ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do what needs to be done. Put these burdens behind you and you can pursue greater interests. A change in your financial situation will develop through talks with an agency, institution or company. Be prepared to negotiate. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take charge and you will soon have everyone lining up to help you achieve your goals. Your charm, coupled with experience and expertise, will make everyone want to join your cause. Enjoy greater benefits at home and work. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Back away if anyone burdens you with responsibilities that don't belong to you. Organize your time wisely so that you have some free time available to spend with someone you love. Strive for equality in all your relationships. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Taking a little extra time to do things both at work and at home will help to secure your position and ensure that you are on the right track. Talk to people with whom you have collaborated in the past. You will find a new outlet for something you do well. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emotional matters will escalate if you have been insensitive toward someone who counts on you. Include everyone in your plans or you will be accused of being unfair. Your time will be better used doing something creative. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Expect the payback you've been waiting for. Contracts, settlements, legal or health issues can be resolved if you push for completion. An early festive event will help you connect with someone who can help you get ahead in the new year. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Spend time where it counts. Do something nice for someone who needs help. Avoid an argument with a friend by allowing everyone to have his or her own agenda and opinions. Your originality and determination will win the approval of a potential partner. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone at work may have a personal interest in you. Be careful not to jeopardize your position. A new look at an old idea will help you develop a marketable product. There is money to be made. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don't trust anyone but yourself to make vital decisions that will alter your life. An unusual turn of events will perplex you. Don't waste your time trying to figure out an emotional problem. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Organization and strategy will go hand-in-hand. Let the momentum build as you wholeheartedly chase your goals. Success awaits you, so don't stop until you get what you want. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your future is about to change with a decision you make that will alter your personal life. A partnership is apparent and can help you gain respect in your community as well as lighten your overhead. A skill you have can make extra cash and boost your confidence. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You'll be unpredictable, emotional and uncertain when it comes to personal matters. A lack of knowledge may be what stands between you and a big opportunity. Don't cut corners when it comes to preparation. 3 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take on a challenge and you can prove a point and show how capable you are. Get together with people who can help you take an impossible task and turn it into a positive experience. Present your plans with sincerity. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hang on to your cash. This is not the time to give when you have your own burdens to deal with. Don't be swayed by someone trying to make you feel guilty. Keep spending to a limit. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the time to get your home and yourself ready for upcoming festivities. It's the hands-on approach and the ability to do things within a tight budget that will impress others the most. Consolidation and a strict budget will ease your stress. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It's important that you stay on top of both domestic and professional matters that can affect your future. Now is a good time to stabilize your position by strengthening what you already have to offer. Pick up additional skills. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The limitations or burdens that others have created emotionally must be diminished so you can focus on your professional future. Don't give in to distraction or temptation. Challenges will test your talents. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Observe but don't speak your mind if you want to avoid someone's meddling in your affairs or questioning your ability. Concentrate on the people who mean the most to you both personally and professionally. Love is in the stars. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Trouble will follow if you aren't careful about what you say in the heat of a discussion with a friend, neighbor or relative. Busy yourself with people who are more apt to agree with your position. You will gain the momentum required to apply your solutions where they'll count the most. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Bide your time and hold off making comments. Getting upset with someone who doesn't see things the same way you do will be a waste of time and may bring negative results. An unusual situation regarding your home or a family member will make you question the direction you are going. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Expect someone to surprise you with an emotional offer that is hard to refuse. A past partner will want to reconnect. Schedule a meeting over the holiday season. A challenge will get you ready to take action. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don't give in and pay for someone else's mistake, even if it is the season to be generous. Be firm when dealing with people asking for cash donations. Getting involved in something for the wrong reason will have a negative outcome. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't be afraid to speak your mind, especially when it has to do with relationship concerns and your future. Expect to be questioned by someone you care about. Explain your position and what you feel you need. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Work hard and play hard and you will get outstanding results, personally and professionally. Your persistent nature will pay off and bring about a change of attitude among your peers. Talks, travel and financing may be subject to change. 3 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Interacting with others will broaden your outlook and help you realize you are not alone in the way you feel or in the things you want to pursue. You can push forward with a project. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)): Make your plans in secret. The fewer people who know what you are up to, the less interference you'll get and the more likely you'll be to reach your goals. Emotional issues at home will leave you feeling in need of a change. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pull in all the help you can get but make sure you work just as hard as everyone else. Taking part in a neighborhood or community event will lead to the possibility of a new romance if you are single or a connection that is business-oriented. 4 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Memories can be wonderful things. You can find your way to the right path by relying on past experiences. You can establish a new set of rules that fit into your lifestyle and will satisfy the people you are interacting with. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ups and downs can leave you feeling confused. Take a back seat until things settle down and you have a better idea what everyone else is doing. Going against the current is tiring and often leads nowhere. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't leave anything undone. Year-end is fast approaching. You may be stretched for time but clearing matters up now will be valuable later on. Do the things you enjoy instead of only doing for others. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Volunteering your services or offering help to your community will result in new friendships that can be very entertaining and inspiring. Include your family and friends and you can contribute as a leader. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): More people are counting on you than you realize. Stop being so me-oriented. Finish the paperwork or chores, freeing up your time. Make your presence felt. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Idle time will not bode well. Make sure that you have enough to do. Travel, love and enjoying what life has to offer should be part of your agenda. What you share now will be the beginning of a new lifestyle. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don't give in to anyone testing your patience or questioning your beliefs. Someone will try to get you to take on responsibilities that don't belong to you. Feeling guilty is not a good reason to give in. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put someone you like at ease by being upfront about the way you feel and what your intentions are. Pay close attention to the response you get. You can make better choices if you clear up unfinished business. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Nothing will be clear-cut. You have to ask questions and find out what everyone around you is thinking and doing if you want to fit in and excel. Don't leave anything to chance. Make changes at home that will please others. 3 stars