ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refrain from making a decision or taking action. Let the dust settle before you evaluate what needs to be done and how to go about doing it. Concentrate on love and your own well-being. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don't leave anything to chance. Have your strategy in place and you can make your life better both professionally and personally. A new year is coming, so don't be afraid of change. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Expect to make an unorthodox move. You will have to learn the ropes quickly in order to take advantage of an opportunity. Don't take on someone else's burden. A change of attitude will lead to altering your lifestyle. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You must make choices if you want to control your current situation. You can turn a friendship into a partnership that enhances both your lives. Don't hold back when you should be sharing your ideas and working toward a better future. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check out the competition and learn from what others are doing and pursuing. Doing so will help you choose the path you should follow in the new year. Before grabbing an unique offer, consider whether or not you should go it alone. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An event that brings together personal and professional people will enable you to impress someone who can help you with future plans. Do some last-minute shopping. You will please someone with your adaptability. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't let things go when you should be acting fast to stifle something that could make you look bad. Escaping from a stressful situation at home will only make matters worse. Use past experience to make the right choice now. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Spreading your interests to take in more community events and activities will help you gain respect as well as potential business. The information you learn about the area where you live will help you decipher what you can bring to the table and how you can distribute it. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have to get back to basics. A new look at an old idea will lead to extra cash. Not everyone in your family will be happy about the changes but you cannot turn down the chance to get ahead. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Work toward peace and solutions with the people who oppose you. You can please your family by putting time aside to celebrate your victory and discuss your future plans. An unexpected surprise is in the stars. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will not have all the facts, so cannot make a reliable decision. Anger will lead to an unfortunate falling out; helping others will turn things around. Love will lead to a passionate encounter that can set the stage for the new year. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Volunteer your help and you may be able to avoid turmoil with someone you love. A change of plans mustn't cause worry, even if it does lead to mixed feelings about someone. Don't let someone else's stress drag you down or create a problem for you. 4 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't take the blame for something that is out of your jurisdiction. Follow a path that is doable and you will excel. Use your experience to acquire what you want in the future. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spending on something you really cannot afford will lead to stress but, if you use your imagination, you will come up with an alternative that allows you to please someone you love and also save cash. A trip will be the best gift you can offer. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't confuse issues by giving a false impression regarding the way you feel about someone. Get to the point. Honesty and patience will pay off. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions will cause problems, especially if you find it difficult to complete a job someone is waiting for you to finish. Time is on your side and love is likely to find its way back into your heart if you are patient. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have to save your money. It's never a good thing to spend impulsively or you let someone guilt you into paying for his or her needs. Be strong and budget wisely. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A look at what's transpired over the past year will give you some good ideas as to how you can make next year better. Formulate your strategy and make sure your goals are feasible. Let the people you care about know how you feel. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An argument will lead to a devastating turn of events, so don't let a disagreement turn into something ugly. Back off, compromise or do whatever is necessary to keep the peace. Use your insight and creative awareness. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will have to spend a little time and money in order to set things up for the future. You can obtain the information or skills required to get ahead in the new year. Question everything and everyone before you make your move. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider who and what has been a help and who and what has been a hindrance this past year and eliminate whatever is working against you. Change, along with a surprise, is heading your way. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It may be time to get rid of some of the hangers-on. You have more on the line than you realize and, if you are bogged down with other people's problems, you can't take advantage of the opportunities heading your way. Clear up unfinished business. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make your own choices but don't do so without thinking matters through carefully. You can do something that you enjoy or you can continue down the same old path that leads nowhere. Set your goals and stick to them and help will be offered. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mixing your personal and professional life can have its assets but only if you feel secure. Someone you think you can trust will surprise you by taking unexpected action. Don't let anyone limit or burden you. 4 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get involved in conversations or events that will help you gain experience, information or know-how. Love is in the stars and an interesting encounter will develop into something greater if you frequent old familiar places. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hold on to your money. Just because you see something that someone might like doesn't mean you have to purchase it. Impulsive purchases will cause stress later on when you are short of cash. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Open your home to friends and colleagues who share some of your interests. Creative ideas put into practice at home and work will bring you greater opportunities and a partnership that enables you to pursue important goals. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't give in to anyone trying to push you to take on responsibilities that don't belong to you. Speak up and let everyone you have to deal with know you will not deviate for someone else's gain. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Watch your back. Not everyone will be on your side or willing to do for you what you would in return. Love is on the rise and there can be a happy ending to a stressful day. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't leave anything to chance. You have to take charge and follow through with your plans. Accomplishment can be yours but not if you let emotional matters escalate and stand in the way of your productivity. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Avoid pushy people trying to get you to do things you don't want to do. Keep busy traveling or shopping. It will be much easier to buy your way out of a situation than to talk your way out. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put things aside that aren't working for you. Don't trust anyone who doesn't have the vision to give you proper advice. It will take a creative person to recognize your potential. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put your personality, skills and experience to work for you and you will find financial success when and where you least expect. Talks may be limited if you aren't willing to speak from the heart. A deal you've been working on will pay off now. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may have plenty of information but to dole it out for free is not the answer. Bide your time and make what you have to offer worth something. Don't share information regarding your financial position until you have stabilized your situation. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Impress someone you want to get to know better by offering assistance or volunteering for a cause. Love is in the stars and a change you make to your place of residence or your everyday routine will enhance a relationship that means a lot to you. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't fall for compliments or offerings that are just a ploy to get your attention. Change may be tempting but it isn't likely to fix any existing problems. Face facts and deal with issues head-on. 2 stars