ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Go over your investments or expenditures in detail to find a way to make your money work for you. A contract can and should be negotiated.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’ll learn something worthwhile through observation. Someone with experience will make an impression on you. Don’t get involved in a joint venture. Emotional manipulation and ulterior motives are apparent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- False pretenses will lead you down a slippery slope. Avoid working hard for someone else’s benefit. Pour your energy into your ideas and reap the rewards for your efforts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t feel you must make changes or offer your help, skills or services just because someone else does. Do your own thing and be open to starting a creative endeavor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Make time for friends and family. A social event will encourage you to make a positive change in your lifestyle. Romance is highlighted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Emotional differences will surface if you or someone else isn’t honest about feelings and motivations. Be careful whom you confide in. Meddling will pose a problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Communication will help resolve an issue that has been hanging over your head. Say what’s on your mind and offer solutions that are beneficial to everyone involved. Personal improvements can be made.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You won't be surprised by others' actions if you check the facts and use your intuition to figure out if someone is being legitimate with you. Trust has to be earned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Someone will use emotional tactics to take advantage of your good nature. Don’t be gullible or allow yourself to be taken for granted. Personal change is encouraged.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t get down about the things you cannot change. Focus on what you can do and give it your all. Don’t wait for someone else to initiate change and disrupt your plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A positive change to how you earn your money will develop. Talk over new possibilities with a loved one. Altering where or how you live will result in benefits.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Take a moment to adjust to emotional matters that are out of control. Anger won’t solve problems, but common sense and patience will help you deal with the situation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Consider your current position and what it offers you in the long term. An adjustment to a contract will give you freedom to take on new projects. A partnership change looks promising.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Reconnecting with an old friend will bring back memories that will prompt you to make new plans. A situation that left you feeling confused will be cleared up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Put everything you’ve got into tidying up loose ends. You’ll enjoy the upcoming festivities more if you know you have a clean slate going forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Keep an open mind, but if someone appears unpredictable, you are best off standing back and observing. Do your own thing to get further ahead. Health and fitness are encouraged.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Socializing with peers will give you a chance to gain allies and the support you need to bring about changes that will benefit everyone. Romance is in the stars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t let anyone bamboozle you into an unnecessary expense or domestic change you don’t want to make. Use common sense to persuade others to see things your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Self-improvement should be your priority. Whether you alter how you manage your money, update your appearance or adjust an unequal partnership, the results will be beneficial.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A change will do you good, but make sure that whatever you do helps you maintain a healthy emotional, physical and financial outlook. Put your trust in yourself, not in someone else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A change to the way you do a job or take care of your responsibilities will affect an important relationship. Don’t share personal information.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Turn your home into your safe haven. Add components that will make you feel relaxed and ease your stress. Do the work yourself and save money.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Get your books up to date and renew any licenses or documents that could pose a problem for you if left to lapse. Problems with contracts should be revisited. Update your image.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Communication and travel delays will be problematic if you aren’t precise when answering questions or filling out forms. Take the time to do things right the first time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care of money matters. Make an adjustment to investments, contracts and personal documents that are time-sensitive. Do your own negotiating, banking and investigative work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care of concerns that affect older friends or relatives. Your assistance will be rewarded and will make you feel good. An unexpected change will turn out to be beneficial.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Concentrate on the changes you want to make. Don’t leave anything up to someone else if you want it done to your specifications. Protect personal secrets and private information.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get your game on. You can wheel and deal with the best of them if you use your experience and intuition to outmaneuver others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t let an emotional incident lead you to make a poor choice. Step back and do something that will take your mind off things you cannot change. Personal improvements and romance will alleviate stress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A business meeting, day trip or educational pursuit will get you back on track and heading in a positive direction. Don’t let what’s going on in your personal life disrupt your plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t leave anything to chance. Make last-minute changes that will help counter interference from someone critical. Don’t trust a peer or friend to take care of your responsibilities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Take the plunge and use your imagination when it comes to matters concerning friends or relatives. If someone needs help, offer suggestions, not cash or valuable time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Trust will be an issue when dealing with a friend or relative. Don’t expect someone to keep a secret if you share sensitive information. Protect what’s important to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Compassion and understanding will help you clear up a situation you face with a friend or relative. Offer solutions, but don’t take charge or take on someone else’s problems.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Emotional situations will escalate quickly. Concentrate on personal improvements that will ease stress and bring results that will leave you feeling good about the way you look and what you’ve accomplished.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Ask direct questions and verify the information you receive. Someone will try to outsmart or manipulate you if you aren’t careful. Problems with a friend or relative should be handled practically.