ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Make a change that will improve your standard of living and ease your everyday stress. Better life choices will give you more time for romance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care of personal finances, health issues and any pending settlements before it’s too late. Let go of the past and accept the inevitable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll face opposition if you try to make changes that someone doesn’t want. Expect a rival to use tactics that can undermine you and your plans. Have alternative possibilities in place.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t let your emotions take the reins. Avoid getting into a spat with anyone at work or home. Keeping the peace is in your best interest. Be ready and willing to compromise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Fix up your place. Add to your home entertainment system or do something with the youngsters in your family that will get them excited about upcoming events.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Use your intelligence and insight to get others to see things your way. Manipulative or forceful tactics are not recommended; persuasion is the way to go.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Taking a day trip or doing something to help your community will be enlightening. If you share your thoughts with a friend or sibling, together you can make someone’s dream come true.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Money matters should be addressed. You may want to make some changes to your personal finances or documents before the year's end. Look for alternative ways to live that will be more cost-effective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You’ll thrive on being challenged. Your ability to take whatever is thrown at you and turn it into something great will put you in a leadership category.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Choose your words wisely and use common sense, not brute force, to get what you want. Trying to pressure or manipulate others will result in a stalemate. Offer positive suggestions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Intellect, desire and a plan that will help you stick to a strict budget while still enjoying the interests and pastimes that make you happy will help you succeed.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You’ll have to use common sense when dealing with partners, colleagues and matters that could influence your position, status or reputation. Honesty is in your best interest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Make travel plans or set up meetings that will help you address important matters before the year comes to a close. Personal growth and self-awareness will encourage you to make wise choices.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Dig deep and find out all you can. Knowledge is power, and knowing how to apply it when faced with someone trying to outdo you will help you gain ground.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Participate in festivities that will bring you in touch with old friends or colleagues. Express your feelings and offer kind gestures, but don’t get talked into something you probably shouldn’t do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Address personal issues before someone complains or makes demands. Have a plan ready to offset an unsavory choice someone wants you to make. Look out for your best interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Make plans to get together with old friends or to go shopping for items you want to purchase before the year ends. Share your feelings with someone you love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be careful how you handle matters pertaining to your home and family. Not everyone will be happy with the limitations you set or criticisms you make. Be fair and understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Get into the spirit of the season. Ask questions and find out how old friends and family are doing. Showing consideration and generosity toward others will make you feel good.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Do whatever you can to help those less fortunate. Your time and effort will be appreciated, and you will discover something or someone that gives you incentive to follow your dream.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Take the time to schmooze with your peers. Being a good listener will help you form advantageous relationships. Update your image and make love a priority.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Look at the big picture as well as your expectations. Excessive behavior will lead to personal and emotional loss. Only take on what you can handle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Listen to your heart, not to what others tell you. Someone is likely to offer information that won't apply to your situation or that could end up costing you time and money.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Listen to what others have to say. The more information you gather, the easier it will be for you to communicate your thoughts, position and contributions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Rethink your current direction and what you would prefer to be doing. Consider making changes to your resume or to the courses you are taking.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Emotional spending will not help matters. Don’t try to buy your way out of a sticky situation. Communication with or a visit to a friend or relative who may be down and out will bring positive results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Confusion and uncertainty will set in when it comes to your relationship with a partner, parent or someone who knows how to manipulate you. Proceed with caution.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Emotions will escalate if you don’t put your differences aside. Get involved in a hobby or pastime that you can do alone or with someone who shares your concerns and desires.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You’ll find it difficult to think straight. Don’t let uncertainty push you in a direction that isn’t right for you. Bide your time and choose intelligence over temptation or indulgence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Accept inevitable changes, and adapt and move forward without making a fuss. Don’t put up with anyone playing emotional mind games or trying to take advantage of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Secrets are best kept that way. Don’t leave your personal information or passwords out in the open. Protect your reputation and expect delays while traveling or dealing with authority figures.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Money matters and emotions will clash. Question expenditures, and make sure you are on the same page as anyone you are involved with financially. Assess and discuss the situation calmly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t be fooled by what others lead you to believe. Do your research and make decisions based on what you want. A change at home will improve your life and attitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone will withhold information or dump additional responsibilities in your lap if you are quick to voice what you will and will not do. Sidestep emotional blackmail by being frank.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't let your emotions take the reins when discussing matters that can influence conditions at home or your relationships with relatives. Get along and be willing to compromise.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Partnership problems will surface if you put too many demands on others or are overly emotional or difficult. Take a moment to review the situation before you complain.