ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A sincere interest in learning more about someone you recently met will do a lot to further the relationship. It could awaken in the other party an equally strong interest in you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If a family problem is discussed with all parties, it can be worked out to everybody's satisfaction. Be the one who puts the meeting together, and don't leave anybody out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Tell it like it is if an old pal comes to you for advice today. Chances are you'll have a lot to say that could be constructive and would be extremely helpful to your friend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your financial prospects look extremely encouraging, provided your aspirations don't exceed your grasp. If you are content with small gains, there could be quite a few in the making.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If your ears are ringing, chances are you are the topic of conversation among your friends. Not to worry, however -- if you could hear what they're saying, you'd be pleased.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend who believes that you will keep in confidence what she or he tells you is likely to entrust you with a secret. It's imperative that you honor this trust.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- There is a chance you can learn more from a friend than you can from books. When speaking to a close pal whose ideas you respect, do more listening than talking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You'll first have to define what you want if you hope to achieve your aims. Don't be afraid to speak up, because once you start talking, the right words will be there.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Friends are happy to help you at this time, but they first must understand what you want from them. Promote your cause the same way you'd market a product.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your ability to research and discover things is extremely effective. Properly applied, you can get past the obvious and find the facts that lie beneath the surface.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Discussion should precede all action you take, especially anything that would directly affect another. Once a mutual agreement is achieved, make your move.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your chances for fulfilling an ambitious objective are excellent at this time. This is because you'll know how to logically and effectively utilize any development.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep an open mind and give associates credit for being at least as smart as you. It's a mistake to discount their ideas and views just because they're different from yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Chances are you'll get better terms if you allow the other party to make the first proposal in a business deal. Associates are apt to treat you more generously than you anticipate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- As long as companions are cooperative and making concessions, you'll be extremely congenial. Should they want what you want, however, it'll be another story.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Provided you don't take on something that you're ill prepared to handle, the probability for fulfilling your ambitious objectives are good. Try to operate within known boundaries.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Unless you can rise above your emotions, think twice before attending a social gathering that will include some people you dislike. Trouble could result if you can't keep your cool.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It behooves you to reassess your objectives in case you might be striving for something that's not worth the effort. Make sure that your priorities are in the right place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't waste your time arguing with someone about an issue that he or she isn't willing to budge on. All it's likely to do is cause you a great deal of discomfort.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Untangle yourself from any mundane involvement with another that distracts you from your own interests. To succeed, be dedicated to your own goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Instead of relying on another for support, try to be self-sufficient. Even if this person's help is forthcoming, you might find that you're better off without it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- In order to be successful, it's imperative that you have staying power. Guard against slackening your effort just when your objective is within reach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Just because associates might not be totally in accord with your interests, it doesn't mean they dislike you. In order to see things clearly, don't let your emotions dictate your reasoning.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Certain advantages that you presently possess might be lost or undermined if you exert too much pressure on cohorts. Know when to stop pushing and when to start pleasing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Being inflexible almost always works against you, especially if you happen to be involved in a joint endeavor. Be as intellectually mobile as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When it comes to matters where you allow your feelings to color your judgment, you'll suffer. Do your best to keep emotions out of your decision-making and to view things logically.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An immense feeling of gratification is likely to come from being of service to another. Don't be reluctant to put yourself out for someone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your organizational abilities are apt to be a shade or two sharper than usual, so don't hesitate to use them to your advantage. Start with tackling a big project or two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It will be up to you to guide an important endeavor to a successful conclusion. Take things one step at a time, and make sure you don't leave anything up to chance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your powers of observation are especially sharp, which is well and good, provided you don't start nitpicking to others about things you think they're doing incorrectly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Possibilities for gain look better than usual for you. In fact, when it comes to a group involvement, you will likely be the one who guides things to a financially successful conclusion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Taking pride in what you do is an admirable thing. However, being proud purely for vanity's sake is something else again. Be able to distinguish between the two.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- To operate more effectively, you should do your best not to call attention to yourself or your activities. If you allow outside influences to get involved, you'll get thrown off course.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although you might think that you'd enjoy a little solitude, you'd be much happier engaging in a group activity. Being a loner isn't apt to pay off, spiritually or financially.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- An important objective can be achieved if you give it your full dedication. If you start questioning your convictions, however, things are likely to grind to a halt.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- This is an excellent day to take on projects that require a creative touch and a dash of imagination. Light up the room if you've got a bright idea.