ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Should a well-intentioned friend turn out to be more of a hindrance than a help, don't hesitate to keep him or her at bay, but do so in a way that keeps the other person blissfully ignorant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although certain people may disagree, you're on the right track by viewing a certain situation from an idealist perspective as well as a logical one. It gives you the best of both worlds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Receiving an invitation to join a certain group might be an ego booster, but before you actually join, it might be wise to find out if you're simpatico with the membership.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Give yourself plenty of time to think about making a major change. Upon further review and consideration, you might discover your first decisions were hasty and unwise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It would be wise to make sure that an agreement you've been asked to accept serves the best interest of all parties involved. If there isn't parity, you, along with some others, will suffer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You should focus on long-term results rather than immediate ones in a business arrangement. If you resort to a mere quick fix, everyone could lose out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If your priorities are out of order, you might accomplish a bunch of little things but fail to get that big, important something off the ground. Reverse your thinking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Even though a number of objectives are likely to be achieved, much more could be accomplished if you first check out everything that needs to be done and then make a prioritized list.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although you'll function effectively within your own sphere of operation, you could run into some problems if you try to operate in an area over which you have no control.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When it comes to meeting your obligations, you should do quite well. However, if you expect any pats on the back for what you accomplish, you'll be sorely disappointed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Certain contacts you think so highly of aren't likely to be around when you want their help. However, you don't need them, even if you have yourself convinced otherwise.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Take care when it comes to financial matters, because they can be a bit tricky. Be careful you don't get into something that has strings attached, or you'll give back more than you get.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something to do with your career and/or finances that would have far-reaching, beneficial results can be achieved by applying a little extra effort. Make it your primary task.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Over the years, you've acquired much valuable information that you use in bits and pieces from time to time. It behooves you to market what you know in greater measure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't hesitate to go along with changing conditions, even if they appear to have no practical purpose. They could carry you into greener pastures, where new things are happening.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Carefully consider all decisions that would affect others as well as yourself. A misjudgment on your part could have far-reaching, negative consequences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Carefully examine all the facets when considering a job change. Be sure any move you make will be a step up the ladder and not an ignominious descent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If your social life has been a bit hollow lately, don't wait for the mountain to come to you. Take the initiative to get out, be friendly and mingle with as many new people as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Before surging ahead on a brand-new idea, activity or project, bring to a satisfactory conclusion what you already have on your plate. Overlapping activities could tangle up your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A good idea you've been mulling over that you haven't been able to get off the ground can be transformed into something that would fulfill a pressing need. Try it and see.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There is some kind of channel available to you that you haven't utilized yet, but which could possibly contribute to your material security. Stop dawdling and do something about it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have excellent chances for success if you take personal control over your life and make things happen without being subject to committee approval.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Because you're innately endowed with keen intuition and good powers of perception, you have better-than-average chances of arriving at accurate conclusions. Don't hesitate to use this gift.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Whether you realize it or not, you're endowed with sound instincts and excellent powers of perception. The trick to using them well is to make sure your attitude remains positive at all times.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Because your intuitive perceptions are likely to be accurately zeroing in on the potential outcome of events, trust your instincts with impunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you believe you have a better way to do something at work, it behooves you to offer your suggestion to a person who can make things happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can reap rewards for yourself at work by being helpful to someone who is struggling. The bigwigs will most likely notice, and the other party will remember your aid, as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- This could be a very productive day for you, owing to your ability to put everything in its proper perspective. You'll know what to tackle and how to do so effectively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- With your exceptional leadership and organizational skills, it shouldn't be too difficult to get others to follow your directives. They'll see that what you ask is good for them as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Overall conditions specifically favor projects that would enhance your material security in ways that could be long-lasting. Things look very promising in this regard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.3 -- An associate of yours might get an ingenious idea that could put a new twist on a project. This development will have a big effect on your material security, so be sure to get on board.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- The interests of you and your associates can be advanced if you treat people the way that you'd want to be treated. It's an old formula, but one that always works.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you need the assistance of an old friend, state your case clearly and factually. When she or he realizes your need, your pal will come through for you without having to be badgered.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your chances for successfully fulfilling a large personal ambition are above normal. In addition to your strong will to do so, Lady Luck will help things fall in line for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Recognition that escaped you in the past regarding a certain project is likely to come at last. It's a situation that appears to be taking on a life of its own.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When it comes to accomplishing your career objectives, stick to proven methods and procedures. What functioned well for you before will work even better for you now.