ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be prepared to teach instead of merely talking. No one is going to follow your ideas or suggestions unless you first demonstrate how well they work. Seeing is believing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make it a point to set some time aside for a little fun. A well-deserved break will serve as a marvelous release from any tensions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Prioritize your goals and complete the most important one first. Only by carefully delegating your time and effort can you hope to get anything done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Being extremely observant at present, there isn't much that is likely to escape your attention. You'll not only grasp the essence of ideas quickly, but you'll be equally as eager to impart what you learn.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to come up with an idea for devising a spin-off from one of your greatest sources of earning. It may require an imaginative twist, but it's well within your scope.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be at your best in a situation where you have to juggle two endeavors simultaneously. You'll understand how these projects are interrelated, which will give you the advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you're smart, you won't discuss with others your plans to further a personal ambition. This includes even people you hope will eventually participate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your pals will have a stronger than usual influence on your outlook and attitude. If you're smart, you'll take your cues from friends who are upbeat and progressive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A great deal of personal satisfaction will be gained from a challenge that requires your intelligence and resourcefulness to overcome.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Usually, it's not a good idea to offer advice to just anyone. However, if one of your friends is in dire need of some helpful suggestions, don't hesitate to speak up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When in a partnership arrangement, you should let your cohort do the legwork while you take care of the thinking. The chance for a successful conclusion is greater if you mastermind the effort.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There's a chance you might have to make a decision on an issue that has several alternatives of equal value from which to choose. Don't be indecisive -- instead be conclusive.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't waste your time joining a social clique that contains people who make you feel uncomfortable. Hang out with pals who welcome you and put you at ease.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're asking for disappointment if your hopes and expectations are totally unreasonable. Operate within parameters that are practical and achievable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't be indifferent or careless, hoping everything will fall into place all on its own. Attention to detail will be extremely important in helping you make the right choices.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It behooves you to pay attention to any clever idea that you and/or an associate come up with. It might not be perfect, but there could be enough there to work with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid making any promises or relying on the vows of others. It's much smarter to stand on your own two feet and let everybody else do the same.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A supportive attitude could do wonders in promoting goodwill and cooperation between you and someone whose help you need. You won't be able to get until you're willing to give.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Treating the problems of your colleagues indifferently will draw similar treatment from others. Conversely, a caring attitude will do wonders.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Humility is one of the best tools you can use for making a good impression on others. Tooting your own horn or exaggerating, however, will produce just the opposite.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Instead of making up an excuse when things are going wrong for another, try to find a kind way to help the person out. Later, you won't have to worry about what you said to whom.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be generous to others, but be careful not to carry it too far. If you do, you could make a promise that you truly can't afford, and get yourself in a whole lot of trouble.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- In order to appease you, someone might make you a promise that you'll take to heart but he or she won't be able to keep. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There's a good chance that something you've been counting on won't come through. If it's just the timing that's off, you'll still get what's promised, but it'll come later.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone who is known to be a gossiper might say something nasty and unfounded about a mutual friend. Don't stand idly by -- squelch the rumor with alacrity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't be so quick to invite someone home without first checking with the family to see if the welcome mat is out. Someone in the household might need privacy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An associate at work might try to take credit for one of your ideas when you're not looking. Be prepared to speak up and let the truth be known the minute you hear about it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you find yourself involved in a joint endeavor that requires more funding than anyone anticipated, don't think you have to stay the course. Pull out as quickly as possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If faced with opposition from others, abide by what your inner feelings tell you is the right thing to do. The important thing is not to respond in a manner that is offensive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Sometimes it's smart to follow an intuition or a hunch, but if your logic and common sense are telling you to do otherwise, follow their lead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- There is a strong chance that you could place your trust in an acquaintance whom you know from experience isn't too reliable. If havoc results, you'll have only yourself to blame.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Should you come up with a bright idea for an improvement, just be careful that you don't destroy the good that was already there in the process.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Normally you're a disciplined person who tries to be careful about expressing yourself. If this caution is not in effect, you could blurt out something offensive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If people you're involved with lack vision and positive perspective, don't let them override you. Go your own way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You might find a polite way to terminate a relationship that is of dubious value at best. It's an association you've been trying to unwind for some time.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Unless you take your duties and responsibilities seriously, chances are they'll end up plaguing you well into next week. You can hide, but you can't escape.