ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stay focused on your goal and keep tabs on your bank balance on the 27th, 28th and 29th. It's important that you know exactly where you stand financially before the year comes to a close. Look out for your interests, and you'll avoid disappointment and disputes. Helping others will result in controversy on the 30th and 31st. It will be necessary to implement practical strategy if you want to improve your future. You'll feel an emotional tug as you try to close one door and open another on the 1st and 2nd. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, you will gain the recognition required to reach your goal. A romantic celebration will improve your love life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Refuse to let emotional differences you have with someone ruin your train of thought on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Don't lose sight of your goals, and make sure that you head into the remainder of the year with your resolutions and game plan for the new year well planned. On the 30th and 31st, getting together with old friends or making new ones will bode well and help you start the year off on a happy note with plenty of options that are geared toward learning, experience and advancement. Stick close to home on the 1st and 2nd, and enjoy the making plans with the ones you love. Map out your plans for family fun and working as a team to ensure everyone's success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Remember the past and learn from your mistakes on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Don't overdo it in any way, shape or form. It's important to protect your health and well-being if you want to head into the new year without unwanted baggage. Do your part, but don't let anyone bamboozle you into taking on more than your share. Emotional situations will escalate fast on the 30th and 31st. Surround yourself with people you can trust and who you know will look out for your best interests. Indulgence will lead to unsavory situations. Travel and communication will help you get back on track on the 1st and 2nd. Bring about changes that will lead to a better life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Reminiscing will lead to some changes at home and to the way you live life on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Present your intentions for the upcoming year, and discuss the possibilities with someone you want to include in your future. Romance is on the rise and will encourage a positive response to your plans. A celebration is in order on the 30th and 31st, but not necessarily with a vast number of people. If you are feeling intimate, keep your plans limited to just those with whom you want to bring in the new year. Emotions will be difficult to control on the 1st and 2nd. Don't let anyone or anything get to you. Spend time making positive changes to your living quarters and nurturing important relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A steady pace will help you take care of unfinished business on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Put your plans into motion and your resolutions into your daily routine. Head into the new year with a jumpstart, and you will feel good when the year comes to a close. Bring about personal change on the 30th and 31st. Update your look or make plans to start a new project or pick up skills that will help boost your qualifications. Make plans to celebrate with someone you love. Your charm and innovative approach to life will lead to greater interest in what you are doing on the 1st and 2nd. Don't hesitate to network and share your ideas. Romance and business trips are highlighted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Open a new segment of your life on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Make a point to do things your way and to concentrate on the people and projects that bring you the most in return. The new year is coming, and with a positive attitude and strong focus, you can set the pace for a fruitful year. Don't hold on to situations that aren't working for you on the 30th and 31st. Make a clean break and breathe easy as you close another chapter in your life. Raise a glass to new beginnings. Don't let anyone meddle in your personal affairs on the 1st and 2nd. Do what makes you happy, and look forward with optimism.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep a low profile on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Don't initiate change, but adapt to the inevitable. Keeping the balance and the peace will help you navigate your way through to the new year without too much discord. Gather information based on what people say but don't share your personal thoughts, and it will give you the edge you need when the time is right to strike back. Be innovative and introspective when it comes to self-improvement on the 30th and 31st. A trip or socializing with the people who inspire you will be instrumental in helping you make an important decision. Emotions will surface on the 1st and 2nd. Use your voice to establish your position and your plans. Make your move.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Share your thoughts and plans on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Your unique and innovative ideas will summon attention and beneficial suggestions. Express your feelings for someone you love and his or her part in your plans. On the 30th and 31st, do your best to help someone in need, but not at the expense of falling short when it comes to your own needs and promises. Touch base with someone from your past you miss or want to reconnect with. A surprise is best kept that way on the 1st and 2nd. Take the time you need to address every detail personally. Leave no room for error, and you'll enjoy the results you get when ready to share.