Your authority could be challenged or your competitiveness triggered during the next two to three weeks. Meetings with friends and holiday activities may prevent you from doing what you want to do. Put your business and financial plans aside as the new year arrives since they may not work out for the best. January is an excellent time to impress people with your skills and talents.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Slow and steady might not win the race, but at least you won’t end up in an unwinnable argument. Losing your temper or rushing ahead after making hasty decisions can land you in trouble during the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

In the upcoming week, you may go looking for love in all the wrong places. Perhaps it is a better idea to look closer to home. Extra bills could pile up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Use your energy and enthusiasm wisely. Stifle any tendency to be overly competitive. You might find an illuminating insight and realize how your own actions may factor into tensions or disputes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Your intuitions might not be reliable in the week ahead, especially if you are making a purchase or saddled with financial decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your ambition may make you yearn for more success in the week ahead, but an impractical streak could rear its ugly head.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Be sure there is a soft place to land. Let good intentions prevail and always stay fully in your integrity. Spending your money on things of lasting value makes more sense than indulging in passing whims.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It might be a good idea to keep your opinions to yourself as the week unfolds. Someone may be too wrapped up in achieving their business objectives to indulge in romantic fantasies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be direct and to the point when presenting your ideas. Avoid making major purchases in the week to come because you might be too trusting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In the upcoming week, you may dream you can conquer the world while safely hanging out in your own little zone. Out in the world, however, you should concentrate on making every effort work on your behalf.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Bring your practical side and your creative one to the table now. This combo can be one of your greatest strengths and can bring out wonderful solutions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Watch your money carefully in the week ahead since you might be paying attention to the spin rather than the substance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You may feel your allure and attractiveness is slipping. Even if you are in “ugly” stars, they will pass. Watch for some imaginative ideas that can be put on the back burner until the timing is better.