ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you get all your correspondence done early on and put whatever else you can in proper order, you'll make things a lot easier on yourself for the rest of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because money matters look like they could turn out to be reasonably positive for you, it's time to put your mind to work on something that could be financially profitable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your independence could be of greater importance to you than usual, and even though normally you don't mind being imposed upon, you won't like it at present.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It behooves you to be as helpful as you can, because it won't be what you do for yourself but what you do for others that will bring you the greatest gratification.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Give pretentious people a wide berth, because they will make you feel extremely uncomfortable, and you certainly won't want to match their phoniness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take advantage of the strong achievement cycle you're in, and aim for impressive targets. Shoot high, because even if you fall short, you'll come out way ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't be indifferent to any hunches, because regardless of which activities you involve yourself in, your actions could be more accurate and helpful than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You'll have no trouble soliciting appropriate aid to help you do something that you can't do independently. Many of your friends or associates will be in the right places at the right times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Much can be accomplished through an independent and effective partnership arrangement. It behooves you to be a team player instead of a loner.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's one of those days when you'll be able to perform physical tasks more effectively than you're able to manage mental ones. Give your muscles a workout and your mind a rest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even if you're finding that the odds are slightly in your favor when it comes to situations that have elements of chance, it doesn't give you license to take foolish risks.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't be overly concerned about handling a problematical development, should one occur. You are needlessly worrying about things that may never happen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ideas and concepts have real promise, and could even be superior to those of your colleagues. Don't sell yourself short regardless of how much another brags about his or her achievements.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Changes that occur, even those initiated by others, are likely to prove to be more to your benefit than anybody else's. If you're smart, you'll go with the flow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't waste your time trying to make a deal with someone who is not empowered to make any decisions. You'll go further faster by dealing with those who call the shots.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Provided you make a few positive changes, your fiscal picture can be much better than you might realize. You should construct a budget in which your expenditures don't exceed your income.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Persons with whom you get involved on a project will respect your organizational qualities. They instinctively know that once you take the helm, you'll steer the correct course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even if you're not one of the first out of the starting block, you're likely to be a strong finisher. Know that you're lucky when it comes to endings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you have a serious matter to discuss with a close friend, lead up to your subject gradually, if you can. Patience in your presentation will lessen the possibility of a misunderstanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Unless you are materially motivated, conditions in general are likely to be rather run-of-the-mill for you. Make acquisition one of your objectives, and your aims will be fulfilled.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It behooves you to be an attentive listener in conversations with persons whose ideas and thinking you respect. What you learn can further your aims immensely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Some repayment might be in the offing from one whose debt you've been trying to collect. If you don't have a fit over the installment being small, they'll continue making good.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- An involvement that might appear to be minor to most is likely to be crucial for a very practical reason. It's an activity that proves hard things can be done an easy way.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The possibilities for achieving an extremely important objective are excellent. You'll know how to adjust to developments, making a backup plan very effective.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Normally, it's wise to leave your credit cards at home when you go window-shopping, but today you could stumble upon a rare item that you've been wanting for a long time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be quick on your feet and able to express yourself in eloquent terms. If you have any verbal presentations you need to make, now is the time to do so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your financial pattern could at last turn the corner and make a huge improvement. Those bright rays of hope will break through even the most difficult of obstacles.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Should your path cross either deliberately or unintentionally with those in high places, you'll be treated with respect by those who are in positions to help you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When confronted with some challenging developments, your stronger qualities are likely to emerge and will handle things well. You'll be tough to beat once the will to win is awakened within you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your observations and comments will carry much more weight with your peers than usual. This is because your answers will benefit an entire group rather than any one individual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though your imagination might go overboard at times and make you fearful, should you actually be confronted with a crisis, you'll be remarkably courageous and wise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Finally some balance and order is likely to be restored in a situation that has been a bit unsettling lately. Everyone involved will be anxious to improve things and make good things happen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Press just a little bit harder, and something on which you've been working can be brought to a successful conclusion at this time. You'll be glad you put forth the extra effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your mate or special someone will be most appreciative if you give his or her concerns the same priority that you give your own. You don't have to do more; just don't do less.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Although you'll be rather fortunate in terms of the rewards you derive from your labor, you need self-gratification as well as material gain. Make sure you do a good job.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Material objectives can be achieved through what you do for others. You'll be luckier working on behalf of family and cohorts than you will be striving solely for your own desires.