ARIES (March 21-April 19): Waiting for someone to take your ideas and put them into play is a waste of time. You have to make things happen. Taking care of business and drumming up your own interests will pay off. Present and promote what you have to offer. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look at the possibilities of traveling, whether to spend time with family and old friends or to take a much-needed vacation. You can turn the year's end into a memorable affair by making the right choices regarding love and your professional future. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It will be difficult to make up your mind if it regards money and how you can put it to its best use. There will be plenty of options and people who will want to help you decide, but this is something you have to do on your own. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Professional problems will cloud your vision. Don't get angry at what happened in the past. Let go and move on. Love is in the stars and spending time with someone who loves you unconditionally will lift your spirits and build your confidence. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on fun and spending time with the people you find mentally and physically stimulating. Take on any challenge with gusto and face any competition with strength and courage. You can raise the bar by being a participant. 5 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't fall short with regard to the needs of family, friends or your environment. Change is upon you and to ignore it will only make matters worse and cause arguments. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do your best to get your chores out of the way so you can move on to projects or activities that suit you better. A serious attempt to develop something you've been working toward will bring you interesting feedback. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Find out exactly where you stand. This can apply not only to your personal life but also to projects you have dedicated much of your time to building. Talk to someone objective about the next step to take. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Letting too many people know what you are up to will cause conflict and opposition, ending in disaster. An argument will lead to a loss of friendship and trust, leaving you in an irreversible position that you may live to regret. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be true to yourself. The person you connect with most on all levels will not try to sway you in any way but will, instead, support you. Change is necessary but does not have to cause anguish or upset. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have more options than you realize to make improvements to your current situation. Emotional deception is apparent. Don't let anyone make decisions for you. Make and stick to your decision. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may end up in a war with someone who can do damage to your reputation. Focus more on love and shake off any negativity. Do not be goaded into something that will leave you in a vulnerable situation. 5 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Set a budget and stick to it. Investing in your skills is the best thing you can do. You have more to offer than you realize and should list your qualifications and redo your resume. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Whether it's a business connection or someone you love, you have to listen to complaints in order to find solutions and keep the people you deal with every day content. Keep an open heart and mind. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can be creative and disciplined at the same time -- in fact, the combination is likely to lead to success. Don't worry about what others do or say, focus on what you feel is the right thing for you to do. Someone will recognize your talent. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Love is highlighted whether you are in a relationship or single, so use your time wisely. Mingle with other singles or have a romantic dinner with the one you love. Good fortune can be yours if you accept change. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It's time to make some serious changes at home and in your personal relationships. Someone you have lost touch with is still upset with you. Consider what you need to do to reconnect and make amends. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have plenty to be thankful for. Make some interesting changes at home. Implement what needs doing. A relationship needs to be reevaluated so you can either make a commitment or move on. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It's time to rethink your strategy and to realize what you may have done wrong in the past. Talk to someone you trust. Don't let depression sink in when all that's required are a couple of changes that will motivate you to reach your goals. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You should be spending more time nurturing what you've been building both personally and professionally. Learn from the mistakes you made. Someone who has stuck by you will not let you down but does deserve to be recognized as your equal. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Unexpected change will catch you off guard. Letting your anger get the better of you will not help matters. Lean on someone you know you can trust and who has the knowledge and expertise to help you through any adversity. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on work, money and positioning yourself to get ahead in the new year. A relationship will take a passionate turn. Someone from your past may not approve of what you are doing. Balance your past and present by being honest and open. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't make a commitment just yet. You may end up changing your mind or realizing that you still have feelings for someone from your past. Concentrate more on getting ahead, learning a new skill and self-improvement. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Contracts, settlements and investments are looking good. The sooner you finalize what you have been trying so hard to achieve, the earlier you will be able to get into the spirit of the season and celebrate. Change is inevitable, so adapt to it. 5 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be used to rushing here and there but today you must slow down and give a little more time and attention to what you do and say. Tactful diplomacy will be required. Get involved in an activity that will ease your stress. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be the leader and take charge. Getting along with colleagues will ensure you get the support you need. A change at work or within an organization you do business with will be favorable. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is money to be made and contracts to draw up and sign. An opportunity to help someone will lead to a job that brings a cash return. Don't turn down a chance to volunteer your services. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plan a social event or get together with friends who share your interests. Do something that will make you happy or will help you feel good about yourself. Love and romance are highlighted. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sticking around home may result in an emotional situation. Do something that challenges and inspires you. Don't show your surprise or upset if you don't like what you hear from a friend. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You'll have to pick your battles carefully. On the one hand, you can have some really good talks that lead to constructive change. But you can also meet with disapproval and criticism if you are too vocal. Stay calm. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't let depression set in just because someone is giving you a hard time. A little creativity incorporated into whatever you do will differentiate your work from that of others. Do something nice for a friend, relative or neighbor. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do what you can to make your home life better. Plan to have friends over or offer your home as a meeting place for colleagues. You may find that you are thinking more about a past partner. Weigh the pros and cons. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be difficult to contain your feelings, especially if someone is giving you the runaround or playing emotional games with you. Don't mix business with pleasure. Someone is likely to let you down or not show you the respect you deserve. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Prepare for the unexpected. If you are ready for whatever can go wrong, you can avoid a situation with someone who tends to overreact. You can avoid a lot of unnecessary turmoil if you refuse to argue with someone who is looking for a fight. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotions will escalate. You can start working on something innovative or lend a helping hand to someone in need, but if you leave yourself too much idle time, you will eventually run into trouble. A last-minute change of plans will cause upset. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Try your hand at something you've always wanted to do but never had the time. The skills you have, coupled with your imagination, will lead to a profitable venture. Someone with the ability to help you get ahead will like what you are doing. 5 stars