If we could see the slow motion instant replay of our life's activities, we would understand how nothing gets accomplished unless it's one small move at a time. Consistent baby steps are easier under the Taurus moon. The luxury loving aspect of this lunar influence is balanced out by the hardworking practicality that just feels right now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). In order to know what's best for you, you have to know yourself. You'll learn the most about yourself through your conversations with the deeper thinkers in your midst.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Intimate encounters, life passages and joint enterprises unfold in the weeks to come. As you cherry pick your activities today, you'll appreciate that much is available to you now that wasn't before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Go into long-term arrangements with great caution, especially when finances are on the line. You would be wise to look to the person behind the venture rather than at the venture itself.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Negotiations and compromises are the outward manifestations of inner security. You know how safe another person really feels by the way he or she sorts out the details of a deal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may feel a strong pull toward positions of leadership and power. You like to be in control and may even feel that you need to be in charge or everything will not get done the detailed way you prefer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will put aside your need to have everything unfold as it's "supposed to," and you'll embrace the spirit of drama that colors this day. It will feel right to let your emotions lead you into a highly creative state of mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Get the contact info of anyone you find interesting. You're likely to come into contact with a wide array of characters, most of whom you may not meet again unless you make the effort to do so.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Have no fear of failure. If you can't make something work now it just means that you were meant for a different kind of challenge. Besides, you do a stellar impression of a glorious phoenix rising up from the ashes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You feel rich within. Your self-confidence is deep, and you know you have much to give. You're almost ready to merge your assets and share your confidences with another person.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even when you feel you have enough to survive and be happy, you will keep working. You hate to feel idle, and it brings you personal satisfaction to excel beyond what is necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The contrast between your laid-back style and the preferences of a tidy, logical and overly detailed person may be a source of friction. If you can find a compromise, what you accomplish together will be absolutely brilliant.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will feel like you've been left in the dark on a certain topic and the unknown is daunting. But you're too courageous to let that stop you. Shine your mental flashlight, start poking around and you'll find your way.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 31). It will be as though you have the golden touch. It's not important to you to win all of the time, but you'll revel in the victory that comes in the next six weeks. You bring harmony to your family and other groups. There will be a happy change in April. Your work will be prominently featured in June. Cancer and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 25, 1, 12 and 15.

AQUARIUS 2012 AT A GLANCE:

JANUARY: Dreamy Neptune continues to highlight the role of innovation in your life. You'll come up with creative solutions to life's puzzles. FEBRUARY: The sun in your sign will help you realize how influential you really are. MARCH: Moving your professional and personal life forward takes courage. APRIL: Things are slightly hectic, but you like knowing that you're in high demand. MAY: You'll release old beliefs and energy so that you can move forward in creating a dynamic that will bring you happiness, fulfillment and money. JUNE: Focus on what went right in the past and recreate the success. JULY: Your need for change, excitement and freshness may be stronger than your self-discipline. AUGUST: The full moon in your sign at the top of the month will bring a flood compliments and warm feelings. SEPTEMBER: Projects move and grow with you if you keep an open line of communication with the key players. OCTOBER: You'll have the opportunity to get in on the ground level of a venture or fill a niche. NOVEMBER: Set some rules and guidelines for yourself. Take measures to prevent wastefulness. DECEMBER: You'll give up security, declare your independence and put your unique stamp on the world.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Grammy Award-winning, superstar Aquarius Justin Timberlake loves the challenge of expressing himself in several mediums. This musical Aquarius was born when the moon was in expansive and lucky Sagittarius. Mercury in Pisces indicates natural acting talent, and Timberlake will continue to build on his big screen successes and soon add "A-list movie star" to his long list of hyphens.

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