ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take charge instead of letting someone else call the shots. You must avoid or silence bullies if you want to stay on top. It's time to cut corners in order to survive. Having the strength and courage to cut back will bring you respect. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Show your human and loving side and you will please the people who mean the most to you. Your focus should be on home and family. Someone you have helped in the past will be there for you now. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't be fooled by what others do or say. Nothing is free, so don't allow yourself to be taken advantage of by a fast-talking person. Question anything that is too good to be true. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone will disappoint you. You may have to adjust your plans at the last minute if you have given too much responsibility to someone who cannot handle it. Act fast to fill a void that could potentially leave you out in the cold. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have to take care of matters personally if you want to get the results that suit your needs. A love relationship may be confusing you. If something doesn't measure up, investigate what's actually going on. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Time is of the essence. It's important to commit to what you can do and forget about the things that are out of reach. You have no time to waste on people or propositions that lack what you need in your life. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotions will be hard to control and will cause you to make mistakes if you aren't careful. Don't let your need to make peace lead you to give in to someone who just wants to meddle in your affairs. Do things on your own. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A chance to develop something brand new and unique will be yours if you team up with someone who can complement what you have to offer. Start talking partnership and, before you know it, you will be divvying up the profits. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Overindulgence and extravagance will do you in. Be strict and disciplined if you want to come out ahead. Avoid being the one to pay for others. You cannot buy love, acceptance or a free ride. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Memories will play an important role in your life. If you can put your experience to the test, you can come out a winner. A responsibility may have to be altered to suit your needs instead of someone else's. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The past could come back to haunt you. Don't make the same mistake twice. Focus on what you can accomplish now by associating with people who have more in common with you. Someone will lie to impress you. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get out and do things with friends or family. A change of scenery will do you good. A new relationship will develop with someone who shares your interests. Serious developments can take place regarding a partnership. 5 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't ignore personal matters or they will come back at the most inopportune time. Your ability to work fast and please everyone will keep you in the game. Use discernment, not force. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taking a closer look at what you have to work with and how you can best execute your potential will enable you to come out on top. Travel should be in the mix. Deal with people face-to-face and you can seal any deal. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Consider what you can do to spice things up. A short trip to a place you've never been will help you come up with some interesting ideas while taking your mind off your worries. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You'll be emotional so don't even think about picking a fight or getting involved in a heavy discussion. Get back to working on a project that requires your undivided attention and you won't lose ground or end up having to make amends. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone may be keeping something from you. Ask direct questions. A money problem will arise if you have been too generous with others. It may be time to lay down the law by putting a strict budget in place. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have to hit hard if you want something to work in your favor. You can't sit back or wait for someone else to take over. Being responsible will also give the people around you confidence in what you are trying to accomplish. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What you want will not be what you get if you play an emotional game with someone who has just as much control as you do. Back off, be light-hearted and compromise and you will spare yourself a lot of grief. Treat the ones you love fairly. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Networking and joining forces with other creative thinkers will help you get ahead. Don't listen to someone else's fears when you know in your heart that you can do something and prosper. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may want to make some improvements to your surroundings but now is not the time. Someone will take advantage of you if you haven't done your homework. Know what you are talking about before you get involved in something that could cost you. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You'll be in an emotional merry-go-round. If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't. Focus on your assets and protect them from anyone who may be trying to take something from you. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give whatever you are trying to accomplish your all. You will get the support you need and the love you deserve from the people you care about most. Enjoy the moment, have some fun and, before you know it, you will take another great leap forward. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful how you express yourself. Someone will misinterpret what you mean, putting you in an emotionally challenging position. A sudden change in your personal life can be expected but think of it as just another step to the freedom you need to follow your dreams. 2 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Project good feelings and interesting ideas and you can get something off the ground that was impossible in the past. Greater respect for what you do and how you handle others will be yours. You will impress someone who can influence your future. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It's a changing playing field so be ready to take on whatever comes your way. Your imaginative ideas will grab attention and get others to respond with help. Work within groups that you normally would not do business with. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't talk -- listen and you will receive useful information that will give you the edge. You will receive a host of ideas from your competitors on which you can build a solid and superior service or product. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone is talking behind your back. Ask questions but reveal little about your life. An older, experienced friend or relative will have insight into your situation and a solution that will work if you follow through. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love is escalating and time spent with someone special will help you decide what you are capable of accomplishing as a couple. Your ability to tell a colorful story will help you sell whatever you have to offer. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not be in the company of people you can trust, especially when it comes to professional plans. Keep your thoughts, ideas and intentions to yourself. A sudden change in your status can be set off by an emotional reaction. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have everyone eating out of your hand, so keep talking until you get your way. A unique partnership can form but, if you are lazy or try to get someone to do the brunt of the tough jobs, your position will change rapidly. Do your share. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nothing is as it appears so don't jump to conclusions. There is money to be made but you must stay on top of every move and deal with people directly in order to remain in control. An emotional matter will cause you grief. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have to stick to your own means and methods in order to be successful. A change of plans regarding a partnership may leave you feeling left out or betrayed. Look to someone with whom you have more in common for answers. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your attention where it belongs and you will make professional gains. Partner with someone who has sound ideas but needs help with development. An informative discussion will help you make a decision about your current living arrangements. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make your home conducive to studying or working on a project. An emotional issue can be put to rest. A friendship is escalating and can lead to an interesting personal and professional partnership. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Erratic behavior on your part or on the part of someone you have to deal with can be expected. Emotional matters will create tension so get things out in the open. Face the truth if you want to move forward. 2 stars