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FOR RELEASE THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19, 2012

You may not constantly think about what you believe, but what you believe is constantly impacting your life nonetheless. This first full week of the 2012 solar transit through Pisces and an alignment of the sun and dreamy Neptune shine a light on your belief system, which can best be detected by what's happening in your world. "He does not believe that does not live according to his belief." — Sigmund Freud

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have to understand something to possess it. You'll take steps to learn more about your interests, to really get inside the world of them. Your passion will grow with your knowledge. This is how dreams come into being. Every little bit you learn this week will bring you closer to the reality you desire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Consider giving yourself a flattering nickname. It's probably something to keep between you and you. The point is that some of the things you've been saying to yourself are less than supportive. It's about time you get on your own side and start showing your positive feelings about yourself in tangible ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your sign rules communication, but that doesn't mean you are always talking. You will be thoughtful and quieter than usual this week, intent on learning all you can about the people and subjects that come up. Financial opportunity comes to you precisely because your mind is so open and your mouth is so shut.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are both perceptive and agreeable. That's partly why you wind up in a position to lead others. You'll be as clear as possible about the exact behaviors you want to see and will structure all contingencies so that people get more attention for doing things right than they do for getting things wrong.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your happiness probably is not the force that keeps the Earth from crashing out of orbit. Still, it is important. Take stellar care of yourself. If you knew that your happiness was vitally crucial to survival — not just yours, but everyone's — what would you do differently? Seize all opportunities for smiles and laughter this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you don't know your own mind, how do you know whether you are changing it or not? Life will lead you on a journey that helps you to understand what you believe and to become aware of certain forgotten or unconscious beliefs, as well. This personal inventory will allow you to take charge of a situation that has held you back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It may be challenging to keep people from wasting your time, namely because you are patient, kind and compassionate. Be kind to yourself, too. Do not suffer in silence because another person is too oblivious to move things along or because someone maintains a monologue ad infinitum on your watch.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will be inspired to let go of your ego and become humble. It's not because the other person is so powerful, but rather because you want to learn from everyone you encounter. You'll have the sense that through surrender you will receive more than you gave up. And your sense will prove correct.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This week you'll be a genius at conflict resolution. You may be afraid, but you won't back down, because you know that action is the antidote to fear. You want to master the situation. The other person also wants to do this. Step away, and come up with a way for both of you to win. You will succeed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You recognize that the Golden Rule is not a binding contract, and you do not expect others to "do unto you" just because they owe you one. Others may have a more "quid pro quo" approach, and there may be strings attached to their niceties. This is especially true of business contracts now. Read the fine print!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be sensitive this week, which is good because correctly interpreting emotional signals will help you understand the opportunities available. For instance, when someone doesn't want to leave a conversation with you, it indicates either loneliness or further interest.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People change when they are ready to change. The most thankless task you could possibly take on is to try to explain reality to the oblivious in hopes of a transformation. Save yourself the trouble by meeting people where they are instead of where you want them to be. For enormous satisfaction, focus on you.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Things are going your way. The opportunity that comes to you in the next month is a no-brainer. April takes more intuition, research and wisdom to sort out. You'll be increasingly aware of what you're contributing. You may become closer to different people because of what you wish to learn. May brings a venerable honor. Someone leans on you as though their survival depends on it through the summer, and you'll feel good about your strength. July brings romance and travel.

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