ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is no need to have any qualms about your presence being felt. All you have to do is put yourself out on behalf of others and you'll be both noticed and appreciated.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When you want to sway others to your way of thinking, make sure you're discussing something in which you truly believe. If your enthusiasm is halfhearted, no one will care.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can improve your material position in life if you go after your goals with all your enthusiasm and vigor. This includes being dedicated, realistic and totally focused.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Painful lessons you've learned in the past will now give you an edge over your competition. Keep those experiences in the back of your mind when negotiating something big.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't be caught flatfooted. Be prepared to make your move at a moment's notice, when you notice momentum starting to pick up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- In order to make a critical decision, you must be able to weigh and balance all the alternatives available to you. Don't ignore any unpleasant facts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Review your goals carefully, because several objectives that you thought unreachable could be well within your grasp. Don't waste any time -- hit the bricks!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don't be hesitant about asserting your authority when you believe a certain situation warrants it. Anything that you don't control can just as easily jump up and take over.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Some kind of domestic situation that has caused you and your family considerable discomfort can be improved upon today by openly discussing it with all concerned. Don't hold anything back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is a huge difference between seeing what you want to see and looking at things realistically. You need to view life objectively without being morose about it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you are anticipating certain remuneration for a service rendered another, you had better spell out the terms in writing beforehand. It'll avoid any misunderstanding later.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Try to keep uppermost in your mind that certain activities should be engaged in just for fun and relaxation. Do not take yourself or the events of the day too seriously.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Moving about freely gives you a sense of well-being both physically and mentally. Even if you don't have anything special to do, get out of the house or workplace for a while.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- For some unknown reason, it's apt to be one of those days when you are likely to be luckiest in involvements with material overtones. It might be OK to take a gamble on money matters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Because of your remarkable resiliency and ability to bounce back, success is reasonably certain with most anything you personally control.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely to be able to draw upon resources that are not available to others, and that includes money. Get a jump on life now, while it's favoring you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be optimistic regarding any new projects or activities. Unbeknownst to you, conditions are more favorable than they've been in a long time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- "Proceed, don't postpone" should be your most meaningful objective right now, so focus all your energy and abilities on pursuing a goal until it becomes a "fait accompli."

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You are likely to learn something of value from most of your important encounters. This newfound knowledge will serve you well down the line.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- As long as someone is successfully managing a critical matter for you, don't interfere. In this instance, he or she is likely to be serving your best interests better than you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Due in large part to the efforts of someone with whom you're involved, a critical matter is being handled very successfully. It behooves you not to interfere.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A turn for the better might finally be forthcoming in a critical area where your personal efforts have been severely hampered. Start taking advantage of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be particularly nice to everyone you encounter, regardless of their stations in life. You're in a cycle where something good can happen through new friendships.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't be too disturbed if early trends don't look too promising. You're apt to be a far better runner in the stretch than you will be getting out of the starting blocks.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Impatience could be your worst enemy if you're not careful. Don't allow yourself to get angry just because colleagues don't immediately go along with your plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be extra mindful of your possessions or resources. If you leave valuables unguarded, it could easily tempt certain people who have sticky fingers to latch onto some of them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Continuity of purpose is essential if you hope to achieve your objectives. Don't think you can accomplish your goals or hit your target with a series of lucky shots.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Do not put on any airs and affectations, or boast about things you've never accomplished. Your creditability will be dashed if your story is checked out and found to be untrue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be friendly and cordial to everybody, but avoid getting too deeply involved with any one person. Friendships are a bit fragile at present, and it won't take much to shatter a close bond.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When it comes to dealing with people whose aims are a bit different than yours, things could quickly get a bit touchy and erupt into full-blown unpleasantness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You're likely to have a tendency to promise one thing but do quite another. Take all your commitments very seriously, so you won't have to make both alibis and amends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you're going to take any gambles, do so in areas that you're very familiar with. The odds might be outlandishly against you in murky or untested situations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- When you allow your logical qualities to supersede your feelings, you can be a pretty good judge of character. Today, however, your emotions could be calling all the shots.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Have someone check your work if you have to perform a tedious mental assignment. The more facts and figures involved, the more chances there are to make mistakes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Regardless of what your better judgment is telling you to do, you are likely to ignore it and do something rather foolish that will be both costly and counterproductive.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Instead of being more persistent when challenged, you might buckle under pressure. Have the courage of your convictions.