ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Use your ingenuity to bypass complaints. If you stay on top of what’s expected of you, it will be easier to avoid being put in an awkward position. Stick to the truth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’ll learn from the experiences you've had with people looking for help. Listen and make suggestions, but don’t do the work or pay for someone else’s problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Listen to the advice being offered and consider your choices. Paying a price for past mistakes will allow you to move more freely. Someone you least expect will be deceptive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Partnerships will need to be handled with care. Listen to complaints and criticism, and consider how best to deal with problems without making matters worse. Understanding and kindness are encouraged.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Say what’s on your mind. Honesty and integrity are the most important factors if you want to get things done. If you pussyfoot around a conflict, you’ll end up being used.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can socialize, but don’t go over budget when doing so. There are cheap ways to have fun. Just spending time with someone you love should be enough to make this a great day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Partnerships will be on shaky ground if you cannot come to terms with who is responsible for what. Equality will be the only way to bring order out of chaos.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don’t feel the need to follow someone who is prone to unpredictability. Acting on an emotional whim will lead to trouble and could affect your reputation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Personal problems surrounding a partner, parent or someone you live with must be dealt with thoughtfully. Don’t jump to conclusions or take sides. Show support and compassion, but don’t be gullible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Listen attentively, but don’t share personal information, and keep your assets, possessions and status well hidden. Take a unique approach to the way you handle your cash. Invest in yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- An emotional matter involving money should be handled smartly. Joint ventures are best avoided, and if someone owes you, it’s time to collect. Don’t purchase unnecessary items.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You’ll be faced with decisions that you may not want to make. Consider what will happen if you let someone else intervene. You are best off staying in control.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Emotional issues will surface when discussing your ideas or plans. Be careful how you voice your opinion and whom you butt heads with. It’s easier to make progress if you can eliminate arguments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your diligence will pay off. Leave nothing to chance and question anything that doesn’t appear to be reasonable or truthful. Protect your reputation and don’t make unnecessary changes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Legal matters will be worrisome. Your willingness to be transparent will encourage others to be so as well. Uncertainty and troubles will only go away if dealt with ethically.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Emotions will escalate if you don’t get along with your peers or an employer. Be cautious of what you say and how you handle sensitive information.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Honesty should be your prime concern when dealing with a friend or relative. If demands are put on you, look for a way to put the onus back on the other party.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be reasonable and listen. You’ll find it easier to come to terms with a situation if you are willing to work with, instead of against, whoever else is involved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Listen attentively and nurture your relationships with the people you live with or deal with daily. Understanding all sides of an issue will help you make the right choice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Deal with matters concerning siblings, parents and friends. Listen, observe and offer up solutions that are unique, reasonable and include everyone who will be affected by the outcome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Make things happen. Not everyone will agree with you or want to pitch in and help, but that shouldn’t stop you from forging ahead on your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An unexpected change of plans will land you in a quandary. Don’t let anyone dump responsibilities that don’t belong to you in your lap. Distance yourself from users.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- The demands that others put on you should not make you feel obligated. Only offer what’s reasonable and say no to anyone using pressure tactics. A former friend or flame will take advantage of you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- An opportunity is apparent if you are insightful and progressive in the way you handle the information that other people give you. Gather the facts to know exactly how to get ahead.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Search for a new way to put your skills to good use. Revising your resume or offering a service that is needed in your community is a good place to begin.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care of personal finances, or medical or legal matters. If you depend on someone else to speak on your behalf, you will not get the outcome you hope for.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Anger will mount if you feel you are being picked on. Before you point the finger at someone else, look inward and consider what’s being said and what’s being questioned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Words can hurt. Think before you speak, and don’t bring emotional or personal matters into a discussion at work. Your actions will determine how others view you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Personal changes will result in added benefits. What you do to improve your performance or productivity will not go unnoticed. You’ll make remarkable advances if you are clear about your motives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep busy, live up to your promises and don’t disagree with a partner or someone you live with. Be positive or put an incentive in place when asking for approval.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you sit on the sidelines, you will have no one to blame but yourself if things don’t go your way. Make a difference by choosing to speak up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Avoid an incident that could affect your income by fulfilling your promises and finishing what you start. Being responsible will make a difference at the end of the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Carefully examine what’s being said or the actions someone takes. Misrepresentation or manipulative tactics will push you out of your comfort zone. Don’t fret when you can do something about it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be careful when dealing with people from your past. Someone will take advantage of you. Offer suggestions when asked for help, but don’t take control. Take care of your needs first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- An energetic approach to work, money and getting ahead will pay off. Your enthusiasm and ability to get things done quickly will be impressive and will lead to greater prospects.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The power of persuasion is against you today. Don’t give in to someone’s enthusiasm for a product or pursuit. Plan to invest in yourself, not in someone else.