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Crossword solution for 2/2/12

Today’s Birthday (02/03/12). Somehow, you don’t take things for granted anymore. Not resources, love or health. Enjoy them this year in the company of those you love most. It’s not about accumulating stuff but about higher ideals, values and principles. Carpe diem!

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Finish a job carefully. Slow and steady does it. Hurry and you might get to do it twice. Leave negative words unsaid; they can multiply. Silence is golden today.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Don’t let a minor disagreement mess up your plans. Compromise. Talk about money later. Get some post-holiday rest to stay healthy. Tea, soup and a movie could be nice.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Refuse to be suppressed, yet wild impulsiveness could cause accidents, so balance it out. Stand up for your health by taking good care of yourself.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5 — The timing’s not right so proceed later. Stay close to home. Have some compassion. You’re doing the best you can with what you have. A bubble bath and some chocolate soothe.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Your friends may demand something that you don’t really want to do. Sometimes there’s power in saying “no.” Have fun without spending; challenge your creativity.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — It’s not a good time to travel. Don’t issue orders. An assumption gets challenged. Release old limitations. Take it on faith.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Wander quietly through your imagination. Explore ice cream castles or travel deep into feathered canyons. Let your creativity run wild. Fairy tales can become real.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — You may be thinking about it too much, and that’s okay. Stay close to home and take it easy. Slow down. Silence can be a symphony of elegant understatement.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — The difficult work is just about over. You’ll be reaping the rewards soon, but don’t spend what you don’t have yet. Keep up a good pace. It takes you far.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — You’re dependable and do good work. Shift your routine around. Don’t get burned out to the point that you get sick. Take time for yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — There are many opportunities for romance, but they require you to stop looking at your belly button. Don’t waste resources, either. Be creative.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — The waves threaten to rock your boat today. Strap yourself in, keep your eye on the horizon and sail on. Luckily, you’re good at this and love an adventure.