ARIES (March 21-April 19): It's a new day and a new year. Start off on the right foot by setting up your to-do list and putting a time limit in place. Opportunities are within reach, but you have to clear the baggage weighing you down first. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make a point to take better care of your health. Consider signing up for a gym membership or a cooking and dietary class that will help you optimize your energy, brain power and ability to give your all. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It's a new year and a time to put your best foot forward. If you want to better your position, find out what you have to change or learn and head in that direction. Don't miss an opportunity because you haven't prepared. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Learn from past mistakes and you will discover how to best take advantage of a situation that lacks stability. Refuse to let uncertainty bring you down. Someone's words that have inspired you in the past will resonate with you now. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Financial gains will come from an unexpected source. Trust in your ability to bring about changes that will help everyone you care about. Host a get-together or attend a party that supports people from all walks of life. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do something that will encourage you to feel good about how you look or where you live. A change will help you discover all the possibilities that exist if you put in the effort. Don't give up; get started. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Time spent with a friend, family or your loved one will spark new ideas to explore during the upcoming year. Start with self-improvement and move on to doing all you can to build a strong alliance among the people you care about the most. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Think about what you want to take with you into the new year and what you want to discard. Getting rid of old baggage will help clear your mind, giving you the freedom to chase your dreams. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Revamp your surroundings and set up a routine that will ensure that you are leading a healthy and prosperous life. Offer to help others and form alliances that will in turn help you. Romance will improve your life. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Reuniting with people from your past will be a reminder of how much you've changed. It's OK to look back as long as you don't end up slipping into an emotional abyss. Let the past go and approach the new year with optimism. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Assess your current situation and take action. Make plans that will give you incentive to move into the new year with a passionate plan. Personal changes and financial goals look promising. Shoot for the stars. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't wait for change to come to you. Set up a guideline to follow this year that will protect you from taking a back seat. Once your strategy is in place, you can begin the process of putting your plans into motion. 3 stars

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