FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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When Neptune was first discovered in 1846, the gassy giant was shifting from Aquarius to Pisces — like he is now. It means that we have finally seen the entire cycle of big blue, and we're about to go for round two. Today, Neptune moves into the spiritual water sign of Pisces, and this time, he's planning to stay for 14 years.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The balance of nature requires that nothing is "all good." That's why you fully appreciate the examples of extreme kindness and integrity that show up in your life today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are things you wouldn't recommend to your friends or family but that you choose for yourself nonetheless. It's a function of being intimately acquainted with your own taste and tolerances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You appreciate one who is charming and clever, but what you love most is when those qualities are coupled with a large dose of practicality. It's the doers who change the world.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be creative. Much of what you dream up would take so much time and energy to pull off, that you'd hardly find joy in it. But there's at least one idea that you can implement now to instantly improve your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There is nothing to be resolved in this day's work. Rather, you'll get the most out of the day if you keep exploring. You'll enjoy testing out your various options and courting new ambitions as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Plan a trip, preferably involving a plane. An aerial view of your life on earth will have an expansive influence on your mindset. The bigger you think, the bigger you'll accomplish.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). New patterns are forming in your life. It will be nearly impossible to tell where you are in a cycle until you're reasonably deep in the sequence. Stay aware; assume the best and march on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There will be much that gets lost as people try to relay information verbally. Written correspondence is better, but the best way of all is to show how everything relates in action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are being subtly influenced to step up your game. You realize that the competition is stiff and that the other players are in it to win. You'll send quiet signals that say, "Bring it on."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19). You might not be entirely proud of your production level thus far this week, but go easy on yourself. You tend to forget that you need recreation in your life, too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Depending on the route, a step sideways is sometimes the best way to move up. You could really use a map, at least figuratively. Ask around to see if anyone knows the lay of the land.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Know what your unique offerings are. Not everyone can do what you're doing. Others may have the resources, but they don't think like you, and that's what makes the difference.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 3). You're not afraid to surrender yourself to admiration, and your enthusiasm attracts new connections and friends. Financial and personal growth opportunities come to you in March. You'll stand behind your loved ones in April and cause them to strive. You'll make a game-changing discovery in May. Leo and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 2, 33, 39 and 50.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You'll say what you feel and be received in the best possible way. TAURUS: You'll give positive feedback and raise the esteem of someone for whom you care deeply. GEMINI: You'll provide many kinds of support for the one you love, including financial. CANCER: Keep giving where you see a need. Someone is falling in love with your heart of gold. LEO: You'll try new things, and you may not like them, but you'll be invigorated by the experience. VIRGO: Your investigations will prove fruitful. LIBRA: Being loved is about feeling good about yourself when you're with the other person. SCORPIO: You have a genuine interest in getting to know people, so you'll find it easy to strike up conversations. SAGITTARIUS: Your fiery passion will have the perfect target. CAPRICORN: Everyone needs to feel worshiped once in a while, and it's your turn to have that need satisfied. AQUARIUS: Someone is making you wait for what you want, and your excitement is building. PISCES: You love people for who they are, not what they can give you. Not everyone thinks like you do though.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Aquarius and Cancer are inexplicably drawn to connect and will increase their fortunes by doing so. Aquarius will love Cancer's soulful, caring style and will feel most at home in the nurturing energy that Cancer brings. Cancer will appreciate the Aquarian worldview and be impressed with the generosity of spirit that this sign embodies. Together they could solve a few of the world's problems — at least hypothetically!

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