Gemini is as cool as a cucumber

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Updated: February 29, 2012 8:00AM

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012: This year avoid power plays and conflicts. You often could be disappointed by others’ reactions. Learn not to rely on this type of feedback. You have the ability to be spontaneous, quick-witted and dynamic. Don’t allow others to stop you. If you are single, you could be attracted to someone who is not emotional available. Look within to decide if this is a repeating pattern. Make different opinions an asset to creating better ideas. ARIES knows how to help you out of the doldrums.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive;

3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★ ★ ★ ★: Your ability to energize and get going marks your decisions. Others naturally want to go off with you on an adventure. Make choices that suit you. A friend comes up with an exciting idea, which you will pounce on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★ ★ ★: Take some time off from the grueling pace. Though it might not be OK in your mind to cancel or change plans, someone else does it with ease. A certain amount of upset surrounds this situation. Stop rather than react.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★ ★ ★ ★: Your ability to lighten up a situation takes over. An awkward moment is avoided because of your finesse. A friend plays an instrumental role in what occurs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★: Your skill and ability to get past an immediate snafu helps clear the way for a very important event or happening. You will assume the lead. Note what your sense of responsibility might be creating in your life. Check in with an older parent or friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might have difficulty coming to terms with an associate or friend. This person might have done a total reversal, causing a problem when you least expected it. Be smart and let go; let it be the other person’s issue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might want to look at a situation with new eyes. What you are hearing could surprise even you. A partner could do something so stunning that you have to catch your breath. A child or loved one could be complicating matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★ ★ ★: You might not be sure of yourself. If you have an opportunity to clear out a problem with a family member, please do. Touch base with a friend, and make plans to meet halfway, if not today, then soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★ ★ ★: Clearly a little exercise hurts no one, and you could gain from making it more of a habit. Choose an activity that works with your daily life. You might not be sure which way to go with a project or a key matter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: What you see occurring could surprise you. Rather than stand back, be willing to take a risk. You could have a ball. Use special care when dealing with your finances. A mistake could cause a big problem.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★ ★ ★: You might want to grab an opportunity and move on it. If you do, you might disappoint various people. Think about what you are doing before you leap into action. Others might be very challenging and disagreeable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★ ★ ★ ★: Catch up with a close relative. He or she might have some fun news. A neighbor also might want to talk. Clear out these conversations before you make plans, as they could impact your choices. Maintain your sense of humor with others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★ ★ ★: Extremes could be costly in more than the obvious way. A friend does a very strange turnabout, forcing you to look at a situation differently. He or she pressures you to agree with him or her. Give yourself space to think and decide.