ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your life simple and use your intelligence and skills to help you maneuver through any situation or dilemma you face. Getting along with friends and relatives will require patience. Focus on what's important to you. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You'll be taken advantage of if you give in to unreasonable demands. Concentrate on what you need to clear up before the year comes to a close. Set a course that will put pending finances, contracts or settlements to rest. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Strive to gain complete control over the matters that mean the most to you. Getting together with others and discussing your plans will help you gain support. Use your imagination and you'll come up with innovative solutions that will protect your status and reputation. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful how you approach relatives who may not share your opinions. It may be best to remain quiet and enjoy the festivities going on around you. Youngsters will bring you great pleasure. A personal relationship will take an unusual turn. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Relationships should be your top priority. Taking care of loose ends and preparing to close the year on a high note are encouraged. Love and romance will give way to positive plans for the future. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Personal gains will be yours once you take care of the small but important details that are blocking you from following through with your plans. Discipline and hard work will pay off and make you look good. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't let people from your past disrupt your life and your future. Emotions will be stirred up if you attend a reunion or frequent some of the places you used to hang out. Personal changes will evolve if you do some soul-searching. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Financial matters will have to be dealt with carefully. An unrealistic expectation that doesn't materialize will leave you questioning what you should do next. Prudence should be your plan for now. Offer hands-on help, not money. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make positive changes at home. Sprucing up your surroundings or updating your image will give you the confidence to take part in the festivities happening at work or in your community. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take charge and forge ahead with enthusiasm and determination. Refuse to let emotions take over. Know what you want and set your sights on reaching your destination regardless of what others do. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Tidy up loose ends at work or at home. Clear your calendar so you can enjoy the festivities going on around you. Refrain from overspending or trying to buy someone's love and affection. Personal change is encouraged. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Know exactly how much disposable cash you have on hand and don't spend a penny more. Use your imagination when it comes to updating the way you look or how you present what you want to do. 3 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can gain ground if you discuss your intentions, feelings and plans for the future. A reunion or getting back to basics will help you head into the next year with greater foresight and discipline. Don't get angry, get moving. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep business and pleasure separate. Sharing your personal life with your colleagues or peers will give them access to your vulnerabilities. Listen and gather information instead of offering it. Do what you can now to avoid having regrets later. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't get angry when you should get moving. Take control and do whatever it takes to redirect attention in order to avoid a bad situation. Protect your passwords and other important personal information. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When it comes to money, personal matters and contractual dealings, it is best to remain quiet and be willing to listen. Gather the information you require to make a good decision and negotiate on your own behalf. Tidy up loose ends quickly. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fess up to anything that you may regret. Honesty will keep you from making matters a whole lot worse. A heartfelt talk with someone you love will clear the air, allowing you to make amends and enjoy the festive season. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take care of unfinished business. Living up to your promises and taking care of your responsibilities will lift a lot of pressure off your shoulders, allowing you to enjoy the festivities going on around you. A personal change will do you good. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can make a decision regarding your future prospects. Knowing what you want and then taking direct action will help you bring this year to a close with an open mind and a sense of relief. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotional disagreements will surface if you or someone close to you has been too indulgent. A little discipline or a heartfelt discussion will help you come up with options that can help you avoid future travails. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a closer look at what you have done for others and what you have received in return. Reevaluate your current position and consider how you can go about reaching your goals. Make positive choices and changes. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Work alone. Completing what needs to be done before the year comes to a close will ease your mind. Don't trust someone else to take care of anything that's important to you. An assumption made by an old friend could cause damage. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotions will be difficult to contain. Situations will escalate and tempers will mount. Take a moment to calm down and remember what's really important. Offer peace, love and understanding and you'll avoid a feud. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be honest about the way you feel. If you try to dodge someone who needs to talk to you, you'll raise suspicion. Don't make assumptions, just listen to what's being said and go to the source for verification. 3 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Choose love over force. Someone will test your patience if you feel you are being taken for granted. Use your intelligence to even out the playing field and you will have no regrets. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Refrain from making an impulsive move. Be extra cautious when dealing with legal, financial or health issues. Make whatever adjustments are necessary and proceed with honesty, love, patience and understanding. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional matters will escalate when dealing with your peers, superiors or anyone looking for a way to make you look bad. Use your charm and powers of persuasion to smooth over any past mistakes that could end up costing you. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful how you spend your money. Impulsive purchases will not turn out to be as great as you anticipate. Walk away from situations that can leave you emotionally exhausted and confused. Concentrate on investing in yourself, not someone else. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't give in to someone who is asking you to make unrealistic changes. Step aside and do your own thing instead of allowing your emotions to lead you into a vulnerable situation. Know when to say "no" and walk away. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You'll get an emotional nudge from someone you live with or are close to. Don't dismiss what's being said. The clues are right in front of you. Ask questions and find out what you can do to encourage better days ahead. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't fold under pressure. You can't make a decision if you aren't ready. Look for peace and quiet or spend time with someone you know will offer you sound advice. Don't limit what you want to do because of someone else. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Lend a helping hand and you will feel good. It's the little things that will count the most, so don't waste your time on extravagant offerings when your time, patience and hands-on help are all that are required to succeed. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Impulsive spending will leave you in a quandary. Take a moment to consider the consequences of your actions before you make your move. Choose to be methodical rather than reckless. If you want to show off, do something nice for someone. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You'll excel when it comes to getting things done, but don't sign up for something that will take you away from the promises you have made to your family. A last-minute change of plans will throw you off-guard. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spur-of-the-moment purchases, decisions and offers will not work out well in the end. Be careful not to make promises you won't want to keep. Keep your schedule simple and offer your time to those you care about. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional decisions may cost you. You can offer help or suggestions, but don't go overboard trying to do too much for too many. You have to look out for your own interests if you want to avoid getting burned out. 4 stars