ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make travel plans, get organized and touch base with old friends and relatives on the 17th and 18th. You'll learn plenty if you listen to someone with more experience or expertise. A positive change in your love life is apparent. An emotional situation involving someone you are concerned about will escalate on the 19th and 20th. Do your best to be empathetic and helpful. Physical changes will boost your ego. Choose your battles wisely on the 21st and 22nd. Keep in mind, this is the season to be jolly! Offer peace and wisdom, not criticism. Keep busy on the 23rd. Channel your energy into taking care of unfinished business. Much can be accomplished if you keep your plans simple and practice moderation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Offer help to those in need on the 17th and 18th. Your contribution at work or to an organization you believe in will make you feel good. Use your imagination to find a suitable solution for someone facing a dilemma. Travel about, make calls or set up meetings that will help you tie up loose ends on the 19th and 20th. Make financial decisions that will help you save. Don't let love cost you on the 21st and 22nd. You may want to show how much you care with a costly offering, but love, affection and hands-on help will be the greatest gift of all. Partnerships will require complete honesty on the 23rd. Offer a well laid-out plan to offset disappointment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): On the 17th and 18th, look for alternatives instead of hiding from facts with regard to financial or joint money matters. Positive change will come about if you cut out unnecessary expenditures. An emotional situation should be handled with care on the 19th and 20th. Getting along with peers, relatives and neighbors will help you avoid setbacks that can ruin your social plans. Take care of odds and ends at work on the 21st and 22nd. You'll feel much better putting things behind you so that you can begin again with a clean slate. Avoid emotional and physical indulgence. Common sense will be required on the 23rd. Take time to improve physical health and to gain clarity and personal growth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of details and your to-do list on the 17th and 18th. Share your thoughts with someone you love. A joint venture should be looked at carefully before you proceed. Partnerships that offer something unique should take precedence on the 19th and 20th. Once you have everything in place, you will feel better about enjoying the festivities going on around you. Don't make an impulsive move based on fluctuating emotions. Overdoing it on the 21st and 22nd will turn into a problem that will set you back. Avoid indulgent situations or people. Practice common sense and moderation. Short trips on the 23rd to visit a friend or family member will bring back fond memories. Reminisce and make plans to get together more often.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Socialize, make a lunch date or do some last-minute shopping on the 17th and 18th. You can mix business with pleasure as long as you aren't indulgent. Being reasonable and charming will make a lasting impression. On the 19th and 20th, take care of any details that will help you seal a deal or avoid a setback. Don't let your emotions interfere with your common sense. Partnerships will be shaky on the 21st and 22nd. Avoid arguments that arise from embellishment or indulgent behavior. Think matters through and ask for input if you aren't sure what's fair. Turn your home into a place of comfort on the 23rd. Romance is highlighted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get out and about on the 17th and 18th. Pick up items that you want to have on hand to celebrate end-of-year festivities. Avoid getting into an argument with someone you love due to a misunderstanding. Less talk on the 19th and 20th will give you more time to take care of your responsibilities without complaint or criticism. Discipline and hard work will ensure you leave nothing to chance or incomplete. Take care of money matters on the 21st and 22nd. Look for ways to save. Bargains should be looked at carefully. Don't act impulsively. Do your best to nurture important relationships on the 23rd. What you do now will make a difference to your future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can talk your way in or out of any situation on the 17th and 18th. Bring about positive change in the dynamics of your important relationships by making suggestions or offers. Romance is in the stars. Emotions will flare up on the 19th and 20th when dealing with domestic matters. Consistency will help alleviate problems before the situation escalates. Be willing to compromise. Don't let your work suffer on the 21st and 22nd from all the excitement going on around you. Live up to your promises and be ready to pitch in and help when needed. Romance is on the rise. Don't overspend on items you don't need on the 23rd. Living within your means will ease stress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take care of personal and work-related money matters on the 17th and 18th. Don't leave unpaid any debts that have the potential to grow if neglected. An unusual change at home will help you cut your overhead. Use muscle and desire to reach your goal on the 19th and 20th. The accomplishments you make will impress onlookers and make you feel pretty good about you and your future. Think and take action in a sensible manner on the 21st and 22nd. Refuse to let your emotions take over and lead to a disagreement you'll end up regretting. Open up your doors to friends and family on the 23rd. Whatever you offer others will be appreciated and reciprocated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Bring about positive change on the 17th and 18th. Social engagements, dealing with children, shopping for upcoming events, and making personal assessments and alterations to how you are going to do things in the future look promising. Put on your Good Samaritan hat on the 19th and 20th and help those less fortunate. Your input will boost your reputation and encourage future prospects. A little charm on the 21st and 22nd, mixed with suggestions, hands-on help and the willingness to compromise or bring about positive change, will be well received. Romance is featured. Time spent