Aries (March 21-April 20) Play to your strengths this week. Now is a good time to experiment with various new strategies. Unexpected things are in store for you so be sure to stay on your toes. If you rely on what your own strengths you will find you have a stable foundation to stand on no matter what happens.

Taurus (April 21-May 21) Don’t panic if you don’t seem to be on the same page as everyone else. You might be operating at a different pace than others, but this is probably a good thing. It will allow you to bring unique experience to a group that otherwise has blinders on. Remember that what you may think is a weakness is actually a strength.

Gemini (May 22-June 21) Oftentimes, painful experiences are necessary ones. Your pain is in the past where it belongs now and the future is brighter for it. Your possibilities are endless now that you have confronted your troubles head-on. Take what you have learned from this experience and apply it to other situations in the future.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Lack of belief in yourself and your abilities may be preventing you from getting started on an important project. Don’t let perfectionism trip you up too much. Getting started is the hardest hurdle so the sooner you get started, the sooner you can edit towards the level you want.

Leo (July 23-August 21) This week you may be in a reflective mood. Rather than dwelling on your mistakes and regrets, analyze what you can do better in the future. Remember to be grateful for the experiences you have had, even the bad ones, because they too have made you who you are.

Virgo (August 22-September 22) Things seem to be slowly winding down after being extremely hectic. Don’t get too comfortable in this newfound area of peace; things will be heating up soon enough. Use this lull to your advantage and try to get ahead on as much as you can.

Libra (September 23-October 23) Beware of stagnation. Be careful not to let your life and your decisions be wrestled away from you. Your own goals have value and they don’t deserve to be put on hold. Make sure that others know your worth and make sure that you know it, too.

Scorpio (October 24-November 22) Despite putting a difficult situation firmly in the past, you are still feeling its effects. You feel like you’re being haunted and this could be making you feel powerless. Know that you do have control over the situation. Use this experience as a chance to learn and grow. Eventually, your pain will fade like a ghost.

Sagittarius (November 23-December 22) Remember that light is waiting for you through the darkness, even if you can’t see it. Hard work, good friends, and trusted advisors will do wonders for you in the coming weeks. Be sure to take breaks and reward yourself. You’ve come a long way and that is worth celebrating.

Capricorn (December 23-January 20) Don’t fall into the temptation to slack off. Now that we’re well past midterms, the semester will only be picking up in intensity. Try to buckle down and get ahead of the ball so that it doesn’t crush you come finals week.

Aquarius (January 21-February 19) Unexpected triumphs will be coming your way soon. Stay open to possibilities and people you might not ordinarily consider. If you keep a positive attitude and a flexible nature, you will find exciting things in your future.

Pisces (February 20-March 20) Despite your relaxed nature, you fear a lack of control. You have a tendency to rule with an iron fist, allowing nothing to escape your field of view. Be careful not to hold too tightly. Things can only grow if you allow them the room to flourish. If you don’t relax your grip soon, you may see your plans start to choke.