ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You’ll come up with some good ideas and alternatives that will help you smooth over some of the problems you face. Discuss your long-term plans with someone you love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Stick to your budget and head into the new year feeling good, healthy and ready to conquer the world. Don’t leave possessions or money out in the open. Protect against personal theft.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- End the year on a high note. Implement the changes that will lead to a better life and new beginnings. Speak the truth and follow through with your plans. Celebrate the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Welcome the new year with family and friends. Sharing information will result in an unexpected offering that will help you move forward in a positive manner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be responsible. If you are going to ring in the year in an indulgent fashion, make sure you have arranged for a designated driver. Stay safe and you’ll have no regrets.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t sit around when you should be getting out and having some fun. Do something you don’t do often and see what transpires. Go where the action is and join the fun.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Have an emotional chat with someone you trust. Find out the best way to go about making changes that will bring you closer together and encourage a better future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be cautious with your money and possessions. Don’t leave personal information out in the open. Someone is likely to renege on a promise. Do your own thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Share your feelings with someone you love. A romantic evening will change the way you move forward in your personal life. Make bold plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Uncertainty shouldn’t ruin your plans. Do your own thing and don’t worry about other people. An interesting offer from someone unique will take you by surprise. Don’t share personal information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Open your doors to friends and relatives. A heart-to-heart talk with someone you are emotionally attached to will give you clarity regarding the best way to make the most of next year.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Problems while traveling or dealing with authority figures will crop up if you haven’t made proper arrangements. Abide by the rules and avoid heading into the new year with unwanted baggage.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep a low profile and avoid emotional indulgence. A money matter will leave you uncertain regarding the best way to move forward. Protect your personal documents, possessions and passwords.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone will mislead you if you show your vulnerability. Be direct about the way you feel and what you want to see transpire. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Say what’s on your mind. It’s better to be straightforward about your feelings and expectations. Don’t lead anyone on or make promises you don’t plan to keep.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Uncertainty regarding your professional future should be looked at with optimism. A change will do you good, but that doesn’t mean you should quit and start over. Parlay what you do into something better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take time to talk to someone who needs advice or is down and out. Your positive pep talk will help and will spark a good idea.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Emotions will be difficult to control. Don’t make assumptions; if something seems suspicious, ask questions and get the lowdown before you make a move. Focus on personal growth, love and happiness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t let temptation get the better of you. Spending money or investing in a deal that someone is pushing on you will lead to regret. Walk away from aggressive people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Focus on your relationship with others. Sharing your feelings and plans will spark all sorts of interesting options. Love and romance are in the stars.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You’ll be given false information. Don’t be gullible. If something sounds too good to be true, take a pass. Use what you learn to your advantage if you want to find a better deal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Reject anyone using high-pressure tactics or persuasive means to meddle in your life or affairs. Take control and stand firm about what you want and what you can do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your quick wit and fun-loving attitude will draw attention. Make sure that before you step into the spotlight you are ready to take the good with the bad. Avoid excessive behavior.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Settle any dispute before it turns into a costly battle. Don’t trust in what you are told. Ask questions and base your decisions only on facts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Partnerships must be looked at objectively and decisions made about the way you want to move forward. Don’t act in haste. Take the time to discuss options and formulate solutions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Put a little muscle behind your promises. The things you do for someone you love will encourage similar gestures in return. Make good health, romance and togetherness your priority.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Make a promise to take better care of your health. Negotiate on your own behalf to avoid getting mixed up in something that doesn’t fit into your plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Compromise will bring you closer to someone you love and respect. Spending a romantic evening together or making plans to improve your living arrangements will turn out well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care of domestic chores and responsibilities. You’ll feel at ease and ready to ring in the new year if you are prepared mentally, physically and emotionally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Taking a trip or attending an event in your community will result in you making a new acquaintance. Call family members you haven’t seen or heard from for some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Take care of personal matters that you want to put to rest before the end of the year. Don’t let friends or relatives put unrealistic emotional, financial or physical demands on you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Look over your finances and make last-minute changes to ensure you get tax benefits. Offer someone you want to spend more time with something to look forward to. Plan something unusual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- An opportunity to get involved in something that interests you should be looked at carefully. Attend a meeting or presentation and collect information. A financial gain looks promising.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Reconnect with someone from your past. Looking back at the year gone by will encourage you to wrap things up and begin 2018 on a high note.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You may feel like sharing personal data, but you are best off observing and gathering information instead of doling it out. Short trips will end up being expensive. Avoid making impulse purchases.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A financial opportunity looks promising. Take the time to follow through on it before the year ends. You can negotiate and sign contracts or make a personal commitment.