ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Today's conditions are conducive for you to begin building the network you need to accomplish an important aim. Start gathering those who have proven they can work well with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't sit on your duff just because you haven't made any plans. Utilize this free time to connect all the loose ends you've left dangling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If your methods or procedures are better than what others have to offer, don't be surprised if you capture the attention of those who matter. Don't be a show-off -- just do your thing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Even if your financial conditions are better than usual, don't use it as an excuse to blow a wad on frivolous things that won't mean anything to you down the line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Because you're such a fast thinker, you'll be able make a complicated judgment call while your associates are still busy trying to figure out exactly what the problem is all about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're on your toes, you'll spot some beneficial developments that are taking place so quietly that most people wouldn't even notice. Being first on the spot will gain you the upper hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Certain friends could be of tremendous help in a commercial situation, if you understand what they have to offer. Don't hesitate to question them about what they know.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Two important objectives can be reached, if you use your smarts when going after them. Keep a low profile and don't broadcast your intentions to the uninvolved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Because you are likely to be especially effective in dealing with committee work, chances are any constructive suggestion you make will be exactly what is needed. Speak up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When it comes to working with others on a joint project, you'll do what needs doing without standing on ceremony. Greater success than expected will come, mostly due to your input.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Harmony and balance can be restored in an important relationship that has been a bit unsteady lately. However, it will be up to you to make the first overtures.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Start the week off by implementing changes that would improve conditions where your work or career is concerned. Even if this means humbling yourself a bit, it'll be worth it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Think twice before taking a friend up on his or her offer to help you out with a project. Unless he or she is a pro, this person might be more of a hindrance than a benefit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It might be wise to avoid knowingly going out on a limb and taking a huge financial risk. Unless you're absolutely sure you can successfully pay back any involved loans, hold off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The difference between harmony and anger in your household might lie in keeping very delicate balance. Be extra careful, because even a small infraction could ignite a firestorm.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When out with friends, someone might talk in a negative way about an absent pal. If you don't think he or she deserves to be put down, defend your buddy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should screen new involvements very carefully at this time, because if you don't you could be held partially liable for a financial expense. Set firm ground rules for any new undertaking.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be extremely careful what you say when dealing with an unfamiliar group, in case one among them is a troublemaker who might later repeat your words in a very unflattering light.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Any favor you do for another should come from the goodness of your heart. If your kindness has other motives, it will backfire on you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A poorly informed friend might encourage you to gamble on something about which you both know little or nothing. Don't allow the blind to lead the blind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Ambition is an extremely laudable trait, provided you don't hurt anybody else in your quest for success. Acquiring a tarnished victory won't give you much to admire.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you deviate from your plans, you're likely to lose focus and squander effort on unproductive targets. Stick to your agenda, and you'll do just fine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Make sure that you stay on your toes when it comes to a group endeavor. Be certain that each person can hold up his or her end, and that everyone in the group benefits equally.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A matter that is significant to both you and your mate could easily pull you two separate directions if you're not on the same page. Hold together.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It will all depend upon your attitude as to whether you succeed or fail. When confronting a difficult situation, seek out its positive attributes and go from there.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There is everything to lose when involved in high-risk ventures. Conversely, your chances of yielding a profit will increase by proceeding along prudent, practical lines.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Although you might have to deal with a lot of uncertainties early in the day, as time ticks on, one by one they should gradually disappear, and you'll get everything under control.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you do not succeed on your first attempt, at least give yourself credit for what you tried to do. After patting yourself on the back, take a deep breath, regroup and try again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When your desires are purely materialistic in nature, gratification is likely to evade you. To get things back in proper balance, think of ways to enrich your soul and spirit, not just your wallet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Friends usually do things for us out of affection, not in order to incur an obligation. I doubt yours will be any different. Try using smiles, not snarls, to induce cooperation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- One of the best ways to inhibit your progress is to take things too seriously. Conversely, adopting a philosophical outlook could put you in the winner's circle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Instead of leaving an important matter to a friend who sometimes is known to be unreliable, take control of the situation yourself, even if you'd prefer to do otherwise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be careful not to insinuate yourself with people who aren't in harmony with your philosophy. If you do, you risk getting involved in something that you don't want to be part of.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you have a tricky assignment to take care of, analyze its potential problems well in advance. Otherwise, you could end up running around in circles without a game plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Try not to be too possessive of someone to whom you are attracted. Be relaxed and generous, and good things could come about.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- In order to protect your interests and position, chances are you might have to do a bit of negotiating up front. It behooves you to focus on your strongest areas.