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to home on the 27th, 28th and 29th. You can resolve issues quickly if you take care of matters personally. Don't be fooled by an empty promise someone offers you. Put more emphasis on making your dollar stretch, not spending or being indulgent. Use discipline and bring about positive personal change. Deception and disillusionment are apparent on the 30th and 31st. Abiding by rules and sticking to a promise you made will help you avoid a costly mistake. Protect against accident or injury. On the 1st and 2nd, get your home and your business affairs in order so that you can head into the new year without baggage. Don't let what others do influence you. Avoid friends who have been a poor influence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Press go and start the ball rolling on the 27th, 28th and 29th. Make a point to go after your goals by connecting with the people in your personal and professional circle who can help you get ahead. Romance will improve an important relationship. Look over your personal documents on the 30th and 31st, and make any last-minute adjustments. You stand to come into something unexpected; however, the circumstances may not be as easy to swallow. Do what you have to do and move forward. Follow up what you discussed at the close of the year with action on the 1st and 2nd. Use past experience to counter any opposition or delays you face. Stick close to home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take time to rest or to work on a project you enjoying doing on the 27th, 28th and 29th. A chance to look over your upcoming schedule will help you make some early plans for next year's events and personal activities that you want to participate in. You'll look your best and grab compliments from someone special on the 30th and 31st. An idea you have will turn out to be easier to accomplish than anticipated and give you something to look forward to if you put things in place before the year comes to a close. Romance will bring great satisfaction and plenty of unexpected surprises on the 1st and 2nd. A positive change will make the beginning of the year one to remember.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Open up about the way you feel and what you want to do on the 27th, 28th and 29th. You'll encounter someone interested in joining forces with you. A joint effort will bring the long-term results you desire and help you establish your position. Don't let someone else's concerns or problems slow you down on the 30th and 31st. Focus on the people with whom you want to close one year and bring in another, and enjoy the celebration. Sticking close to home and enjoying the company of good friends and family will help you avoid travel delays on the 1st and 2nd. Don't feel the need to make personal changes if you don't want to. Bide your time and see what transpires.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't let your emotions stand in the way of your progress on the 20th. Idle time is the enemy. Don't let anyone bait you into an argument. Work behind the scenes on the 21st and 22nd, and you will get the most done with the least amount of interference. You can stabilize your financial situation by being innovative when it comes to spending. Spending time with someone you love will be satisfying and comforting on the 23rd and 24th. Rely on others to take care of the added chores that crop up at this time of the year. Be careful not to do or say something you'll regret on the 25th and 26th. Bide your time, be diplomatic and offer peace, not discord.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You'll be able to handle whatever comes your way on the 20th. Take on added responsibilities if it will help out someone who is elderly or showing signs of stress. Share your feelings on the 21st and 22nd, and you will resolve some issues that have been bothering you. A little romance and festive cheer will mellow the mood and the atmosphere. Be careful not to overdo it on the 23rd and 24th. You may feel the necessity to overspend or indulge in order to keep up with someone when the opposite is the better choice. On the 25th and 26th, short trips in order to spend time with relatives will be enlightening. Listen and learn about family history and tradition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): On the 20th, you will tune into what others are thinking, making it easy for you to please the people you care about most. Partnerships can be taken to a higher level. Be conscientious of others on the 21st and 22nd. If you lack understanding and compassion, you will be challenged in a faceoff with someone. Be mindful and accommodating. It's always nice to help those less fortunate, but on the 23rd and 24th, focus on home, family and the needs of the people closest to you. Spread a little festive cheer to the children and seniors in your life on the 25th and 26th. An energetic approach to life will help you point the ones you love in a positive direction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look for something unique that will bring joy to someone you love on the 20th. A day trip or learning more about different traditions will offer new ways to end one year and begin another. Make love a top priority on the 21st and 22nd. Discuss future plans, and get into the spirit of the season. Exploring alternative lifestyles will encourage you to find a happy medium that will please both you and someone you love. Don't reveal a secret on the 23rd and 24th, or you may be blamed or put in an awkward position. Go about your business and do your own thing. Enlist the help of others to ensure that you can fulfill a promise you made on the 25th and 26th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Shop until you drop on the 20th, and you will find a lot of bargains. The changes you make at home will add joy to those you live with or those who visit. Don't let emotions stop you from asking for something you want on the 21st and 22nd. Your determination will help you gain the support you need to follow your dream. Social events are best kept to a minimum on the 23rd and 24th. Indulgence can put you in a compromising position. Think of how your actions will affect others, and do your best to do the right thing. Don't make last-minute changes on the 25th and 26th. Stick to your original plan, and avoid an emotional spat.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't give in to unreasonable demands on the 20th. Set out to offer help to organizations bringing festive cheer to those less fortunate. Someone you encounter will suggest an interesting way to bring in the new year. Get together with friends on the 21st and 22nd. Making plans for the upcoming festivities will ensure that you get to enjoy some down time with the people who bring you joy. Express your true feelings, and a positive change will take place. Overspending or being indulgent will lead to an emotional dispute that can influence your reputation on the 23rd and 24th. Volunteer time on the 25th and 26th, and you will impress someone you love. Romance is in the stars.