with someone you love on the 23rd will lead to interesting plans and a positive lifestyle change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Downplay your plans on the 17th and 18th if you want to keep what you are up to a secret. An opportunity appears to be coming your way. Emotions will surface on the 19th and 20th. Be prepared to make changes if it will help you avoid being pressured by someone who tends to be relentless. Have an alternative plan ready to counter any future negotiations that can leave you in a vulnerable position. Don't overreact on the 21st and 22nd when it comes to contracts or negotiations. Common sense will be needed when dealing with legal or financial matters. Give some thought to your professional plans on the 23rd. An unusual offer will capture your attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You don't have to go overboard on the 17th and 18th or make promises that will jeopardize other areas of your life. Take a responsible attitude and know when to say no. Re-evaluate your life, beliefs and future prospects on the 19th and 20th. An honest appraisal will help you make choices and changes to improve the way you live. Curb bad habits and proceed. Know when enough is enough on the 21st and 22nd, and you will avoid criticism and controversy. Letting your emotions take over and lead you into an argument will not help a relationship that is already fragile. Look at the big picture on the 23rd and do your best to get along. Avoid indulgence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Tread carefully on the 17th and 18th when dealing with friends, colleagues and relatives. You are best to listen and consider what's in your best interest. Taking a back seat will help you avoid being accused of meddling. Sort through personal papers on the 19th and 20th and make some last-minute adjustments to investments and documents that need to be updated. Don't give in to emotional pressure on the 21st and 22nd or to someone trying to take advantage of you or what you have worked so hard to acquire. Keep your personal papers and passwords a secret. Physical activity will help curb your emotions on the 23rd. Avoid a spat by keeping busy and doing what you can to pitch in and help.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Have a well laid-out plan in place on the 10th to avoid interference. Getting along with your peers or making plans to collaborate will be difficult if you let emotions take over. Share your feelings with someone you love on the 11th, 12th and 13th and you will be able to iron out a potential problem before you move forward with your plans. Tie up loose ends on the 14th and 15th and deal with any work-related issues you have with a colleague or boss. Offer unique solutions and incentives to offset any resistance. Shopping, getting together with friends and taking care of festive plans should be part of your agenda on the 16th. Romance is highlighted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Information is power. On the 10th, learn all you can to ensure that you can barter with anyone who cares to oppose you. Joint ventures may tempt you on the 11th, 12th and 13th, but be cautious moving forward. The numbers won't add up if you take a closer look at the sales pitch someone has given you. It's OK to be different on the 14th and 15th. Offering your help or solutions to problems you foresee will be met with interest as well as questions. Be prepared to offer insight and lay out a plan to ensure success. Emotions and money won't mix on the 16th. You may be tempted to donate, but first find out exactly how your money will be used.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Relationship problems will arise on the 10th if you or someone else has made an unrealistic promise. Don't say what you think someone wants to hear. Honesty is the only way to avoid repercussions. Make personal changes on the 11th, 12th and 13th that will help you gain respect. Share your feelings and future plans, and you will clear up any doubts regarding whether you are involved with the right person. Keep your money in a safe place on the 14th and 15th and avoid overspending on items you don't need. Take a creative approach to work as well as to investments. Make time for someone you love on the 16th. A romantic gesture is encouraged.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You'll uncover interesting information on the 10th about someone that will transform the way you feel about him or her. Home, personal and relationship improvements should be considered. An emotional matter will escalate on the 11th, 12th and 13th if you act in haste. Don't make a move until you discover what's actually going on. Taking action based on an assumption will lead to trouble. On the 14th and 15th, a business trip or meeting with someone you have worked with in the past will lead to an interesting proposal. Networking is favored. Don't believe everything you hear on the 16th. Someone will use emotional tactics to trick you into doing something that you don't feel like doing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay focused on what you have to take care of on the 10th. Don't let emotional issues concerning a friend, relative or neighbor stop you from reaching your goal. Emotional shopping should be avoided. An unexpected move on the 11th, 12th and 13th will help catapult you in a new and exciting direction. A networking event or attending a conference will open up a passage to professional opportunities. Be cautious how you handle personal matters and domestic problems on the 14th and 15th. Situations will spin out of control if you let your emotions take over. Make plans to do something in the spirit of the season on the 16th. Kids' programs will spark the child within you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be careful when handling family and domestic matters on the 10th. Not everyone will be as eager as you are to take on responsibilities to clear up unfinished business. Delegate work if you want help. Use your intelligence on the 11th, 12th and 13th to put your finances, expenses and debts in order. Don't be a Grinch; preparing for upcoming festivities will bring your family closer together. Take care of errands on the 14th and 15th that will make it easier for you to enjoy the last couple of weeks of the year without being overwhelmed by too many responsibilities. Keeping secrets will be difficult on the 16th. Expect someone to blow your cover or to reveal trusted information.