ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you follow your instincts, you'll know if something truly is a good buy. Don't let a salesperson make the call for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you feel stifled, there's a good chance you could be getting in your own way by thinking you have to follow some kind of schedule. Relax and let the moment dictate your actions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't prematurely reveal your plans or ideas to associates who have little vision. They could talk you out of it and thereby dilute your possibilities for success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- All you need is a presentation that has continuity in order to sway others to you way of thinking. Be sure to organize your thoughts before offering any suggestions to others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't be too quick to criticize others, especially those who are doing their best working on your behalf. Instead give them encouragement and applause for trying so hard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Should your creative talents be challenged, you'll have more than enough gumption to rise to the occasion. You won't have any trouble dealing with paper dragons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Most work-related arrangements you might get yourself into show a great deal of promise, with the exception of those that are purely speculative or sheer gambles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If there's some kind of important decision that has to be made, talk things over with your mate or someone you respect. Collective judgment is likely to hold the answer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't let someone who is jealous of your achievements put a damper on them. You have every right to be proud of your accomplishments, so pound your chest all you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- On the whole, this should be a very pleasant day for you. The only thing that could put a damper on things is if you go overbroad celebrating. Subdue all extravagant urges.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It's a waste of time to unnecessarily worry about the end results of your efforts. Just relax and everything should turn out the way you want it to.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The only thing that could stop you from getting your points across is if you doubt your ability to do so. The stronger your feelings of self-worth, the more effective you'll be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If it seems like everything is going against you at this moment in time, you must keep your cool if you're to have any hope of making things come out your way. Tolerance is all-important.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Resign yourself to the fact that everything you want to do currently is likely to take the maximum effort in order to get even minimal results. Fortunately, you have the patience required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't get caught off guard and allow yourself to get tapped for a task involving a club or social organization that everyone else has artfully avoided, with good reason.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Unfortunately, you may be inclined to use tactics that could end up defeating your own purposes. If you insist on tripping over your own feet, nothing will get accomplished.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If at all possible, avoid a friend who is frequently afflicted with biased viewpoints that rub you the wrong way. You aren't likely to have the necessary tolerance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's one of those days when everything will be out of proportion, including poor behavior. Don't hesitate to refuse someone who is always borrowing this or that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- One of the major reasons you are not likely to get much cooperation from companions might be that you're too insistent about everything being done your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Perhaps the only way to get past you ignoring sensible health-habits today is to make yourself see what this kind of behavior is doing to others. If you look, you won't like what you see.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you see something disturbing brewing between two friends, try to steer clear. You won't want to be forced into choosing a side.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Do your best to help resolve a domestic altercation that arises between two warring family members as quickly as possible. If it can't be settled, the chill will linger.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't be so self-involved that you fail to hear the suggestions of those who have your best interests at heart. If you get too wrapped up in your own ideas, you'll miss out.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It behooves you to be extremely prudent in the management of your funds. Be particularly careful about making a personal loan to anybody, especially a close relative.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although each might require a bit of effort, several important objectives can be attained. Don’t hesitate to go all out in order to achieve what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’ll be surprised by your comprehension of the old saying: "We learn by teaching." Let others be the instructors, for a change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you discover that others are ready and willing to help you, drop everything and take them up on their offer. Chances are it’ll be a golden opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It isn’t likely you’ll find a better day to confront an individual about a prickly issue that needs resolution. By taking advantage of opportune timing, beneficial results can be achieved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Utilize your strong feelings of ambition and motivation to take care of several large-scale objectives. It’s the strong desire to succeed that powers the engine of success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you put your best foot forward, certain people with whom you’ll be in contact socially will happily agree to play some important roles in your present activities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Because no one knows your needs better than you, it will be up to you to orchestrate what measures should be taken to enhance your overall material security.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- For reasons you may not fully understand, your influence over your peers could be very powerful at this point in time. Keep your comments as constructive as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although it generally isn’t advisable, in your case it’s OK to involve people with whom you share a close personal relationship in your business ventures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You should finally be able to come up with a way to circumvent an obstacle in your path. Be ready, because it will require a surge of activity on your part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It could be vital to keep your ideas and intentions confined only to those who are directly involved in an important endeavor on which you’re working. Secrecy is a must.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be open-minded to a new way of doing something that might be superior to your present method. Be flexible in mind and keep your options open, and you'll come out ahead.