Don’t let anyone rain on your parade, Gemini

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Updated: March 12, 2012 8:00AM

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012: This year your ability to empathize and comprehend others emerges. In a sense, you are a PI of the motives of others, often walking in their footsteps. You are willing to be more flexible than in the past. Your family and home also become more significant. Your mind often drifts to the past. If you are single, your ability to relate is enhanced. At the same time, you discover you are more discriminating. After June 2012, a special person could star in your life. If you are attached, the two of you relate more easily than in the past. Fun surrounds planning a trip or a happening as a duo. LIBRA understands you well.

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)

★ ★ ★ ★: You feel pressure building with someone you respect and look up to. This person seems to have continuously changing demands. Catch up on an older person’s news and clear out any pending responsibilities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★ ★: Complete a project that you have had on the back burner. You feel that you can make plans for a long-deserved getaway once you are done. For now, join friends and/or family at a gathering.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★: Someone might rain on your parade, but certainly not for long. You understand the issue and might try to resolve it — if the other party is ready. Plan on spending the day with a loved one, indulging him or her.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★ ★ ★: Stay centered, even if you find others highly critical and difficult. You might wonder why you are putting up with this behavior. Be where you want to be with the people you would like to be with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might be far more wordy than you realize. You could be processing a lot without realizing it. Focus on each person, each conversation. In the long run, the results will only be better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★ ★ ★: You could be exhausted by everything that is going on with a friend or loved one. Pull back some and take better care of yourself. Whether this might be going on a playful adventure, getting a massage or anything else that might please you makes no difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★: You beam, and others respond. Your ability to sort through a problem — probably impacting your home life — could make a big difference. Listen to a friend and what really might be motivating him or her. Willingly revise your plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: You might want to distance yourself from the source of a control game or problem. You don’t need to see eye to eye with this person. You simply need to not play. Your honesty and self-discipline will pay off for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★ ★ ★: Maintain a high profile when it comes to your money and how you spend it. Someone might try to coerce you into spending more than you want or heading in a different direction. You know what you want. Follow through on just that.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★ ★ ★: You might be causing yourself more problems than need be, especially if you are trying to make sure your message is heard. Remember that you cannot change anyone. The best plan would be to accept the person as he or she is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★ ★ ★ ★: You don’t need to share what you might be thinking with a special person. In fact, it might be a total mistake to do just that. Stay present with this individual. Share more of your authentic self. A trip could be planned for the near future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★ ★ ★ ★: You are emotional, but you are also quite capable of relating effectively, if you so choose. A friend might mean well but cannot help but complicate an existing matter. Try to keep your interactions with this person simple, for both of your sakes!