ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider where you stand emotionally and financially heading into the new year. Make a note to connect with those you owe or those who owe you, and start the year off on the right foot. A romantic evening is favored. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotions will surface. Refuse to let anyone bring out the worst in you. Stay focused, use your intelligence and consider your options before making a move. Time is on your side, so sit back and enjoy the year-end celebrations. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make arrangements to have a designated driver or consider ringing in the new year doing something that doesn't include intoxicants. Being responsible will be a good way to end one year and begin another. A romantic evening will be worth remembering. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Surround yourself with the people you know and trust. Make this new year interesting and eventful by discussing future plans with someone you love. An announcement will give you something to think about. Love is on the rise. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your heart on the line and let your thoughts, feelings and plans for the future be known. A romantic gesture will improve your personal and financial life. Find new ways to cut costs by sharing strategies with someone you love. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Separate the good from the bad and focus on what you can do. Make this the end of the line for negativity, and enter into the new year with optimism. Let your intuition determine who you want and don't want in your life. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Have a designated driver if you plan to party. Better still, host your own bash and enjoy the comfort of being in your own home. Children or a friend will unintentionally offer profound insights into a situation you face. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A quiet end-of-year celebration will help you put a platform in place for the upcoming year. Sharing your thoughts and plans with someone special will help you turn your dreams into a reality. Get the ball rolling. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your intake to a minimum. You can have more fun if you are astute enough to actually take part in conversations or engage in a romantic encounter that will help you close the year on a high note. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Set the stage for a safe and enjoyable journey from one year into the next. Take care of any matters ahead of time so you aren't left in the lurch if someone doesn't live up to a promise. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotions will surface if someone tries to take advantage of you. Step back and make it clear what you will and will not do. Trust in yourself, not what someone else tells you. Good things happen when you take action. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't get stressed out. Close this year on a high note. Do something that you enjoy, not what others want you to do. Set the standard for the new year and how you plan to do things your way in the future. 3 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your life simple. Don't let the little things get to you or overreact to situations that will only get worse if you make a fuss. Stay focused on positive changes and close out the year with someone you love. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your intuition will not let you down. Check out online job opportunities and you will discover a position that you are qualified to do and that offers growth and longevity. It's out with the old and in with the new. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't make a snap decision while under emotional duress. It's best to let whatever situation you face run its course before you try to intervene. Focus on personal improvements and romance. Don't allow yourself to get too distracted. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't make a snap decision when dealing with money matters, flash sales and unnecessary purchases. Lending, borrowing or letting someone talk you into making a donation will result in regret. Focus on saving, not letting someone guilt you into spending. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Short trips will be enlightening. The people you meet will offer options you hadn't considered in the past and will help you embrace the future with a renewed faith in what you have to offer and how you present your skills. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a different approach to the way you deal with domestic and personal relationship issues. If you draft a plan and offer incentives to get things done, success will be yours. Intuition will prove valuable when dealing with personal matters. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful how you handle partnerships. Letting your emotions take over will lead to disputes that will have you questioning what to do next. Take a break and use the time to mull over the past. Trust your intuition. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refrain from making unrealistic promises. Choose to do what works best for you and you will have an impact on the people you care about most. A gathering at your place will give you insight into how others perceive you. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don't worry about what's going on around you. Stick to your strategy, especially when it involves your home, possessions and financial matters. Trust in what you know you can do and don't stop until you reach your destination. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep an open mind and a clear head. Taking what others say or do to heart will only lead to confusion. Rely on your own effort, experience and knowledge when it comes to important decisions. Avoid excess and indulgence. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotional spending will be your downfall. Be careful how you handle situations concerning institutions. Medical, legal and financial dealings must be kept up-to-date. Don't wait or hesitate when you should be living in the moment. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone you least expect will make you an offer. Before you accept, consider whether ulterior motives are involved and find out more about what's required and expected of you. Negotiate and get what you want in writing. 4 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't share your plans prematurely. It's important to have everything in its place before you include others in your plans. Stay focused on important partnerships and try not to do anything to upset these connections moving forward. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Interact with your peers as much as you can. Check out what's new in whatever industry you are working in or studying to be a part of. A short trip will change your mind about your future. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take a serious look at the year gone by and consider what you may do differently next time. Make amends with someone. Be willing to admit that you made mistakes as well. Go forward without malice or contempt for others. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Time spent with someone you are in a partnership with will bring valuable results. Planning for the future will add to the enjoyment of the holiday season, giving you plenty to think and talk about. Identifying incentives will encourage success. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Problems or delays while traveling can be expected. Relax and stay calm if situations at work become uncertain. Consider how you can stand out and differentiate how you do your job from the way your peers perform. Romance is encouraged. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take the plunge and get involved in functions that allow you to network as well as mix business with pleasure. Your ability to assess and react to a situation with clarity will encourage greater popularity. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't let situations at home get out of hand. Take care of your responsibilities if you want to avoid complaints and criticism. Once you have put your chores behind you, you'll be able to make personal alterations that boost your morale. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You'll have insight into future trends and how best to use your skills. Clear a space at home that you can use to study, research and master what you enjoy most and you'll be able to turn it into a lucrative venture. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Reveal the ideas and concerns you have as well as the changes you want to make. Head in the direction that offers you greater stability and encourages you to be a better person. Walk away from anyone who has been a poor influence. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Use any extra time you have to rejuvenate or strategize how you are going to move forward with regard to work, money and using your skills in new and diverse ways. Avoid excessive behavior and people who are unpredictable. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money matters will pan out better than anticipated. Make a change that will improve your current financial position. Physical alterations and home improvements will help you cut corners or find new ways to save money or bring in extra income. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Good fortune awaits. All you have to do is use your imagination and put your ideas into play. Start with the basics and let whatever you choose to do build slowly. Remain balanced and help will come from an unexpected source. 4 stars