Planning, organizing and paying close attention to detail will ensure that you reach your goals. Don’t be afraid to do things your way or to do them differently. Your ability to take charge and your intuition will help boost your achievement as the year progresses.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Your stellar approach to everything you do will keep you in the running for advancement. Don’t let competition scare you. If you can imagine it, you can do it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Financial matters will improve. Contracts can be negotiated and signed, and changes at home will help you cut costs. Don’t buy into someone else’s scheme. Invest in yourself and your skills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – An unusual and interesting connection with someone who shares your beliefs and goals will develop. Build your life on facts, figures and emotional happiness. Romance will improve things considerably.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Be observant when dealing with your peers. Offering a steady hand will help you avoid people trying to take advantage of you. Don’t be afraid to be different. Dance to your own beat.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) – You’ve got all the right moves. Follow your heart and your intuition, and go with the flow around you. There isn’t anything you can’t accomplish if you set your mind to it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You need to do more to make sure that certain partnerships are copacetic. Aim for equality to avoid conflict, fatigue or dissension.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – It’s a good time to make personal or professional moves. An improvement in how you approach life in general will help you win support from someone you need in your corner.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – If you show your willingness to take good advice and stick to the rules, you will impress everyone. Be careful when dealing with money matters and institutions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Say what you mean and mean what you say in order to eliminate uncertainty. Love, romance and family fun are all featured. Someone from your past will surface, sparking fond memories.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Work quietly on the projects that are important to you. Don’t present or promote what you are doing prematurely. Anger will not help you get ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – If you participate in events that you believe in, you will reach your goals. You’ll be rewarded in unusual ways. Romance is encouraged.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Keep everything you hear and see in perspective. Being prepared for whatever comes your way and having the fortitude to stay put until the moment is right will help you advance.