ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Open discussions will help you avoid a misunderstanding. Make plans with a loved one. A promise or commitment can be made. Personal change is encouraged. Romance is in the stars.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Clear up unfinished chores or family responsibilities. Be careful what you sign up for. If you offer to help someone, you are likely to be taken for granted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you are feeling uncertain about something or someone, ask direct questions before you make a commitment. Once you know where you stand, positive change can take place.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A steady pace will help you reach your goal. If you do things your way, you’ll be happy with the results. An unusual perspective will captivate your audience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will thrive on change, social events and activities that take ingenuity as well as endurance. If you stand tall and do your best, victory will be yours. Romance is highlighted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are best off removing negative influences from your life. Don’t let anyone bring you down or interfere with your plans. Set a standard and don’t veer off track.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Visit a friend or relative who can offer clarity and insight into a domestic situation you face. Personal change will make you feel better about yourself and your future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A home improvement project will brighten your day. Try something unique that will spark your imagination and encourage you to spend more time with family or old friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Listen, but don’t believe everything you hear. Someone will mislead you in order to get his or her way. Ask questions and make changes based on what you discover.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Go over your qualifications and set up a new resume. Update information that will encourage you to save money or make better use of it. Exercise will help overcome stress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Get together with the people who motivate you the most. A team effort will help you get something finished that will improve your living quarters. Host a gathering to celebrate your victory.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Seek advice and engage in conversation, but do your own thing in the end. Tailor whatever is suggested to fit your set of circumstances. Don’t let emotions and temptation entice you into something that isn’t right for you.

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.