ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don’t pick a fight or let anyone goad you into a debate. Keeping a steady pace is your best option when dealing with controversy. Say little and do what’s expected of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’ll have the upper hand, as long as you speak up and take care of your affairs personally. Emotional energy will be running high, allowing you to take care of unfinished business.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Go over your bills and financial statements before you donate money to a cause or commit to a purchase. Temptation will be intense when it comes to personal items that you can live without.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Do your best to stabilize your position. Whether you are dealing with a colleague or someone you live with, aim to keep the peace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Know what something costs before agreeing to move forward. Overspending on items for your home will leave you in a quandary. Put a cap on your spending.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Get pumped up and participate. Engaging in something that challenges you physically will lead to a wakeup call regarding your health. A change to your daily routine may be necessary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Problems at home will affect your productivity at work and domestic relationships. Listen carefully, but don’t let anyone control or manipulate you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An investment you’ve been hanging on to will give you a financial boost. Take advantage of a good deal and make a move that will improve your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Put more effort into improving your love life or building a strong family unit to improve your long-term personal prospects. A shared adventure will bring you and another closer together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Tie up loose ends before moving on to downtime. If you leave something undone, someone will bring it to your attention and it will turn into a big deal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Emotional matters can escalate fast when someone you love is involved. Looking out for someone will be appreciated, but don’t take charge. Teach others to do for themselves.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Explore new possibilities, but don’t jump in without testing what’s being offered. Altering your lifestyle will result in setbacks if you aren’t fully prepared to make a change.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be aware of what everyone around you is doing. Don’t share your personal secrets or anything that may be used against you. Protect, reflect and pinpoint your goal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take the past into account. The experience you have had will help you avoid making the same mistake again. Don’t share secrets or get involved in other people’s affairs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The things you do for others should be carried out with no expectation of recompense. Genuine generosity will be satisfying and will eventually lead to an unexpected surprise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Make creative endeavors your priority, and spend less time discussing other people’s private affairs. If someone has trusted you with information, it’s best to keep it to yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Helping someone in need or a cause you believe in will make you feel good and give you a better understanding of how you can use your skills to make a difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep a close watch over what others do and say. You’ll be surprised by the lack of honesty and integrity shown by someone. Don’t leave anything to chance. Preparation is in your best interest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t lose out because you aren’t informed. It’s up to you to ask questions and sort through any pertinent reading material you can find. Read the fine print before making a commitment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A change at work will allow you to take advantage of one of your skills that you’d like to use more. Don’t be shy; let others know what you have to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Pour your heart out to someone you care about. Your words and gestures will make a difference that will change the dynamics of a relationship. Honesty is encouraged.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Joint money ventures are discouraged. Someone will withhold information to avoid looking bad. Emotional tactics will be used to distract you. Don’t share personal information or passwords.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Getting together with someone you haven’t seen in a long time will bring back fond memories as well as past dreams. Consider resurrecting an old plan with a new twist.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Trust in what’s tangible. Make sure you have evidence to back up your views before you get into a discussion with someone who tends to be manipulative or misleading.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Look at a competitive situation as a test to prove your ability and as a chance to advance. Turn frustration into determination, and take care of business.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t be too willing to share your feelings or to let others see your vulnerability. Work hard and finish what you start. Don’t give anyone a reason to complain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Get out of dreamland and look at situations realistically. Don’t let emotional situations slide because you don’t want to deal with sensitive issues. Tackle matters with swift determination.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You’ll get wind of some information that probably isn’t accurate. Before you make a fuss or add to the problem, get your facts straight. Gossip will get you into trouble.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t lend or borrow money or possessions. Someone will take advantage of your generosity if you are too open about what you have. You can’t buy love or friendship.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An emotional letdown will occur if you trust someone to take care of something you should be handling. Be ready to counter a last-minute change that someone tries to initiate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- One of your peers or someone you look up to will not give you a true picture of what’s going on at work, school or within a group you belong to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Go over details pertaining to your home. Making sure your papers are in order and up to date will help you avoid being caught off-guard with an expense you didn’t foresee.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Make changes for the right reason, not because someone is applying pressure or using emotional blackmail to twist your arm. Be kind but stern, and only do what makes you feel comfortable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Last-minute changes and unpredictable people will cause you grief if you aren’t prepared to cut them loose. You are best off doing your own thing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Something you loved to do when you were young will come back into your life. Take the initiative and find out how you can incorporate an old hobby or skill into your current lifestyle.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Stay on track. Your tendency to multitask will end up working against you. The process you use to get from one task to another should have a positive flow.