ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Do your research. Preparation will be the key to your success. Offer a loved one support and advice that will ensure his or her success. Work as a team player.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you learn as you go and do your best, good things will transpire. How you handle others will determine how much support you receive. Romance is in the stars.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be careful whom you believe. Someone will try to disrupt an important relationship. Emotional manipulation should be stopped before it leads to a battle or no-win situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t be afraid of the unknown. The experience you gain will make your life easier. Take a leap of faith, commit wholeheartedly and embrace love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t feel that you must follow the crowd. If something doesn’t feel right, take a pass. Time is on your side, and a break will encourage peace of mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Participate in events that excite you. The people you encounter will encourage you to try something new. Expand your interests and friendships. Romance is in the stars.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be secretive about what you are doing. It’s better to finish what you start before you share anything with others. Avoid getting involved in someone else’s drama. Look out for yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Size up situations and take advantage of an opportunity that presents itself. Recognizing how best to utilize your skills to fit a need will pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- An emotional situation won’t get better if you poke the bear. Find a way to stabilize your current situation instead of confusing things further. Truth and integrity matter. Avoid temptation and indulgence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Talk to someone you think can shed light on a situation. Money, medical and legal matters are best put in perspective and dealt with accordingly. Home and personal improvements are favored.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Take care of your responsibilities and move on. Don’t get trapped in someone else’s mess. If you offer suggestions, you’ll be accused of meddling. Don’t let a change someone makes ruin your plans.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Stick to basics and to what’s doable. If you exaggerate or take on too much, you will end up having to depend on others to bail you out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you take a walk down memory lane, it will help you figure out what you should do in a current situation. A change is within reach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your enthusiasm will prompt excitement and draw assistance that will help you excel. Make plans to celebrate with people who share your sentiments. Romance is on the rise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take a deep breath and dissect what you’ve been told. You need to fully understand a situation before you can make a decision. Don’t let someone take advantage of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Use your imagination, be innovative and make changes that will ease stress. Add comfort and convenience to your living space and share your good fortune with a loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t feel that you must spend money to make an impression on someone. You’ll gain respect if you are practical and use common sense. Work hard and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Communication will clear up any misunderstanding you encounter, and honesty will lead to an opportunity that will improve your life. Refuse to let someone’s poor habits and emotional manipulation hold you back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Take care of your responsibilities before doing anything else. If you make demands or complain before you have done what’s expected of you, it will cause bad feelings. Aim to nurture relationships.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Get involved in a group effort that interests you. The people you meet will offer information that can help you raise your profile and connect with individuals who have something to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Situations will get blown out of proportion quickly if you are too vocal or get involved in something dubious. Pick and choose your associates carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You’ve got what it takes to make things happen. Your experience, charm and ability to convince others to do things your way will lead to success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Offer to do only what you can. It’s more important to take care of your responsibilities than to promise to do things for others. Question others' motives and avoid manipulative people.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Keep a level head when dealing with friends, relatives and colleagues. Not everyone will offer sound solutions. Be the one who steps up and takes command. Romance is encouraged.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Checking out new possibilities will boost your morale. You'll have to see for yourself if you want to make a move. Don’t rely on someone else’s interpretation of a place or situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Look, see and do. As long as you do your due diligence, you can turn your objective into a reality. Communication, travel and romance are in your best interest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Position yourself to work hard and get things done. Refuse to let anyone sidetrack you or tempt you to get involved in something you shouldn’t have anything to do with.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Do things your way. Your unique nature will attract interest from someone you’ve been trying to get to know better. Home improvements and intimate relationships are favored.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Making a change based on your emotions will not solve a problem or improve a situation. Do something relaxing. Distancing yourself from a quandary will help you gain perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be part of the solution, not the problem. Consider making changes that will promote better relationships and more valuable opportunities. A proactive approach to life, love and prosperity is essential.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t let someone new waltz into your life and take charge. Rely on friends who have never disappointed you. Good advice will save you from making a costly mistake.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Embrace change. Don’t let someone use emotional tactics to hold you back. Relationships should be supportive, not restrictive. Evaluate your current position and make appropriate changes. Romance is on the rise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Keeping an open mind doesn’t mean that you must always do as someone asks. Listen to suggestions, but do what feels right and suits your current needs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you keep plugging away, you will make a difference. Protect yourself against people who are trying to take advantage of you financially. If you offer suggestions, not cash, you will avoid a loss.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- An opportunity is only worth looking at if it’s something you want in the first place. Don’t feel bad taking a pass when the benefit is for someone other than you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Consider what you need and what you don’t. You’ll ease stress if you give away the things you no longer require. Romance is in the stars.