ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Chance could bring you closer together with a nodding acquaintance. By spending some time with one another, you'll find a basis for a strong friendship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What develops could help you achieve an ambitious objective that you've been anxious to get a handle on, but once you recognize the right moment you'll have to act quickly. It's likely to be fleeting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The best chance you'll get for advancing a personal interest is likely to come about through a new contact. Be alert for just such an opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- By being a bit more resourceful than usual, you could generate some kind of exciting concept. Don't discount it just because it doesn't stem from your normal way of thinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Truly listen to what others have to say, because a casual comment could furnish you with a valuable point of view that you wouldn't have otherwise thought of or considered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't be hesitant about applying some new and untried procedures to an old assignment. It could turn out to be a time-saver that'll enhance your productivity well into the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You have two valuable assets currently: One is your talent for organization, and the other is your ability to effectively delegate who should do what. Don't let these gifts go unused.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- One of your faults can be letting things go until the last minute, and you could succumb to this today. Fortunately, however, you're likely to get things done just under the wire.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't even think about throwing in the towel if things aren't going too well. You're likely to surprise everybody, including yourself, by being a remarkably strong finisher.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your material prospects look exceptionally hopeful, and you could reap gains in several areas in ways you'd least expect. Once opened, these avenues will keep producing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even if things don't go exactly as you had planned, the results will turn out to be comparable to those you wanted. Be as flexible as possible and ready to flow with events.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your shopping instincts will be quite acute, enabling you to spot something of value that everybody else is overlooking. You'll recognize a great buy when you see one.

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.