You make the call, Virgo

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Updated: February 19, 2012 8:01AM

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012: This year you juggle personal issues and friendships proficiently. Internally, you might be on the verge of a transformation in your life. Discuss your issues with a wise friend. If you are single, the person you choose today might not be suitable in a year. Date, but don’t commit. If you are attached, be patient with your sweetie, as he or she is adapting to your adjustments. SAGITTARIUS makes an excellent healer.

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 fiery style and lively nature might not come out immediately. How you approach a problem and what you do with it could change radically. Your ability to move through issues and try uniquely different ideas defines you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★ ★ ★: Sometimes it is a pleasure to allow another person to zero in on your priorities and take the lead. Why not? Listen to the feedback and see it change given some time. You could be stunned by this person.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★ ★ ★ ★: You could be taken aback by a situation. Nevertheless, you are able to deal with it once you get your bearings. Others have better suggestions, but ultimately you need to do what works for you. Indulge an unpredictable friend, for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★ ★ ★: Pace yourself. You could be surprised by what you hear, most likely from someone in authority. You might need to regroup afterward. Remain confident that you have the wherewithal to handle this issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: The morning finds you in a funk, but one that leaves quickly. You will be delighted by midafternoon, when a challenge perks you up. Once more, ideas flow, and you emerge as a cheerful and flirtatious person. Curb a tendency to go overboard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★ ★ ★: In the morning, make calls, schedule meetings and, at the same time, breeze past a problem with ease. If you don’t allow a situation to become a big deal, it won’t be. In the afternoon, turn off your phone and get as much done as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★ ★ ★ ★: If you want to get past a financial barrier, the time is in the a.m. Otherwise, you could be overwhelmed by what might be on your plate. Once opposite sides find a connection, the need for closeness returns. You could feel vulnerable and closed down again, but why?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: Use the a.m. for anything important. You are energized and can see the many different sides of an issue. Your intuitive and intellectual skills peak in the morning. By afternoon, your financial savvy may go down the drain. Use care.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★ ★ ★ ★: Though in a funk when you wake up, by the end of the day, you are a shooting star. You could surprise a child or loved one with your effusive self-expression. If you are single, a new person could enter the picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★ ★ ★ ★: If you are going to succeed in a key venture, the first part of the day is best. By late afternoon, you need some downtime. Do exactly that. Otherwise, you could become today’s grouch of the Zodiac!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★ ★ ★ ★: You handle a lot and, in the long run, you succeed, complete and/or do whatever is necessary today. Make time for a personal project, too. Schedule a meeting for late in the day, when you can stay a little longer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★ ★ ★ ★: Look at the big picture. Once you detach from a difficult situation, you’ll feel better. Listen to what is being said more carefully. You will understand where someone is coming from and could see a bias that might be important to identify.