You can get ahead if you work in conjunction with others in the coming months. Large corporations and institutions will help you parlay one of your skills into a successful venture. Helping others will improve your reputation and your finances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Go the distance. Take a journey that will help you assess up close a situation that you've been viewing from afar. Firsthand information will help you find a solution.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your position may be endangered if you aren't careful about whom you share personal information with. Being too nice will cost you. Size up your situation and play to win.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Stick close to home and you may avoid a run-in with authority figures. Keeping the peace will ultimately help you advance. Practice love, not war.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Being mis- or under-informed will be a danger today. Do your homework and make sure that you have all the facts before you get involved in a risky venture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Put your time and money into your own ideas and abilities. Don't let a last-minute change of plans disrupt your day. Follow through, even if you're the only one to do so.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A change in the way you handle your money or health will make a difference in the opportunities that come your way. Lady Luck will favor straightforward action.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Expand your friendships by getting involved in activities or events that attract people who share your interests. A partnership will change your life for the better.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Get physical and test your strength, courage and ability to win. Activity that challenges you will also attract positive interest and prospects. Prepare for change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't let emotional matters get you down or cause arguments with someone you need to deal with regularly. Use your intellect and intuition to lead you in the best direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be quick to size up a situation, but don't be eager to share your thoughts. Give others a chance to explain, but their words with a grain of salt.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have fabulous ideas that should be shared today. Checking out different cultures or philosophies will lead to some good ideas for living. Be open-minded yet firm at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let a friend or lover from your past cause problems. Protect your home and family from the temptation that someone offers. Change can be good, but the motives involved have to be genuine.

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