ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a back seat if it will help you avoid opposition or meddling. Don't confide in anyone for now. You will be misinterpreted easily. It will be hard to cover up or reverse any mistakes made. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Short trips or educational activities will motivate you and give you greater vocational options. Avoid any sort of pressure situation. Activities that will help get you into shape will be your best recourse. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can expect to encounter unanticipated alterations due to responsibilities concerning children or elders. Treat your hobbies or sideline ventures as serious pastimes with the potential for profit. A love interest will be enticing but risky. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): New business connections can be made through the company you keep and the way you handle the situations you face. Don't let emotions rule, causing you to miss out on the potential for greater freedom. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't waste time arguing when you should be brainstorming. Opportunities do exist -- all you have to do is recognize them and put your heart into making things work. Don't push others when it's you who needs to be shoved. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take aggressive action when it comes to money, health or legal matters. Show your competitive drive so that no one will misunderstand your earnest intentions. A change to your current financial situation can turn a negative investment into a positive prospect. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Not everyone will be as open as you are. Hold back a little until you know what everyone else is thinking. Be strong and wait until you feel comfortable making a move. Volunteer work will open your eyes to a host of new avenues. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don't let added responsibilities get you down. Focus, instead, on the opportunities that will help you get ahead. Take a different approach to something you have done in the past and you will attract greater interest this time around. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don't make last-minute changes or try to meddle in someone's affairs. Focus on love, romance and keeping the peace with the people who have the potential to change your status or financial situation. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be careful how you spend your time. If you neglect someone or something important, you will end up with an emotional dilemma. Aggressive action is likely to lead to obstacles and limitations. Take one step at a time. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Job projects should be at the top of your list. Ask friends and family to keep an eye out for a position that might interest you. You will reach your goals if you send out resumes or talk to people you have worked with in the past. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You'll be faced with uncertainty when dealing with a partnership. Try not to limit your options. If you are honest about what you can and cannot do, you will come out ahead in the end. Don't let someone push you out of the way. 3 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): What you do and how you do it will show your capabilities and bring on greater opportunities. A challenge will keep you on your toes. You are in a winning situation and can put your skills to the test with confidence. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do something that will help you relax. A day at a spa or taking part in an event or activity you enjoy will help you rejuvenate. Don't let someone's uncertainty or change of plans ruin what you want to do. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the initiative to finish up some of the projects you've left undone. Working alone or on a secret project to surprise someone special will be fun but can cause undue suspicion. Do your best not to worry someone who cares. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A dependent may give you a hard time but you cannot fold under emotional pressure. Delegate who does what and stick to it. By taking charge, you will create new opportunities and options. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A trip will pay off if you are in pursuit of knowledge, research or meeting people who can help you get ahead. Love is in the stars, so mix business with pleasure and you will win personally and professionally. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Acceptance will be key to getting ahead. If you try to fight the inevitable, you will miss out on a chance to meet new people and try new things. Someone with whom you have a common interest will become your ally. Give what's being offered a chance. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Problems with partnerships will plague you if you are too intent on doing things your way. You will have to compromise if you want to achieve anything. Don't let someone else's responsibility fall on you. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be full of good ideas and originality. Put your plans into motion and you will discover more outlets for a service you have to offer. Opportunities will open up if you are receptive. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money may not be readily available to you but a great offer might. You will have to do some fancy financial footwork if you want to pull off a deal that is too good to turn down. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look at the big picture and you will realize you can do a lot more than you first thought. Investments will pay off if you are practical in the way you structure your money matters. Don't loan money or possessions. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A serious relationship is apparent. Love is in the stars and a commitment will help to stabilize your situation. Your intuition won't let you down. Follow it and you will end up in a satisfactory position. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your feelings to yourself until you know where you stand and what everyone else is thinking. Overreacting will lead to a change of plans and a personal loss. You need balance in your life right now. 3 stars

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You need to test your skills. Get active and you'll be surprised what you can accomplish. Love will take on a mysterious edge that may leave you wondering where you stand. Let your experience and originality take over. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone will take advantage of you if you don't do your homework. Don't leave anything to chance and don't let anger and stubbornness cause you to make a foolish mistake. Stick to the things you know and do best. Your choice will control the outcome. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Problems at home will surface if you don't keep things out in the open. Volunteer to help an organization you believe in and you will enhance your reputation. Keeping busy will help you stay out of trouble. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An opportunity to work will lead to new professional options. Communications and transportation will be riddled with confusion. Take down directions or instructions carefully. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't feel bad if you can't do everything that's asked of you. A money matter may be entwined in an emotional situation that makes it difficult for you to say no. Offer suggestions, not cash. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may end up with a responsibility that costs you financially as well as emotionally. A partnership you are involved in may face some difficulty. Put family and domestic responsibilities first. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take care of family business or you may be held responsible for something that doesn't get done on time. Uncertainty regarding a job will cause you to second guess what you are doing and where you are heading. Don't waffle under pressure. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make a personal move that will free up cash and allow you the freedom to work on some of the projects you have had to put on the back burner. Money is heading your way and an opportunity that will allow you to try something altogether different will interest you. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may feel like avoiding someone you've promised something to but, if you aren't following through, be straightforward about your change of plans. You will be in a high cycle regarding love and romance. Chances are good it will take up your time, interest and hard-earned cash. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don't count on someone coming through with something you've requested. Be ready to jump in and take over whatever needs to be done. A relationship you have with a friend or neighbor is likely to face difficulty. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you are straight about what you want or expect, you will find out what you can and cannot have. A relationship can change your way of life. An offer will help you secure the money you need for something you want to pursue. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may need to take care of someone who is going through a rough time. Don't let this drag you down or cause uncertainties in your personal life. Talk things over with the people who count and you will come up with a workable solution. 3 stars