ARIES (March 22 to April 19): Your position, well deserved, is secure. Appreciate the help from others or dissension could arise from the ranks. Check joint finances to establish priorities in November, and join a study group to expand your philosophy. Get your Christmas cards and shopping done before the 10th. Watch over-spending; gifts from the heart are best.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Mercury is in retrograde from 11/5 to 11/25 and may cause you to rework a recent decision. Don’t push to have it your way; allow the power of suggestion to work in your favor. Shopping is best done before the 10th of December. Don’t bother with "the Joneses" – spiritual gifts are more in line with the times. After the 20th, anxiety will lift and hope and peace of mind will prevail.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Explore alternatives from 11/5 to 11/25. Brainstorm with friends to create solutions. The tried and true won’t work; get off the beaten path for a solution. You enter a low from 11/7 to 11/9; you may want to stay in bed. Watch gossip! Plan for a Y2K bash somewhere far from home. Curb spending and shop early in December. Focus on gifts for the spirit rather than more gadgets.

CANCER (June 22 to July 22): Get pretty, be creative, study art, but don’t gossip! You could lose a friend. Home is where your heart is, but you could be a bit worn-out from self-sabotaging friends and family. Teach them to take responsibility; you are tired of hearing it. December will make up for the rest of the year. You could get a promotion. You will certainly have a beautiful month.

LEO (July 23 to August 22): Much conflict at work during November. Everyone appears to be at cross purposes. Take no action from 11/7 to 11/9; any decision will cause a reaction. December will be better with more focus in the home. In fact, you might consider work you can do from home. It’s safer there. Dance the night away and love, love, love the New Year in.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): Hold yourself in check from 11/5 through 11/25. Break out of your rut. Try a new hairstyle or plan a Thanksgiving bash at a restaurant for a change this year. December lightens up a bit, but shop and mail by the 10th. Cash may be short. Would a temporary holiday job help? Practicality over frivolity is necessary. Sing in the New Year!

LIBRA (September 23 to October 23): Go over finances with a wary eye in November; there may be possible trouble in the credit department. After 11/25, you could receive a surprise windfall to compensate. How about making your own gifts this year? Be careful of gossip around 12/28; it could come back to haunt you. Smile pretty for the New Year!

SCORPIO (October 24 to November 22): Until 11/25, work on old childhood issues that may not have healed. Try hypnotherapy for quick understanding. A much healthier, happier you will emerge, and opportunities abound. December brings a test of values. How much is enough, and what really counts? Spending time on a worthy cause could keep you from gaining holiday pounds. Prioritize time for yourself!

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 to December 21): Watch decisions between 11/5 and 11/25. You don’t have all the facts yet. Spend time with your inner self now because life is going to get busy. It’s party time by December, and you will be busy trying to keep all the social invitations covered. Someone could press you for a romantic commitment, but after 12/20 you’ll see more fish in the sea.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19): November is socially busy. Business and pleasure go nicely now. Stay moderate in trying to persuade others to your side. Don’t worry what they think. You’re in a holding pattern from 11/5 to 11/25. December is very exciting for you; you love the ceremonies. Don’t blow your budget. The best gifts are homemade, heart to heart. Have a lovely season.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18): Your career could be more than demanding in November; it may involve a push-pull with authorities. Keep your goals in sight and have people check your work. It is hard to stay focused. Remember your family in December; they will remind you that they missed you. After 12/20, you can finally get the home fires burning. Whew! What a year. Enjoy!

PISCES (February 19 to March 20): Believe it or not, little fish, this year will end on a high note. There could be an opportunity to take more training in November, followed by a traveling job in December that could take you from the family over the holidays. You won’t resist; the rewards are too great. You will remember this year for a long time. It certainly has held good, bad and ugly for you. Affirm to peace on earth in Y2K.

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