YOUR STARS

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take care of your responsibilities and you'll be rewarded for your effort. Dealing with any type of negotiation should be done with a practical, insightful manner if you want to come out on top. Thoughts should be followed by actions. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business trips, educational pursuits or networking events will pay off. Listen carefully and gather information without disclosing your secret plans to advance. Knowledge is valuable; gather it wisely. Know what you want and be willing to make sacrifices to get your way. 5 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more effort into improving your living space and handling your tax return and personal documents. It's up to you to take care of your responsibilities firsthand. Waiting for someone to step up and take over will leave you at a loss. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Protect your home and your important relationships from anyone trying to take advantage of your time, patience and understanding. Those closest to you deserve the best from you, so don't give your all to an outsider. Nurture what you already have. 4 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): How you earn and handle your money will make a difference to your stress level. Great ideas need to be honed to fit practical application if you want to come out a winner. Strive for detail, precision and affordability. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Ask direct questions that will help you figure out where you stand. If someone is hesitant to share, consider why before you hand out too much personal information. Don't get angry when you should be taking care of business. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take the initiative to get things done before someone complains. Once you have your responsibilities behind you, it will be easier to take a little time to do your own thing. A personal change will give you a mental boost. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone you've worked with in the past will offer interesting information. Network or get involved in a creative union that will encourage you to use your talents and expand your interests and outlets. A give-and-take situation looks promising. 4 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Learn from past mistakes and be ready to start anew. A change to the way you handle money will encourage you to save more and stress less. Being realistic with regard to your expectations will alleviate disappointment. 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get your money matters in order. Preparing your tax return or discussing your options with someone who has more experience will save you money. A creative approach to finances, negotiations and health will serve you well. 5 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen carefully. What someone says may confuse you if the words used are misleading. Don't take anyone's word as gospel. If you want concrete answers, you should ask direct questions. Personal change is highlighted. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your flowery rhetoric to entice others to help out. You'll accomplish plenty if you work in unison with someone who is on the same page as you. A monetary gain is apparent if you use your imagination. 3 stars