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take it easy on the 20th. Make personal plans, and stick to the promises you make to avoid backlash. Avoid mishaps by asking questions and doing things right the first time. Discuss your plans for the new year on the 21st and 22nd, and you will make positive moves in a direction that will ease your stress and give you peace of mind. It's up to you to make things happen. Check out different traditions, philosophies, places to live or pursuits that will help you live out your dreams on the 23rd and 24th. You'll face regret if you voice your opinion or take on a battle that is impossible to win on the 25th and 26th. Move on without leaving a wake behind you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Enjoy a little festive cheer with your peers on the 20th. It will help you build a solid future for upcoming projects and pursuits that interest you. Make a purchase, decision or plan that you know will bring someone special in your life a pleasant surprise on the 21st and 22nd. You will find an exceptional bargain while shopping. Control your emotions and your spending on the 23rd and 24th. Guests who drop by for a little festive cheer will admire a unique change you have made to your home life or your appearance. Offer emotional support to the one you love on the 25th and 26th, and you will make a lasting difference to the outcome of a situation you face.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Express your feelings and plans on the 20th, but don't make a commitment that you cannot keep. Simplicity and moderation will be your ticket to success. Take care of pressing business on the 21st and 22nd. You will face some setbacks that if not attended to immediately will affect your earning power in the new year. On the 23rd and 24th, offer what you can to the person who has been by your side or supported you the most this past year. Your input and hands-on help will improve your personal life. Travel plans will face delays on the 25th and 26th. Stick to the rules, or you will end up dealing with matters that concern authority figures and institutions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Reunite with old friends or colleagues on the 20th, and you will be offered alternative suggestions to a situation you face. Getting together and sharing information will lead to an interesting joint venture. An unusual offer or gift will be given to you on the 21st and 22nd. Celebrate your good fortune with someone you love. Not everyone will be on your team on the 23rd and 24th. Someone is likely to try to make you look bad. Observe and be ready to counter in a diplomatic manner. Bragging will lead to trouble. Emotions will escalate on the 25th and 26th. If someone is disappointed with a gift or suggestion you offer, consider this person's motives and importance to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You'll have some wonderful ideas that will ease stress and bring peace to the people you love on the 20th. Contact with someone you used to work with will result in an interesting offer. Secrets will be difficult to contain on the 21st and 22nd. Do your best not to let your emotions get the better of you. A quiet approach to whatever you do will give you the freedom to finish what you start. Money is heading your way on the 23rd and 24th. Make plans to do things with children or someone who inspires you to try new things. Listen and learn on the 25th and 26th, and you will discover something that will bring clarity to a situation that puzzles you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can make changes to the way you do things on the 20th. Consider your likes and dislikes, and make a point to do what suits you best and brings you the least anxiety. On the 21st and 22nd, you'll find out something interesting regarding a position if you celebrate with co-workers or someone you have worked with in the past. The information provided will be a clue to something you should reconsider doing in the new year. Don't give in to emotional manipulation on the 23rd and 24th. Back away from anyone putting demands on you or asking for too much. A favorable change on the 25th and 26th will improve a close relationship you have with someone special. Romance is highlighted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Think before you act on the 13th and 14th. Learn from past mistakes, and you will save money and prove that you are capable of handling whatever comes your way. Protect your money and your possessions on the 15th and 16th. Loss, theft or misplacing things can be expected. Problems with contracts, settlements and legal matters will be based on false information. Emotional discussions will not end well on the 17th and 18th. Don't take what others say seriously. Dissect what you hear, and figure out how best to deal with the matter. A short trip will be good for you on the 19th. Whether you visit a friend or relative or just take time to be alone, it will help ease your stress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can avoid emotional discord if you stay active on the 13th and 14th. Check out what your community has to offer, and get involved in the festivities. You'll be enlightened by the information you gather and the observations you make. Working as a team player or focusing on important relationships will help you come to some interesting conclusions that allow you to make an important decision on the 15th and 16th. Money concerns will surface on the 17th and 18th if you have overspent on unnecessary items. Draw the line and set a budget to ensure you don't go into debt. Private discussions regarding money, ideas or a pending settlement will help you get back on track on the 19th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the initiative and a serious position on the plans you want to make with family, a friend or your lover on the 13th and 14th. A promise you make will make a huge difference to someone who means a lot to you. You'll face emotional manipulation on the 15th and 16th. Don't give in to someone who is making you feel guilty. Jeopardizing your position or reputation will not bode well when it comes to getting ahead. You can't do it all on the 17th and 18th. Avoid being put in an awkward position. Not honoring a promise will end up costing you. Take on the things that are most important to you on the 19th, and you will make a difference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You'll be tempted to make emotional purchases on the 13th and 14th. Buying something to lift your spirits or that you think will make someone love you more will end up being a letdown. On the 15th and 16th, express your feelings with words and by showing affection, and you will realize where you stand and how to proceed as you head into the new year. Romance will be the best gift you can offer that special someone. Plan to do something unusual on the 17th and 18th. Helping others or donating time to your local food bank or soup kitchen will be educational. An emotional incident on the 19th will escalate quickly if you let your anger take over.