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful what you share with others on the 10th. Someone will be eager to use personal information against you. Your charm will help you persuade others to do things your way on the 11th, 12th and 13th. Short trips, conversations with siblings and setting up lunch or shopping dates are favored. Plan a surprise for someone you love. Don't go overboard on the 14th and 15th. You'll be tempted to indulge or to reconnect with someone who may not have been the best influence in the past. Think about the consequence of your actions before you do something you'll regret. Touch base with friends or relatives you want to see on the 16th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Trust will be broken on the 10th if you let someone from your past back into your life. Ask questions regarding problems that cropped up last time you believed what you were told. Help those less fortunate on the 11th, 12th and 13th. By reaching out, you will make a difference. A unique plan to improve not only your lifestyle, but that of those who live in your community, will add to your popularity. Speak up and follow through. Make changes at home on the 14th and 15th. Preparations for end-of-year festivities will get you into the spirit of the season. A secret you are keeping on the 16th will make someone you love suspicious.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Embellishing a story may be entertaining on the 10th, but it will also upset someone close to you. Be considerate of others when sharing personal information. Make changes on the 11th, 12th and 13th that will give you more time to spend with friends and family. Enjoying life is essential to becoming successful. Happiness is the ultimate goal. Be creative on the 14th and 15th when dealing with people in need or less fortunate. Not everyone will have the same insight or mindset you have. Offering hope and a helping hand will go a long way. Get in the spirit of the season on the 16th. Make someone's day by offering a gesture of kindness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take care of unfinished business around the house on the 10th before someone complains. Getting ahead so that you can enjoy the upcoming festivities is advised. Don't get all worked up over nothing on the 11th, 12th and 13th. If something needs to be taken care of, do it quickly and efficiently and without making a fuss. Work alone if it means you'll be more productive. Dedication and hard work will pay off on the 14th and 15th. What you accomplish by adding your unique touch will make you look good and warrant praise as well as a reward. Someone's actions will change your life on the 16th. Look beyond the initial confusion and you will see the benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be specific when dealing with matters concerning others on the 10th. Don't leave room for error. An emotional outburst will lead to regrettable statements. On the 11th, 12th and 13th, think about what you would like when trying to come up with a way to surprise someone. A change in the way you handle money will ease stress. Emotions will take over on the 14th and 15th, leaving you with a lot of explaining to do. Contain your true feelings until you have had a better chance to review the truth and rethink your options. Plan a day trip on the 16th to visit an old friend, relative or someone you used to work alongside.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotions will be used as ammunition, meant to cut deep and make you think about your past, present and future, on the 10th. Look at the facts and make adjustments. Take the time to nurture important relationships on the 11th, 12th and 13th. It's important to be honest and end this year on a high note by making amends with anyone you have had a falling-out with in the past. Personal gains can be made on the 14th and 15th. Tidy up loose ends and bring about personal changes that will encourage you to expand your interests or revive old ones. Say little and listen carefully on the 16th. Protect personal information as well as your feelings.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep talking on the 3rd and 4th until you get your point across. You have a lot to offer and plenty to gain if you are passionate and persuasive when dealing with others. Romance is encouraged, and positive change is within reach. Stay focused on what you have to accomplish on the 5th and 6th, but don't neglect or try to change someone you love. A short trip on the 7th and 8th will lead to interesting information and new connections. Express interest in collaborating, and offer a sneak peak at what you have to offer. Don't expect everyone to be honest with you on the 9th. Confusion will set in if you don't ask questions and mention the concerns you have.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take care of personal documents, investments and unfinished personal business on the 3rd and 4th. Don't allow anyone to handle your affairs for you. Staying in control will give you a better idea of where you stand financially as the year comes to a close. Check out the online job market on the 5th and 6th and see what's available. You may be surprised to find something that suits your qualifications and interests you as well. Changes at home on the 7th and 8th that require you to adapt will be trying but serve a purpose. Visitors will crowd your space but also bring you joy. Enjoy socializing on the 9th, but don't overspend trying to make a good impression.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotions will be close to the surface on the 3rd and 4th. Do your best to stay on track and to live up to your promises. Love and romance are highlighted. Be creative with regard to purchases you make for others on the 5th and 6th. You don't have to go into debt to prove you love someone. A token along with kindness and sincerity will be sufficient. Get busy fixing up your home on the 7th and 8th and preparing for the end-of-year festivities. Share your feelings and future plans with loved ones, and you'll get the support you need to move forward. Emotional problems will surface on the 9th if you or someone close to you has not been honest. Make amends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Rethink your job prospects on the 3rd and 4th, and you'll figure out a way to move into a better position. Don't let someone you work with upset you. You'll find it difficult to contain your emotions on the 5th and 6th. Look for a creative outlet that will help ease your stress and help you prepare for year-end festivities. Make arrangements to pitch in and help those less fortunate on the 7th and 8th. Your contribution will make you feel good as well as make a difference to others. Be careful what you say on the 9th. It will be easy to offend someone who is just trying to help out. Avoid complaining or being overly critical.