Take responsibility, Virgo

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Updated: March 2, 2012 8:02AM

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012: You are full of get-up-and-go this year. Charisma, wit and energy make a close to irresistible mix. Those in creative fields manifest much more dynamic energy and ingenuity. For the most part, your work flows. If you are single, romance might be on your mind more than ever before. You could have several potential sweeties in your life in the next year. Date and make sure you want the person you choose. Someone better easily could be around the corner. If you are attached, the two of you start acting like young lovers. People delight in being around you, as you remind them that romance can stay alive with a commitment. GEMINI is always fun to be around.

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)

★ ★ ★ ★: Listen to the feedback you get; you might not have seen what others see. Accept different opinions graciously, even if they are not given graciously. Curb a tendency to be sarcastic or nasty.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★ ★ ★: Stay on top of a situation and be clear about what is going on. You might want to have a discussion involving finances. Remember, you need someone’s agreement to make this happen, so cut any sharp comments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★ ★ ★ ★: Your smile might not work magic in the morning, but by the evening it will. You might not want to repeat the same conversation verbatim — a little change could spark another person’s interest. Use care with those who seem to be on edge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★ ★ ★: Know that sometimes it is better to back up rather than get in the middle of a major conflict. Your interests will be better served. Someone you look up to becomes difficult and unstable. Accept the situation, as you might not be able to change it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: Look toward making a difference where it counts. Your happy and caring side emerges when dealing with others, especially in a group. You note a conviviality that you rarely see. Let go and enjoy the moment. Don’t allow a difficult situation to develop.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★ ★ ★: Realize what you are expecting from someone you look up to. Perhaps you don’t see this person realistically. Could that be possible? Rather than scrap about a situation, take responsibility for your side of the issue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: You’ll get results by pulling back and dealing with a problematic situation through detachment. Plunge right in. You could have a problem. You could discover that a partner or loved one acts in a most unexpected manner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might be surprised by what is happening with a close partner or loved one. You work very hard to clear out an issue. Accept the unexpected at work. Work with new technology. Your efficiency and flex count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: Others have a way of challenging you. Be aware of what is going on with a child or loved one. There might be a side of you that wants no problems. You cannot avoid the inevitable. Confusion surrounds a personal decision.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★ ★ ★: You have been working way too hard for your taste. Be aware of another’s effort; don’t listen to hearsay about this person. Avoid those who are sarcastic and demanding, if possible. You could have quite a shake-up or realization.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★ ★ ★: You simply cannot help yourself -- you feel good and are light and lively. Use care with your finances, as you might not be seeing the situation clearly, could miscount your change or might actually be deceived. Understand your limitations, and remain upbeat.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★ ★ ★: You might not be as present as you might like to be when dealing with another person. Laughter in your mind surrounds a decision that could make you feel a little silly, mainly because you have worried about it for quite a while.