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): On the 13th and 14th, emotions will surface regarding affairs of the heart and domestic matters. You may want to question your motives before you make a change that offers no guarantees. You'll be tempted to spend to please others on the 15th and 16th. Don't leave yourself in a compromising position. With a little ingenuity and discipline, you can cut costs and make those you care about happy. Make sure your personal papers are in order on the 17th and 18th. A mistake now will be costly come tax time. A short trip to visit older or younger friends or relatives will be appreciated. Share your ideas on the 19th, and you will get help from an unexpected source.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't be too quick to make changes based on the conversations you have with others on the 13th and 14th. Take a wait-and-see approach -- especially if money or joint ventures are involved. Leave yourself plenty of time to get things ready or finished on the 15th and 16th. Emotional mishaps will leave you scrambling if you take on responsibilities that don't belong to you. Take time to enjoy someone you love, family and the seasonal festivities. Someone is likely to overreact on the 17th and 18th, causing emotional stress and uncertainty. Be an observer, not an instigator. An unexpected gift, donation or kind gesture can be expected on the 19th. Your gratitude will result in ongoing support and positive offerings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Choose your words wisely on the 13th and 14th. You will be blamed for meddling if you interfere in someone's personal affairs. Don't bring about change unless you are willing to put up with the consequences. On the 15th and 16th, shopping, networking and attending business events will give you a chance to get ahead with your to-do list as well as your professional plans. Planning for the new year by being progressive will pay off. Don't let your emotions stop you from making a good decision on the 17th and 18th. Hidden matters will take you by surprise. Bide your time. Play it safe, and avoid being sorry. Domestic problems will surface on the 19th. Keep your opinions to yourself for the time being.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take a direct approach and get things done on the 13th and 14th. The discussions you have now will help you prepare for the changes you want to bring about in the new year. Don't let an emotional incident ruin your plans or stop you from taking care of your professional responsibilities on the 15th and 16th. Stepping up and doing what's expected of you will separate you from any competition you encounter. Don't be afraid to show off a little on the 17th and 18th. Your insight and creative spin on how you think things should be done will attract positive attention. Finish what you start on the 19th. Go over fine print in a deal you are considering, and prepare to negotiate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): On the 13th and 14th, positive personal changes can be yours if you are willing to do the work required to reach your goals. Domestic and professional gains will be directly linked to your enthusiasm and progressive action. Don't let someone you are fond of take advantage of your generosity and good nature on the 15th and 16th. Avoid making donations you cannot afford. You'll accomplish more if you stick close to home on the 17th and 18th. Travel and dealing with rules and institutions will be disruptive. Invite friends or relatives over on the 19th to help with some preparations you want to make for the upcoming festivities. 'Tis the season to be jolly, so do your best to avoid senseless squabbles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your thoughts to yourself on the 13th and 14th. Emotional situations will lead to unwanted change or mishaps that will be costly. An impulsive act will lead to an ongoing argument. Take better care of your health on the 15th and 16th. It's important not to overdo it if you want to enjoy end-of-year events. Too much of anything will develop into a problem. You'll have a much better understanding of what's going on around you both at work and concerning money matters, contracts and settlements on the 17th and 18th. Communications will be your vehicle to future success. Staying busy and out of the way will help you avoid an incident or argument on the 19th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): On the 13th and 14th, helping others may be gratifying, but it won't help you get ahead. You have to use your time wisely and pay as much attention to your needs as to what you do for others. Don't worry about changing your mind or deciding to do things differently on the 15th and 16th. Follow your heart and your basic instincts, and you will make the best choice for you. Someone will mislead you or give you a false impression on the 17th and 18th. Question what others do and say before you agree to take part in a joint venture. Re-evaluate your current direction on the 19th, and make a list of what you need to do to raise your status.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Refuse to let anyone stand in the way of your advancement on the 13th and 14th. Take control, and speak your mind. Being upfront will lead to greater options and income potential. Be aware of what others do and say on the 15th and 16th. Knowing what you are up against and taking action based on facts will help you protect your assets. Don't overspend on someone you want to impress; just be yourself. You will be sensitive to other people's thoughts and feelings on the 17th and 18th. Let your intuition help you decipher your situation. Romance is encouraged. Make changes based on what you see and the information you gather on the 19th. Don't let misleading signals sidetrack you.