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FOR RELEASE THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2012

The dramatic tension builds as we head for the full moon in Leo on Tuesday. The shenanigans that play out on the big stage of life may seem pretentious and unnecessary, but it doesn't make them any less entertaining. With so much posturing and ego-based behavior happening, you may wonder whether it's better not to get involved. Perhaps. But it will be more fun to participate than to crunch popcorn from the perimeter.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Beware of those who believe they are so special that the rules don't apply to them. Someone who has little regard for the way things are generally done may seem at first charmingly seductive. But make no mistake: This type of troublemaker will eventually make trouble for you, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You never want your friends and loved ones to spend too much energy, attention or money on you. You prefer to be an easygoing presence in their lives. It's OK to be high-maintenance sometimes. Everyone has a need to help others, and your loved ones will really enjoy being of service to you this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A day spent thinking of what you don't yet have is a wasted day. However, if you consider your accomplishments, assess your resources and define steps to make your wishes a reality, you can call it a "planning day," which is not only useful, but necessary. Wednesday and Friday are ideal planning days.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Success seems to come easily to some people, which has a diminishing effect on your affection for them. You're not one to let jealousy stand in the way of friendship, though you may mentally wrestle around a bit before you acquire the poise necessary to take the high road.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you didn't have anything else to do but give your love to a certain person, you would fill the hours in devotion, admiration and service. Alas, your life is much too busy and varied for that kind of dynamic. Do what's necessary to keep your scene moving in a good direction. The ones who love you will try to keep up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You would love it if someone would take initiative on your behalf. Instead, it feels like you have to do it all; otherwise, it won't get done. Soon this dynamic will change. So for now, appreciate the fact that you are strong and able enough to take on such enormous responsibilities and execute them so well.

LIBRA (Sept.

23-Oct. 23). Your dedication will pay off. Your talent will be nurtured and recognized. Knowing this will happen, you can relax and enjoy what's going on around you. Have a little fun. What you learn in the process will make your work more valuable, meaningful and on point with the current milieu.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's as though you came to life with a particular belief system and it's a fixed part of your personality. Over the years, the way these beliefs have manifested has become a kind of trademark. This week you'll be able to look objectively at this aspect of you and appreciate how your character has shaped your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The special care you take in your physical presentation will be most effective. Even if no one comments or compliments you, you can be sure that the impression you make is felt and that it will make a difference in what people decide to do in the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). While you concern yourself with doing what's necessary to cover basic requirements and household expenses, someone close to you is thinking about a high-end luxury. There's a way to satisfy both needs and wants if you work together. Great goals require cooperation and teamwork.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Things that worked just yesterday can become quite dysfunctional overnight. Instead of worrying about what happened to change the scene or who is to blame, look for fixes. Problems can be solved easily while they are still quite small. And there is opportunity here, too. You'll meet new helpful people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don't have all the answers you need, but you will. Knowing this should help you stop searching your mind and environment for indications that you are on the right track. Since you won't get that validation for a while, the best you can do is act in a way that feels good and right and have a little more faith.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Don't even try to deflect the energy lavished on you. It won't work, so you may as well soak it all in. The next 10 weeks bring advancement. You'll move ahead with projects, be promoted at work and become more deeply bonded with a loved one. Make a pitch in March. Financial luck will be the happy consequence of a family visit in June. Marriage proposals or second honeymoons happen later in the summer. Enroll in formal education or hire a coach or trainer in September.

Holiday Mathis is the author of "Rock Your Stars." If you would like to write to her, please go to www.creators.com and click on "Write the Author" on the Holiday Mathis page, or you may send her a postcard in the mail. To find out more about Holiday Mathis and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.