ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Being a loner could make you despondent, so if you don't have anything on the social calendar for the evening, get something going, and enjoy it to the hilt.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you need the help of others in order to be successful, see to it that they share in the fruits of what is produced. Don't expect too much from them if the rewards aren't there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When it comes to a situation where you expect a little help from Lady Luck, she isn't apt to show up, yet you could be rather lucky in something that you don't put much stock in.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stay out of a situation in which another is trying to work out something for you. Although you may think you're capable of helping, your input could bring negotiations to a halt.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There is a strong chance that you might attempt to change something that is heading for success, thus turning victory into defeat. Leave well enough alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone who pretends to be an ally might reveal his or her true colors. Go slow and be watchful to see what happens -- only then do as you see fit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can expect some hostile reactions from co-workers or associates if you fail to treat them with consideration. Conversely, kindness and generosity will produce cooperation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Any calculated risks you take for pragmatic purposes should pan out quite well. Conversely, gambling for the sake of gambling is likely to backfire.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- When dealing with outsiders, you'll conduct yourself with generosity and kindness -- yet there might be a lack of goodwill and congeniality in involvements with the family.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A poor attitude will make work that should be easy extremely hard. If you think of each of your tasks as being labors of love, the results will astonish you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Impulse spending is likely to put some severe dents in your budget. If you're smart, you'll stay away from any stores that carry items you dearly want but can't afford.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Involvements that bring out your selflessness and desire to be of service to others will work out great for all concerned. Catering only to your own needs -- not so much.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although you might prefer to do things on your own, you'll produce your best work when teamed up with another. You'll actually feed off of what your counterpart accomplishes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even if certain objectives are far more difficult to achieve than usual, you'll be so motivated to succeed, and you might not even notice all the complications involved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you recognize its shortcomings, something in which you're presently involved can be improved upon. Once you make the changes, your situation will be greatly enhanced.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Try to get a handle on significant matters, because once you pin things down, not only will your work becomes easier, but you'll likely be more productive as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Stand firm when you think your judgment is better than someone else's. If you show that you believe in yourself, others will follow your lead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your material aspirations are definitely reachable, all because you believe in yourself. Good, solid effort is not apt to go unrewarded.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Because you're both a competent leader and an excellent organizer, you shouldn't have any trouble rallying supporters to your cause. Establish the example, and they will follow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You're likely to perform much better when you're free from involvements with others and you can move at your own pace. Yielding to outside entanglements will set you back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- One of the reasons you have so many friends is that you don't hesitate to stand behind them when they need your support. You might get a chance to demonstrate this quality.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Success is extremely likely when you operate in ways that allow you be ambitious and practical at the same time. You might get an opportunity to show your stuff.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You might have some doubts about your abilities when it comes to dealing with a difficult situation. However, those with whom you're involved know you are good at handling challenges.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't hesitate seek help from someone whom you recently aided, if you're in need of a special favor. This person is eager to reciprocate any way he or she can.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- One of the worst things you can do is try to cover up an error, especially if it pertains to your work. Don't hide anything -- fix it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- In reassessing yesterday's happenings, I hope you figure out that it's best to keep in-laws or relatives out of close family matters, especially when the youngsters are involved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't think you have to comply with what people ask of you. For example, when someone begs you to tell it like it is, it's best to sugarcoat the bitter truth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- To be on the safe side, you should check out a business matter in great detail. If you don't, a small detail could derail things just when you think everything is locked down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- For some strange reason, those who are usually in accord with your thoughts or suggestions might instead resist them. If they do, let it go instead of trying to impose your beliefs on them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's a strong chance that you'll overlook those who've done the most for you, and instead reward the undeserving. Watch out for faulty judgment on your part in this area.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you really don't want to be nice to people whom you honestly do not like, avoid gatherings where they are in attendance. If you do run into them, be prepared to turn the other cheek.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Take another hard look at an objective that you believe to be of extreme importance. Frankly, chances are it could turn out to be relatively worthless in the long run.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Downplay your education instead of flaunting it if you believe you're much smarter than those around you. It's much wiser to win friends instead of belittling people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Avoid joint endeavors where the ante is not equal for all participants. If the contributions aren't comparable but the takings are, people will be angry and nothing will work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Guard against a strong inclination to be suspicious of the motives or intentions of others. If you find yourself doing so, question whether you're projecting instead of evaluating.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You know perfectly well that your chances of productivity will be substantially reduced if you take on more than you can handle. It's best to do less and do it well than founder due to excess.