ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Strive for peace. Put your differences aside and consider all that you are grateful for. It's all about mind over matter; choose tolerance over your need to be right.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Go the distance to spend time with loved ones. By opening your heart, your doors or your mind to the possibilities, something good will unfold. A positive mindset will lead to positive change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep an open mind, but set boundaries. How you give back will determine how you feel at the end of this festive day. Let your intellect lead the way. Words matter.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care of personal business and health concerns, and map out your day to ensure you don't miss any family fun. A partnership will grow more intense, and set the stage for an exciting future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will achieve the most if you are hyped and ready to please the ones you love. Put on your happy face and let the kid in you out to play. Be the social butterfly, the lover, the provider and the glue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) –- Wear your heart on your sleeve, and you'll make a difference to anyone you converse with. Positive change comes from kind words, honesty and a helping hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) –- Pick and choose wisely. Sometimes less is more. Take on only what you can handle, and give 100% to accomplish your intent. Sign up for what you know you can manage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) –- You may feel stretched with all the hustle and bustle; however, if you embrace the moment with passion and sincerity, you will get swept up into the magic.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) –- Be careful; someone will try to sweet-talk you into something you really don't want to do. Be the master of the conversation and become the entertainment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –- Put your energy where it counts, please the ones you love and gain satisfaction through acts of kindness and showing concern. A kind word is worth more than any lavish gift.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) –- Refuse to let an unexpected change or delay weigh you down. Choose to think standing up, and a comeback will be as easy as 1-2-3. Choose insight and wisdom over lavish actions.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) –- Sit back and enjoy the moment. The less you say and the more you are grateful, the better. It's time to make fond memories, not to bring up past regrets.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Do the legwork necessary to ensure you aren't caught off guard by those who try your patience during the festive season. It's up to you to protect yourself from any fallout that comes your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Mixed emotions will set in, leading you to question whether what you are donating or dealing with is worthwhile. Travel, visits and gatherings with loved ones you don't get to see very often will be enlightening.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Review the year gone by, weigh the pros and cons, and establish what to put to rest and what to carry forward. Look at the big picture, but once your vision is clear, take a minimalist approach to how you proceed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's the thought that counts, and last-minute shopping can be time-consuming if you don't have a plan or the cash on hand. Cap your spending; it's the thought, not what you spend on a gift, that counts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Offering help, money or time is admirable, but don't let anyone take advantage of your kindness. Charity begins at home this year. Look around, and support loved ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) –- Participation will be called for. Attend fundraisers, mix business with pleasure or lift the spirits of someone who is down and out. Emotions will be close to the surface.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) –- Everybody has a story. Don't judge; show compassion. Manage your consumption to avoid the consequences and regrets that follow indulgence, especially when mixing business with pleasure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) –- Leave yourself plenty of time to get to where you want to go. Traveling at this time of year can be stressful. Stay calm and enjoy the moment. It's a time to make memories, not regrets.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) –- Proceed with patience and good intentions. A gracious attitude and a big smile will help deter anyone from taking their frustrations out on you. Be the good Samaritan, not the Grinch.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –- Maintaining discipline and sticking to your original game plan will get you where you want to go at a price you can afford. Choose well-thought-out ideas and stay within your budget.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) –- Jump into action, do your part and make fond memories with the ones you love. Put your best foot forward, and the love you get in return will be the best gift ever.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) –- You've got everything under control. Don't let consumption be your downfall. Be the good Samaritan, the one who looks out for others and offers a helping hand wherever and whenever necessary.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Put your excitement and vitality to good use. Staying healthy and keeping busy will help you avoid a run-in with someone who tends to push your emotional buttons.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't share how much you earn or spend. Giving others a chance to weigh in on your plans will add to your confusion and put you in a vulnerable position. Avoid giving others reason to gossip.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Speak from the heart when dealing with partners or people you hold in high regard, and you'll gain respect and honesty in return. Moving forward with a clear conscience is liberating.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Look for an opening and work your magic. Seizing a financial opportunity or pumping up your investments to ensure you get the write-offs you need is in your best interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Refuse to let what others do interfere with your quality of life. Reach beyond any differences you have and make the most of the festive season.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) –- Put your energy where it will encourage you to excel and help you close the year on a high note. Personal change will not go unnoticed and will serve as a steppingstone to future accomplishments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) –- Get your surroundings ready to celebrate the festive season with friends and family. Let past grievances go and find a way to start anew. Choose kindness over criticism.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) –- You are best off contemplating situations before you embark on something you may not be able to finish. Refuse to let your emotions take charge and point you in a direction of no return.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) –- Be careful what you wish for. Not everyone will respond to you in a jovial manner. Pull back, wait and watch for signals to guide you. Be grateful and gracious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –- Take ownership of what you do and say, and move forward with grace and determination. Enforce the necessary changes to clear your path and to ensure you reach your destination of choice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) –- Pay it forward and do your part, and you'll get that good feeling that comes from looking out for those around you. A kind word or a helping hand can go further than a donation you cannot afford.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) –- Be careful at functions that mix business with pleasure. The key to maintaining your position and reputation is to be thankful, accommodating and kind. A joyful attitude will turn you into the bright light in the room.