ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although it doesn't always work, appealing to the nobler instincts of others will elicit benefits for you both socially and financially. Try to petition people whom you've aided in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- After spending some time with someone you thought had little to offer by way of friendship, it might surprise you when he or she invites you into his or her special circle of friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Although you may feel impelled to conduct yourself graciously with certain people over whom you have authority, you'll be glad you did. It'll enhance a favorable impression of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have little problem accurately perceiving the outcome of events once you put your mind to doing so. All you have to do is judiciously focus on significant events.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even if you are pressed into a position where you're asked to mastermind a joint endeavor, you'll do remarkably well. The ways to do so will be obvious to you, even if they aren't to others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When working out an agreement with someone, be sure to negotiate from a position of strength, but also try to be fair. Collectively, it'll spell success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- That appropriate help you need in order to undertake a difficult task will be out there, but it won't simply come to you. You'll have to seek it out. Just ask nicely to get what you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It behooves you to let your feelings be known regarding someone you're attracted to but have been reluctant to approach. There's a chance the feelings could be mutual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even though you might perform your tasks in ways that may baffle people who are trying to understand your techniques, it's likely to turn out to be a very productive day for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be one who easily or often speaks out about your opinions, but when you do, everyone within earshot sits up and takes notice. They'll sense you know what you're talking about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your instincts and opinions regarding commercial matters could be rather extraordinary. All it will take to go after something big is the scent of profit in the air.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Having a slight air of mystery about you makes your personality a bit more appealing to members of the opposite gender. You'll not be role-playing; your performance will come naturally.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You might get your own way by being aggressive, but you're likely to ask yourself afterward if it was worth it, when you're celebrating without a friend in the world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't tamper with arrangements that are presently running smoothly. Making a tweak here and an adjustment there may satisfy your restlessness but wipe out what you accomplished.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you fail to show any gratitude to those who go out of their way to assist you, don't expect them to be around the next time you need help. Even a simple "thank you" would suffice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- For the sake of your image, keep a cool head if at times you find things to be a bit stressful. Whether you like it or not, you're being closely observed and judged by others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even if you are more knowledgeable than most of your peers, don't flaunt your education in ways that would degrade them just to show off how informed you are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you allow yourself to become so laid back in your commercial affairs that you're lulled into a false sense of security and carelessness, you'll end up taking a bath.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A proposal submitted to you by an associate needs to be studied with extreme care. If you fail to do so, you could unwittingly agree to something that serves his or her interests, but not yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Unless you have the courage to 'fess up to a mistake, and instead try to hide it, you'll cause more trouble for yourself than need be. You'll be embarrassed when the truth comes out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There's a chance that you might be asked by your peer group to participate in something you adamantly dislike. Smile and go along with your pals, and you'll all be the better for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When faced with some rather stiff opposition where your work or career is concerned, the best way out isn't to buckle under, but to toughen up and overcome what you're facing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Someone might intentionally give a friend of yours some bad information in hopes of manipulating him or her. Don't stand idly by and do nothing. Inform your friend of what you know.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- An alliance that is predicated solely upon a mutual, material interest could get complicated. In order to avoid a crisis, all parties must pull together.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is likely to be far too much outside interference for you to do your job as smoothly as you like. Throwing a fit won't solve a thing, but it can make matters worse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you allow yourself to be influenced by past events, it could put a damper on fresh developments. Obsessing over yesterdays only inhibits new successes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It behooves you to try to reduce your expenses when it comes to nonessential interests. If you really mean business, you won't make any purchases or commitments that you can't afford.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be able to determine the difference between aggressiveness and assertiveness. Attempting to bulldoze your way through situations that affect your career will only make matters worse.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't be so quick to believe everything that you hear. Information that comes to you from questionable sources could be distorted or biased, or both.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you hope to profit in some manner at the expense of another, you had better examine your motives and have one heck of a good reason. Operating along the wrong lines will derail you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When in a partnership arrangement, have a clear-cut understanding in advance as to who is responsible for what. Without any ground rules, the venture could veer off course, leaving everyone in the woods.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Fail to approach your work in a positive manner and you'll make what you have to do much more difficult then it actually is. Make sure that every detail is covered, but smile while doing so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you knowingly go against the odds, don't be surprised if you have to pay the consequences. Lady Luck isn't likely to be around when you need her the most.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Let sleeping dogs lie and don't bring up any old, unresolved domestic issues when everyone is trying to relax. It could open Pandora's box.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even if you think the criticism you're offering is very constructive, the recipient of your remarks might feel differently, and deeply resent your input. Judge not, lest ye be judged.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Financial conditions are likely to be a mixed bag for you at this juncture. On one hand, your earnings look promising, but on the other hand, your extravagances may go completely unchecked.