Horoscope

You are best off keeping things in the open this year. Honesty will help you avoid misunderstandings and discord. Express your feelings, concerns and plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 23): Consider your options before you make a move. Knowing the pros and cons will make it easier to forgo choices that are too risky. Good fortune comes from good decisions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Be imaginative and use any emotional tension you feel to create something that will bring you satisfaction. Make a promise to someone you love. Don’t follow the crowd.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Be careful how you treat others and respond to them. It will be easy to get into a no-win situation. Make sure you can back up your assertions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think before you make an emotional decision. Now is not the time to be a follower or to take on additional debt. Financial awareness will be the best way to control stress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Make decisions based on facts, not on feelings. Your returns will be much higher if you think matters through and are cognizant of all your options. Emotional spending is off-limits.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20): Being levelheaded and willing to listen and compromise will be the best way to avoid conflict. Channel your energy into creative outlets that will help ease stress.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional disillusionment will set in if you adopt someone else’s beliefs. Don’t follow anyone who claims to know it all. Make your own decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Protect your assets, and negotiate on your own behalf. It’s important to effectively control any financial, medical or legal matters that surface.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Disillusionment will set in if you aren’t honest about your feelings for someone. Consider your needs and think about how best to satisfy both yourself and those you care about.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Work on personal growth and physical improvements. Trying to change those around you will not turn out the way you want it to. Keep your life simple.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on what you can do, not on your opponents or intransigent situations. Surround yourself with individuals who share similar objectives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Deal with stressful situations openly and honestly, and take better care of your health. Refuse to let anyone put unrealistic demands on you.