Be optimistic, Scorpio

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Updated: March 4, 2012 8:01AM

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012: This year, deal with your strong feelings. You won’t take on what others project on you. This clarity will make your life work better. Use caution with your funds. Your creativity soars, whatever your focus might be. If you are single, you are a magnet to those who are lighthearted and playful. If you are attached, sometimes the two of you will behave in a manner that is reminiscent of new lovers. CANCER pushes you hard to do what he or she wants.

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)

★ ★ ★ ★: Think before you speak, as you could put your foot in your mouth with ease. You might mean well, but your subconscious becomes more activated and will remain so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★ ★ ★: Juggle your finances with care. You could find that what seems clear to you is hogwash to another person. Test ideas on others, as you could be subject to odd thinking right now, especially if you’re born at the beginning of the sign.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★ ★ ★ ★: Someone seems to test your temper more often than not. There is no time like the present to initiate a change. Honor who you are. Don’t accept people going past your boundaries.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★ ★ ★: Continue being low-key, especially as your mind weighs the pros and cons of a personal situation. Ask for feedback only from people you respect. You sense a different perspective and an opening up coming.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might need to rethink your plans. A meeting results in common goals and support. You might be rather taken aback by everything winding up as you had wished. Extremes dominate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: It could be close to impossible to pursue any other course than the immediate one. You take the lead, whether you are in charge or not. Be aware that there could be a backlash that might not be too pleasant. Keeping the appropriate image might be very important.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might want to evaluate what has been a problem once more. You’ll easily find a solution and realize how irrelevant the issue might have been. By getting less caught up in black-and-white thinking, your mind opens up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: Visualize a deeper partnership that allows greater give-and-take. You could be set back by a conversation from a while ago. Why not try it again? The results could be beneficial. Remain optimistic that logic and good will will prevail.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: You find that others insist on being on center stage. Let them, as you won’t be able to change their minds. If you want to defer to someone else, do. Your ability to read between the lines helps you get along with demanding people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might believe you have put in enough effort — you have. Be more forthright and direct. You think one thing, only to discover you are wrong. Lighten up about what is happening within your immediate crowd. Be willing to forge a new trail.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★ ★ ★ ★: Your mind-set goes with the day and the pending weekend. Tame your expansive imagination and allow yourself to penetrate a project or situation in your daily life. You could be surprised by how quickly you come up with an answer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★ ★ ★: Tension builds, encouraging an even more positive outlook on the weekend. You might need a walk or a break to center yourself in the afternoon. You enter a new cycle where your imagination and resourcefulness are empowered. Let it happen; don’t fight the inevitable.