ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- When involved in a group endeavor, single out one person who is shy and hanging back. You're the one who can get him or her to join in and enjoy what is going on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although things in general are favorable for you, nothing is likely to be handed to you on a silver platter. What you get must be acquired by your own merit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- By being methodical and practical, the possibilities for fulfilling your aims will be substantially enhanced. Don't let opportunities of great potential go unfulfilled.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be able to recognize the difference between a good value judgment and a poor one in order to be successful. Don't waste time on that which yields sparse rewards.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although you might be inclined to think otherwise, someone with whom you're involved will be far more considerate and tolerant than you are. Look at yourself realistically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A matter that is quite meaningful to you is likely to be resolved to your advantage, yet you might still think you didn't get enough. Don't get greedy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You'll think far more highly of yourself if you don't modify your views just to placate another. Be your own person at all times, and let the chips fall as they may.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- When it comes to an issue that could advance your work or career, don't broadcast your intentions in advance. If you do so, a competitor who steals your ideas could beat you out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be on guard if you are in the company of two friends who are having a disagreement, so that you're not put in the middle. Whichever side you choose will get you in trouble.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your financial affairs could turn out favorably, provided you are prudent in the management of your funds. Don't let a good margin get out of hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Do not pepper your thoughts with reasons why something can't be done. Instead, focus your imagination on positive elements regarding ways to accomplish your purposes.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you are able to separate the wheat from the chaff, this can be a productive day for you. Don't devote more time to the insignificant than to the beneficial and rewarding.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- By staying in the middle at all times, you'll fare much better in your dealings with friends. If you're smart, you won't let it be known which side you really think is right.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Spare yourself from calling in an expensive repairman by exercising preventive maintenance. If you play it safe, you won't be sorry.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be sure to include an extremely introverted, shy friend in your plans. If the invitation doesn't come from you, it isn't likely to be issued at all, because no one else will think of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The entire clan is likely to profit when the shopping duties are put in your hands. Your caring nature makes you very attentive to everyone's needs and wants.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should take advantage of the opportunity to clear the air with a friend when the opportunity presents itself. Don't hesitate to talk it out in detail until both parties are satisfied.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It behooves you to follow your instincts when it comes to your business dealings. If nothing more, use these perceptions as support for your logical assessments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Make it a point to take some of the slack out of a fading friendship that you haven't had much time for lately. There are few things more valuable than good chums.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- The race is likely to be won by the smartest, not necessarily the swiftest, when it comes to a career matter. Be sure to use that thinking cap of yours, so you don't trip over your own feet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you're alert, you have a good chance of learning something extremely important from a good friend. However, what's said should be restricted to the parties involved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your determination in pursuing your objectives is impressive, but equally important is that others recognize your intentions and make it a point to get out of your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you believe it is necessary to make a difficult decision that everyone else is putting off, have the courage to stick to your guns and do so.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- This is likely to be the day when you promised yourself you'd embark on carefully laid out plans. If you know each step you must take, there isn't any reason why you shouldn't succeed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you encounter someone who is as strong-willed and inflexible about his or her opinions as you are, any trivial disagreement can quickly be blown out of proportion. Be careful.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make sure that someone whose cooperation is essential to you is handled with the utmost diplomacy so that he or she doesn't become an adversary instead of an ally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't take something that you need repaired back to an establishment that gave you problems in the past. You'd be wise to look for a place that is more reliable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should try not to be overly possessive of a person with whom you are emotionally involved. Unfortunately, the tighter you try to hold on to him or her, the faster she or he is apt to run.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An outsider should not be allowed to try to help resolve a disagreement between you and your special someone. If you think things are heated now, outside intervention would only pour more gasoline on the fire.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't allow any outside influences to cause you to be unduly rushed regarding tasks that are detailed and intricate. Haste will most assuredly perpetrate serious errors or complications.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you try to juggle accounts around in order to rob Peter to pay Paul, all you'll do is create even more havoc in your financial affairs. Live within your means.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your loved ones will follow the example you set when you deal with them. If you are cranky, short-tempered or impatient, it isn't likely that your family life will be pleasant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you have to deal with a difficult person, it might be hard to keep your anger in check. It would be best to smolder in silence rather than respond in kind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Financial arrangements with friends could cause problems. Should a disagreement arise over something material, suffer the loss rather than jeopardize the relationship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Sometimes there is a fine line between being assertive and being just plain aggressive. If you're not considerate, you might have trouble distinguishing between the two.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It's never a good idea to butt into a testy situation that doesn't directly concern you. You won't derive any benefits from getting in the middle of someone else's mess.