ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Mostly because you won't take yourself or life too seriously, you'll do wonders to enhance your probabilities for success. When you make life fun, chores tend to vanish.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If conditions are such that you can haggle over the price of something expensive that you want to buy, by all means do so. A little shrewd bargaining could sweeten the deal considerably.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Although you're a gregarious person, you don't dwell in a world of idle chatter. When you have something important to say, you'll do so with purpose and conviction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're well equipped to instinctively handle financial or commercial affairs in a smart, rewarding manner. Use these gifts to put yourself on the right side of the ledger.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- In pursuing a project that recently captured your attention, bold moves might be necessary. Instead of leaving things up to chance, determine the course of action yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Just because an idea pops in your head from out of nowhere doesn't mean it lacks worth. If you think it has merit, don't be afraid to implement it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A brilliant but incomplete idea of yours might find its soul mate. A simpatico new acquaintance might supply you with the missing factors.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Go ahead, ignore the foothills and scale the mountains. Your chart indicates that you're up to doing things in a big way, so don't waste time on petty, meaningless endeavors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your powers of persuasion are exceptionally strong. You shouldn't have any trouble getting others to support the ideas you espouse, once they understand the benefits in store.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The possibilities for fulfilling your ambitious objectives are exceptionally good at this point in time. However, it will be up to you to use your gifts to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You have excellent leadership qualities as well as the ability to be a very good team player. Your teammates will recognize this and want only you as their team captain.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It isn't likely to be "business as usual" for you at present. Conditions are excellent for you to successfully accomplish something big and especially meaningful.

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.