ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Depression could consume you if you permit yourself to believe that everything works out well for everybody but you. Believe me, you wouldn't want to change places with others if you could.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Volatile subjects, such as politics and religion, need to be avoided, because they could easily get out of hand and lead to heated exchanges. Stick to lighter subjects.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Run and hide if you see a person coming toward you who is always borrowing something from you but never returns anything. Be smart and let history guide you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Check out what another knows before you allow him or her to make an important decision for you. Don't just assume that this individual has all the facts at hand.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If a friend helps you work your way through a critical problem, be sure to acknowledge the efforts that he or she put forth on your behalf when others ask how you did it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Avoid taking a side, no matter how hard others try to make you do so. Once the lines are drawn, it could be extremely difficult to get out of your position if and when you want to.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be careful how you respond to the barbs of your peers, so that you don't end up being labeled a poor sport. Both your personality and image are more vulnerable than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you should encounter a friend who holds opposing opinions equally as strong as yours, avoid all volatile issues. It's possible that you both have chips on your shoulders.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It behooves you to be a bit more security-conscious than usual regarding your prized possessions. Leave nothing lying around for others to take.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's always wise to analyze things before taking action, but you could go overboard and cause yourself to be so picky and indecisive that you get bogged down.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Wanting to be kind and helpful to others is admirable, but you must be careful not to let people who are capable of fending for themselves burden you with their baggage.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Say "no" and mean it if some of your peers attempt to entice you into doing something that doesn't serve your best interests. Maintain your high standards and morals.

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.