ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An opportunity to learn something that will be of great value in the long term will present itself. When you hear opportunity knocking, don't just stand there -- get the door.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- More than a few unexpected rewards are likely to be yours because of the considerate way you treat people. If they can find a way to express their gratitude materially, they will.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- By serving as a middleman and bringing two divergent factions together, you'll yield profitable results as well. Chances are it will be a special niche that only you can fill.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Strive to use your mind logically, but by the same token, don't totally detach from your intuitive faculties as well. If you employ both, you'll have a highly successful day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Instead of worrying about things that will never happen, focus your mental faculties on achieving positive results. If you apply yourself, things will come easily to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something you've been anxious to complete isn't likely to be as difficult to achieve as you think. The intervention of an accomplished ally will be a great catalyst.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Plans to which you've given considerable time should not be subjected to alterations at the last minute. Your blueprint is a good one; it will pan out quite well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Something over which you have only nominal control could be subject to a number of unexpected changes. It might shake you up at first, but the turbulence will ultimately turn out to be constructive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- For the first time you'll see that you're finally making some headway in a relationship that you've been hell-bent on improving. It proves there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Recipients will appreciate your cooperative spirit. And because you show such a concern for them, they in turn will help you accomplish something that requires teamwork.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Since you're exceptionally good at finalizing things to your satisfaction, it behooves you to focus on more significant priorities and make sure they come to fruition.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A pleasant surprise is likely to be in store if you make an effort to get to know a friendly acquaintance a little better.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even if it's painless for you to make a big promise, when it comes time to keep your word you might have to pay a huge price. Be sure to look before you leap.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's fine to give something of yours to another if that's what you want to do, but if it's an item that doesn't belong to you, it isn't your prerogative to do so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Inaccurately evaluating the power of someone who opposes you is not only foolish, but is also likely to cause you to handle the situation in ways that lead to utter failure.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who knows how to pump people for private or secret information is likely to pick on you. Be on your guard when discussing delicate matters.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be positive and expectant of good results, but don't base your hopes on false expectations or wishful thinking. If you're unrealistic, every payoff will be disappointing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even though your probabilities for success are quite strong, you still may experience failure because of the way you handle things. Don't turn your opportunities into regrets.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- In your eagerness to paint a glowing picture in hopes of encouraging others to follow your lead, you might go overboard. Stick to the truth and you'll have no problem wooing others to your side.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- This is not one of those days when you should be speculating in unfamiliar areas. Unless you understand what you're getting into, you could lose much more than you anticipate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Seeking an easy out could be much more harmful than facing up to what needs to be done. If you bite the bullet, you'll find the pain to be far weaker than you feared.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- For your own reasons, you'll prefer taking the difficult, necessary road over a facile cop-out. It's the right decision: Honesty attracts admiration while deceit destroys it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- In your involvements with others, your assessment of matters might be quite different than the views of the people with whom you are negotiating. Keep an open mind.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't expect any desirable results if you allow others to make decisions and do your thinking for you. They're going to do what is best for them, not for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Without plagiarizing, you'll be extremely effective at taking the ideas of another and developing them to everyone's advantage. You'll make the originator proud.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Pay heed to a hunch or insight you get about a way to achieve some financial gains. Your thinking might not only be brilliant, but could also prove to be more profitable than you would have thought.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't discount a first impression about some new people you meet, because it's likely to be right on the mark. Good or bad, go with your gut.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Being extremely resourceful and ingenious, you're likely to fare much better than most of your peers. Many things that don't make sense to others will be clear as a bell to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Fortunately, you won't hesitate to test any new techniques or procedures involving either your social or commercial life. Your conceptions will not only work out well, they'll withstand the test of time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't turn a deaf ear on an idea to advance your finances that is brought to you by a friend. At least check it out, because it could turn into something that could become very substantial.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Once again, a friend of yours with little or no track record may try to tell you about something that he or she believes would be of immense value to you. It behooves you to pay attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An idea for which you've been searching has been in the back of your mind for some time. There's a chance it could reveal itself, but it will still be up to you to recognize it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There is a strong possibility that you could meet someone new who will amaze you in terms of how much you have in common. It's a relationship that could really take off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you are to succeed in developing a commercial situation, you will have to effectively use your smarts as well as your experience. If you do, you'll be tough to beat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Endeavors that require both creativity and imagination should be extremely appealing to you. Don't hesitate to follow your instincts with gusto.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- An inquisitive acquaintance could trigger something rather extraordinary for you. Whatever it is, when fully developed it will lead to great material gains.