ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Trust in yourself and your ideas if you want to move forward with your long-term plans. Your knowledge and intelligence will help you win any debate you face. Personal change looks promising.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An emotional situation based on half-truths will leave you in a quandary. Look for unusual ways to compensate someone being left out or hurt by what’s transpired.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A business or personal relationship will take an upward turn. Discuss your thoughts and you will be able to iron out any difference and set your plans in motion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A business trip or educational pursuit will help you decide what direction you should pursue. Follow your dreams and let your heart be your guide.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Attend networking functions or work-related festivities that will give you a chance to show off what you have to offer. Your intelligence and confidence will not go unnoticed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An investment, bonus or gift will come from an unexpected source. Visitors or changes to your living arrangements will make life complicated. Someone from your past will surprise you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Pay more attention to the way you look and feel. An update or makeover will lift your spirits and help you prepare for the upcoming festivities. Romance is highlighted.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Offer peace and love instead of overreacting to someone's story that may or may not be true. Be patient, listen and observe in order to avoid a mishap.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A personal investment will pay off. Celebrate your good fortune with someone you love. An emotional promise will lead to benefits and a positive change in lifestyle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Showing empathy and offering suggestions should be the extent of the help you offer a person or cause if you want to avoid being taken advantage of or donating more than you rightfully should.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Keep your life simple and your emotions controlled. Don’t be tempted to get involved in someone else’s plans, especially if it will cost you. Romance will improve your personal life.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t take chances when it comes to how you earn your keep. Be straight about what you can offer, and work hard to build a good rapport with your affiliates.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You’ll face an unstable situation when dealing with partnerships. Take a back seat and let others air their grievances. Once you know where you stand, it will be easier to offer workable solutions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Problems at home will erupt if you are spending too much time at work. Aim to achieve greater balance in your life. Being receptive to suggestions will help you avoid discord.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll face bullying or pressure if you get into a discussion with a colleague or an authority figure. Do your best to remain calm and avoid making an impulsive decision.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A relationship with someone you know through work will escalate quickly. Make sure you are clear about what’s being offered before you share your thoughts or feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your emotions will surface and excitement will set in. Enjoy spending time with the people you care about most. Make improvements to your appearance or to certain special relationships.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Making home improvements or preparing your living space for the festive season is encouraged, but stay within your budget or someone will complain about your spending habits. Romance is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You’ll face opposition if you haven’t abided by the rules or stuck to your budget. Be prepared to explain your point of view. Your power of persuasiveness will be required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be careful sharing information. Make sure your facts are straight and do your best not to upset someone who is likely to cause problems for you in the future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Emotions will be difficult to control when dealing with money, health and legal matters. Don’t act in haste when you should be doing everything in your power to get ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Getting together with old friends or attending a reunion will bring back fond memories. Revisit a relationship that you left unfinished or a proposed joint venture you have yet to start.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t wait for a situation to backfire or until you lose money or suffer damage to your reputation. Speak up and offer truth, justice and a solution that will prevent an unnecessary feud.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be careful whom you choose to compete against. An emotional reaction will be met with a similar response that could end up costing you a friendship or a significant chunk of change.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Turn a negative into a positive by acting on instinct and revealing how you feel. Speaking from the heart will force others to be truthful when responding to you. Intelligence will overrule brawn.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Attending a conference, taking a business trip or trying something you’ve never done before will provide insight into how you want to live your life. Positive changes can be made.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be more creative in how you approach your responsibilities or a job you’ve been given. Use your skills in diverse and innovative ways that will bring unique results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Learn as you go. The experience you gain observing others and listening to their advice will help you make unique changes that could lead to progress. Follow your gut feeling.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care of personal matters that need to be completed before the end of the year. It will ease your stress and give you more time to prepare for festivities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Pay more attention to what others are doing or saying. Take the time to find out what you can do to improve your relationship with a personal or business partner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Stick to your budget, regardless of temptation. A unique approach to an old job will make it more fun and efficient, leaving you more time to do as you please.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Changes at home that lower your overhead will help you put money aside for something you want to pursue. Set priorities and make your dream come true.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Make changes at home that will complement the way you live. Don’t let an incident ruin your plans or sour your feelings for someone. Be forgiving, but remain firm regarding future expectations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Past relationships will be able to help you recognize what’s happening in your personal life and decide whether you should make adjustments that can help you avoid similar circumstances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t ignore an idea based on its source. Be willing to listen and work alongside others, regardless of their beliefs or lifestyles. Learn from whatever experience unfolds.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You’ll discover an unusual opportunity that can lead to unexpected cash or gifts. If you share your thoughts and opinions, something good will happen. Protect against injury or illness.