Showing respect and maintaining eye contact will earn you more admiration. Also, don’t be fooled by what seems like good fortune as this could result in a chaotic scenario.