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go where the action is on the 3rd and 4th. Your enthusiasm will result in greater popularity. Enjoy shopping sprees and bargain-hunting, and leave time to socialize with friends or romance your lover. Personal money matters, documents and tidying up loose ends should be your intent on the 5th and 6th. Deal with institutions, legal matters and time-sensitive paperwork before it's too late. Plan something special on the 7th and 8th that will put you in the festive season. Shopping for a purchase you want to make and write off on your tax return should be put into play. Don't be tricked into something you don't need on the 9th. A sales pitch will not be all it's cracked up to be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be careful how you handle others on the 3rd and 4th. Partnerships will be faced with uncertainty. A heart-to-heart discussion will help you come to a decision that can change the way you move forward. Get involved in something that is meaningful on the 5th and 6th. The more you do to help others, the better you will feel about yourself. A chance encounter with someone unique will intrigue you. Fix up your home on the 7th and 8th, or make changes to your personal papers, investments or debts that need to be eliminated. Positive changes will ease your stress. Don't confuse anyone on the 9th by being evasive or skirting issues that need to be discussed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look for something exciting to do on the 3rd and 4th. A get-together with friends or relatives whom you don't see that often will inspire you to travel and communicate more next year. Uncertainty can spark a spat on the 5th and 6th if you aren't willing to adapt to the changes taking place. Don't make assumptions; get the facts. A closer look on the 7th and 8th at what you have been doing to earn or raise money will help you decide what it is you really want to do. A partnership looks promising, and romance is encouraged. Be careful not to let someone take advantage of your enthusiasm on the 9th. Only sign up for what you want to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look for alternatives on the 3rd and 4th if you don't like what you see coming down the pipeline. It's up to you to make choices that best suit your needs as well as your budget. Good ideas will develop from conversations and experiences you have on the 5th and 6th. Observe how others react, and you will get a good sense of what you should do next. Changes at home look promising. Look at your current financial situation on the 7th and 8th, and you will discover a way to cut your overhead or bring in more cash. Don't get upset; make the changes necessary to ease your stress. Honest and open communication on the 9th will help stifle a difficult situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Turn your thoughts into actions on the 3rd and 4th. Partnerships will give you the added push you need to finish what you start. Change will encourage you to diversify and embrace new beginnings. Do what you can to help others on the 5th and 6th, but not at your expense. Offer suggestions, but don't take over someone else's responsibilities. Potential gains can be made on the 7th and 8th through property investments, settlements or changes you make to cut your overhead. Pay more attention to personal relationships. Romance is encouraged. Truth matters on the 9th, and anything short of the facts will be looked upon as a shortcoming on your part. Live up to your promises and expectations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Talking to superiors or dealing with institutions or government agencies will be tricky on the 3rd and 4th. Being backed into a corner will lead to frustration and anger. Take a moment to investigate all of your options. Head in a unique direction on the 5th and 6th, and you will catch others off-guard. It's important to have your plans in place before you begin. Precision and facts will help you get what you want. You can revise contracts, settlements or money matters on the 7th and 8th if you take intelligent measures to adjust your overhead and lifestyle. Take better care of your health on the 9th. Proper diet and regular exercise will turn out to be beneficial.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Intellectual stimulation will lead to all sorts of new ideas on the 3rd and 4th. Share your thoughts, offer suggestions and take part in events that give you a platform to express your concerns. Emotional spending will leave you cash-poor on the 5th and 6th. Look for a way to make your money grow, not depreciate. Don't fold under pressure or give someone the upper hand. Negotiate on your own behalf. Partnerships are featured on the 7th and 8th. Formulate agreements and discuss important matters that will influence your future. Romance is highlighted. An emotional situation on the 9th will lead to stress and lowered vitality. Be reasonable, and you'll find a solution that is unanimously received by everyone involved.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Face opposition as well as your own demons on the 3rd and 4th. Make amends and put the past behind you. Know when to admit you were as much to blame as anyone else. Pick up where you left off on the 5th and 6th. Take care of unfinished business and put personal matters to rest so that you can head into next year without regrets, losses or disappointments. Rethink your current direction on the 7th and 8th and consider your options. It's never too late to make a change; where there is a will, there is a way. Self-awareness begins with honesty and should be what you strive for on the 9th. A retreat or personal assessment will do you good.