Minerva’s horoscope for week of Feb. 5

With Jupiter easing toward retrograde, it’s karma time.

Any offers you get in the next few weeks are the results of seeds you’ve planted in the past.

Aries (March 20-April 18) Jupiter’s stance in Libra isn’t the ideal venue now, nor is it a welcome spot for relationships and finances.

Could there be a better chunk of time to hone your skills on either or both?

Taurus (April l9-May 19) Ghosts rattle chains this week.

Is a decision pending?

Empowering planets are a potent force demanding that you confront a creative challenge — a major issue in 2017.

Friends, colleagues, even lovers threaten make-it-or-break-it challenges.

Use that wacky wit of yours to convince the right people that you’re tailor made to occupy that lucrative catbird seat.

21 Saturn, hunkered down in your so-called fun house, takes a toll on ambitious Leos, yet Jupiter in your chat and charm center carries moments-of-truth potential.

Lions face big decisions — like power in the world as opposed to power in bed.

21 Is it safe to say that life has not been a cabaret lately?

21 For much of this year of Libra, Jupiter (Mr. Lucky) is settled in your sign.

The yellow brick road has been a bit cobbled lately, but that offers opportunities to recoup past losses.

Make a decision, then consolidate gains in the next eight months.

20 This week’s romantic developments have an “Aha!” quality.

Or another case of faux intimacy?

The result of business/pleasure schmoozing could be the soap opera from hell.

Others are worn out from all the tossing and turning at the thought of what you’re missing.

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) Neptune stirs your heart, mind, body and soul.

Longing for faraway places overwhelms you.

[...] how does that play with your upwardly mobile urge?

If you give in to the latter, what about the demands of home and family?

Shared qualities of loyalty and gentleness can create all manner of wonderful things, like a great love and megawatt career partnership.

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