FOR RELEASE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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FOR RELEASE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012

Yesterday, Neptune set sail in the water sign and will continue to float on until Jan. 26, 2026. Last time Neptune was in Pisces, slavery was coming to an end in America, Impressionism was an artistic movement in France and the First National Women's Convention occurred. What fresh awakenings will this transit bring?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Find your people and act in concert. What happens when your values are aligned with the values of a larger group will be so impressive you might even call it magical.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Take extreme caution when communicating on the Internet. You'll notice how the rants of your friends and family seem a tad crazy from the objective light of an online message board. Resolve not to make the same mistake.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your career goals, while not entirely realistic by most standards, are still in the realm of possibility, as evidenced by the many others who have reached similar goals. Keep going!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are committed to pursuing your interests now, especially the more entrepreneurial ones. Every task you are assigned will lead to deeper understanding of your purpose.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The demands of tomorrow seem to be tapping at your window begging to be addressed, while the pleasures of today move you to draw the curtains. All things will be handled in due time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Embrace the intangible. Moments cannot be accurately measured in increments of time anymore than dreams can be measured in increments of weight. Both happen out of time and stretch through other dimensions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You cannot spend your time defending your choices and answering every bit of negativity you see and still be productive. In order to finish your work, you'll have to master the fine art of ignoring people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just because you think something, doesn't mean it's your true opinion. It's always a good idea to put ideas to the test before adopting them as your own. Reserve the right to change your mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's much to do, and you're in the mood to get straight to the point. You have a way of stating things that makes your listener understand immediately what you want and they'll feel inclined to deliver.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A friendly mood prevails, though you may have to be the one to break the ice.

You're brave that way. Once you reach out, you find that you have more in common with people than you would have guessed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Make a list, and put it in order of importance. The second part will be your key to happiness. When you make sure to do what means the most to you, it won't matter if you don't get to everything else or not.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your goals are best kept to yourself and the people who are directly involved in their completion. If you tell everyone else, you risk being encouraged ad nauseam.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 4). Your birthday starts a trend of financial improvement. You may be tender with those you love, but they still know that you're a powerful force in the world. The theme permeates your year. The kindness you show working with others will attract new friends and business opportunities in March. April and July bring travel. Leo and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 50, 2, 1, 24 and 17.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Scorpio man whose Leo wife has loose lips. I recently found out that she discusses some of the most intimate details of our finances, daily routine and even our sex life with her friends. I feel humiliated and quite frankly disgusted with my wife for over-sharing and betraying my trust. I don't even want to see her friends ever again. The worst part is that my wife thinks I'm overreacting, which makes me even more hurt and angry. What should I do to prevent this from happening again?"

The bond between girlfriends is complex. Your outgoing Leo probably feels that discussing marital and family issues with friends can be of great help to the marriage. Scorpios are known for being the most private sign of the zodiac. Your sign needs protection from the harsh world. The same deep sensitivity that allows you to bond so fully with others can also be the cause of much pain and suffering. Though this breach of confidence may seem gravely serious to you, chances are whatever information was shared is just one of a thousand inconsequential tidbits exchanged between friends. The sooner you forget about it the better — the others already have.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: After a long shift working on her feet in a department store in Montgomery, Ala., Rosa Parks boarded the bus that began her lifelong journey in civil rights activism. Her simple act of sitting when she was asked to move is an example of how one person's will can change the world. Parks was born when the sun, Mercury and Uranus were in the humanitarian and revolutionary Aquarius.

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