ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Assume the initiative instead of waiting to be taken care of by others, especially if you want certain things to be done now. Others can wait -- you can't.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even if you should find yourself in a quiet, reclusive mood, you can use it productively. Clean up all those jobs that you need to do alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't allow your social interests to dominate you to a point that it causes you to set aside or reschedule several urgent matters. Important things you neglect now will jump up and bite you later on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In order to be successful, you need to know what you want, how you want it done and when you're going to do it. What you put off doing until later will never get done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you've already made a decision about something, stop rehashing it and get on with it. Overanalyzing it will merely confuse you further and completely jam up your flow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Involvement with some bold and daring friends will do your cautious nature a lot of good. Keep an open mind and figure out what you can learn from these chums.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- On-the-spot decision-making won't work out too well for you at present. Take plenty of time to weigh and balance all critical issues.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- In order for the day to be meaningful, it's important that you spend some time on things on important matters. If you waste your time fooling around and doing nothing, you'll regret it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- As long as you don't involve yourself with persons who take games too seriously, activities that have elements of friendly competition could be very gratifying for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though you might have some disturbing factors to deal with, once you start a task or an assignment, chances are you will follow it through to its conclusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- There are a number of friends you've been too busy to see lately who are anxious to get together with you. If you know who they are, surprise them by contacting them for a chat.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Things will work out well for you in areas where you focus your attention. You'll be able to generate some great ideas to make or save money, if you put your mind to it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your behavior is likely to be scrutinized by others, and they won't be focusing on what you do right, but on what you're doing wrong. Don't give them fodder.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Anxieties and apprehensions should not be interpreted as intuitive perceptions. Recognize them for what they are: self-induced, negative imaginings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It is advisable to avoid a friend who always has all kinds of self-image problems. He or she is in a creative mood and will happily dream some up for you as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In order for a joint endeavor to be successful, you must clearly define beforehand the responsibilities and duties of each party involved. Not doing so will lead to failure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Attitude is everything, whether you are working or at play. If yours is negative, don't expect any favorable results for anything you undertake. Thinking like a loser makes you one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You could be a bit too vulnerable to financial and material losses. Protect your prized possessions, and don't waste money on any pie-in-the-sky ventures.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Before any type of action is taken, it's imperative that both you and your cohort are in accord as to how an important issue should be accomplished. Do nothing without agreement.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You're endowed with exceptionally sharp, critical faculties that are a tremendous asset when used constructively. Sadly, today you aren't likely to put them to good use.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be extra careful about how you handle money matters, whether they are your own funds or someone else's. Trying to turn too large a profit could be an exercise in futility.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is a strong chance you'll have to adjust your plans to accommodate the demands of others. Even though what they want may be annoying, don't let it spoil your day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Fail to be an attentive listener and it will work to your detriment. This could be especially true if someone is giving you complex instructions about something you hope to do later.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Under no circumstances should you yield to peer pressure and do things that fail to serve your best interests. If there are consequences attached, you'll suffer alone.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be on guard if someone who has never been overly friendly suddenly starts to shower you with lots of attention. This person might want something.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you are lackadaisical, don't expect your achievement level to be too high. Both desire and dedication are required in order to achieve anything important or worthwhile.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some juicy tidbits you hear that you believe to be nothing but pure gossip should not be passed on, no matter how tantalizing they may be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Financial issues might be one of the more difficult things for you to manage. You're likely to have a good handle on the larger matters; it's the small expenses that could throw you for a loop.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Unless you're able to see things from another person's perspective, both parties might think it is the other who is getting the short end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Whereas just yesterday your hunches were pretty good, today they could lead you completely astray. If you have to put stock in anything, make it your common sense.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It would be best not to do things for friends believing that they'll return the favor. Usually when there are strings attached, someone gets tied up in knots.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There is a good chance that your behavior when dealing with other people will be scrutinized under a magnifying glass. Don't do anything that will arouse questions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you are required to give instructions to another, make them concise and very easy to understand. It's important that the other party knows what you are trying to accomplish.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There's a strong chance that you could reveal some confidential financial information to the wrong people if you're not careful. Be cognizant to whom you're telling what.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- For the sake of expediency, you could agree to something without first thinking through what the consequences might be. Impulsive behavior could put you in an awkward position.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If your attention span is a bit limited, it could cause you some major complications. This is especially true when working on something intricate that requires total focus.