ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Make travel plans or set up meetings that will help you address important matters before the year comes to a close. Personal growth and self-awareness will encourage you to make wise choices.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Dig deep and find out all you can. Knowledge is power, and knowing how to apply it when faced with someone trying to outdo you will help you gain ground.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Participate in festivities that will bring you in touch with old friends or colleagues. Express your feelings and offer kind gestures, but don’t get talked into something you probably shouldn’t do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Address personal issues before someone complains or makes demands. Have a plan ready to offset an unsavory choice someone wants you to make. Look out for your best interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Make plans to get together with old friends or to go shopping for items you want to purchase before the year ends. Share your feelings with someone you love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be careful how you handle matters pertaining to your home and family. Not everyone will be happy with the limitations you set or criticisms you make. Be fair and understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Get into the spirit of the season. Ask questions and find out how old friends and family are doing. Showing consideration and generosity toward others will make you feel good.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Do whatever you can to help those less fortunate. Your time and effort will be appreciated, and you will discover something or someone that gives you incentive to follow your dream.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Take the time to schmooze with your peers. Being a good listener will help you form advantageous relationships. Update your image and make love a priority.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Look at the big picture as well as your expectations. Excessive behavior will lead to personal and emotional loss. Only take on what you can handle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Listen to your heart, not to what others tell you. Someone is likely to offer information that won't apply to your situation or that could end up costing you time and money.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Listen to what others have to say. The more information you gather, the easier it will be for you to communicate your thoughts, position and contributions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Rethink your current direction and what you would prefer to be doing. Consider making changes to your resume or to the courses you are taking.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Emotional spending will not help matters. Don’t try to buy your way out of a sticky situation. Communication with or a visit to a friend or relative who may be down and out will bring positive results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Confusion and uncertainty will set in when it comes to your relationship with a partner, parent or someone who knows how to manipulate you. Proceed with caution.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Emotions will escalate if you don’t put your differences aside. Get involved in a hobby or pastime that you can do alone or with someone who shares your concerns and desires.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You’ll find it difficult to think straight. Don’t let uncertainty push you in a direction that isn’t right for you. Bide your time and choose intelligence over temptation or indulgence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Accept inevitable changes, and adapt and move forward without making a fuss. Don’t put up with anyone playing emotional mind games or trying to take advantage of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Secrets are best kept that way. Don’t leave your personal information or passwords out in the open. Protect your reputation and expect delays while traveling or dealing with authority figures.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Money matters and emotions will clash. Question expenditures, and make sure you are on the same page as anyone you are involved with financially. Assess and discuss the situation calmly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t be fooled by what others lead you to believe. Do your research and make decisions based on what you want. A change at home will improve your life and attitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone will withhold information or dump additional responsibilities in your lap if you are quick to voice what you will and will not do. Sidestep emotional blackmail by being frank.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't let your emotions take the reins when discussing matters that can influence conditions at home or your relationships with relatives. Get along and be willing to compromise.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Partnership problems will surface if you put too many demands on others or are overly emotional or difficult. Take a moment to review the situation before you complain.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don’t stew over a situation at work or school that you cannot change. Make a point to get along with the people you deal with daily in order to avoid future mishaps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make plans to do something with youngsters or a loved one or to help a cause that concerns you. A selfless gesture will make you feel good and boost your reputation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll face an emotional problem if you haven’t been up-front with someone you care about. You are best off coming clean and making amends before the situation gets blown out of proportion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stick close to home and family. Problems will arise if you take on too much or let problems at work or with friends filter into your domestic life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You’ll face emotional difficulties with children or parents. Be prepared to make your voice heard and your decision clear. You may not please everyone, but it’s important to do what’s right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Self-deception will lead to uncertainty. You are best off facing facts and making adjustments before someone takes advantage of you. Don’t put up with emotional manipulation or unreasonable demands.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Keep your facts straight and be honest about the way you feel. Communication will be necessary if you want to avoid a mishap. Ulterior motives are apparent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Keep your plans simple and focus more on home, family and friends. What you do to help your loved ones will ward off tension that could result in a serious feud.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Expect an emotional incident to raise questions regarding your feelings and your relationship with someone who has let you down. Don’t allow self-deception to lead to vulnerability. Be open to change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Added stress due to someone else’s mistake or shortcoming is apparent. Don’t hesitate to make your position clear. Think big, be innovative and stick to a set budget.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be careful how you express your likes and dislikes. Someone will be offended if you are too critical or ask for too much. Be truthful, but keep your demands simple.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your emotions -- when having conversations with friends, in-laws or people who can boost you up or bring you down -- should be managed with care. Don’t blame or criticize others.