ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A couple of friends of yours who aren't getting along with one another might use you as their intermediary. Don't take sides or pick a favorite.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- For the first time, your perseverance and fortitude will begin paying off regarding an endeavor that you've been working hard on. A friend will get it rolling with some nice comments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you are feeling luckier than usual, it's probably predicated upon some solid justification. However, even if it's not, positive thinking will go a long way toward improving your chances for success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A project that you've been dedicating yourself to for some time will take a big turn for the better owing to favorable external factors. Capitalize on these prevailing circumstances.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You could be exceptionally lucky in partnership arrangements for both social and commercial purposes. This will be especially true when your ally is someone of the opposite gender.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Tried, true and traditional tactics are the ones that will bring you the kind of results you'll want in your financial affairs. Any departure from these proven procedures will be less effective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you make it obvious to your associate that the good things you want for yourself you want for him or her as well, you'll be more successful in your dealings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A positive event will give you a new perspective on a situation that you have thus far viewed negatively. You'll now be able to see opportunities where you previously only saw opposition.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You've been doing things the same old way, and it hasn't been working. Your present conundrums call for fresh, innovative thinking; don't be afraid to shake things up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Advice from a friend, albeit it well intentioned, will not be on par with your own thinking when it comes to matters that pertain to your reputation or material success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- An elusive and hard-to- access person whom you've been trying to contact regarding an important matter is likely to be available. Try again to open up a valuable line of communication.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Things that you come up with on your own are not likely to be as rewarding as something that has been arranged for you by another. Stick with your best option.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Being too opinionated causes others to walk away and do their own thing. In order to attract friends, be open-minded and willing to go along with others' thinking.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The day's events may cause you to get caught up with some essential last-minute assignments. Plan ahead, just in case you get stuck in the home stretch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you're in need of some fun after work, go out with your pals but try to avoid crowed places. You'll enjoy yourself more in a place where you can chat intimately.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A matter you've been anxious to get out of the way can be concluded to your satisfaction. However, in order to do so, you must make it a priority and not put it off for too long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- By doing more listening than talking, you could learn something of extreme value. The secret is to find out what others know instead of trying to impress them with your wisdom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Financial trends look to be exceptionally encouraging for you, not necessarily in terms of making additional money, but for more effective use of resources.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your way of doing things is likely to be superior to those of your associates, but you must be careful not to offend anybody who can't keep up. Don't complain or show off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- When you are left to your own devices, you can be exceptionally good at working out tedious complications. If you have a problem to solve, seek a secluded place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Show some kindness by helping a friend complete an important project. By doing so, you assure yourself of this pal's support down the line.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As the day progresses, deliberately loosen up a bit. Don't make everyone around you feel uncomfortable due to unwonted seriousness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Try to conclude your business matters as early in the day as possible, because when you're rested you are likely to be thinking most clearly.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you and some friends are going somewhere and you plan to share expenses, you had better have a clear-cut understanding as to who pays for what.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't be taken in by a spellbinding person with impressive external trappings. What he or she espouses may sound or look great but be totally worthless in actuality.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're one of the best at telling others what to do and how to do it, but when it comes down to you taking orders, you may not be so skilled.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If unflattering comments about you that allegedly were said by another come back to you, don't take it as gospel. Someone may want to put you two at odds with one another.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Confer with your mate about establishing some ground rules for those in your charge. If you don't, you may say one thing while your spouse says another.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be extremely careful what you commit to writing when it comes to matters that could affect your work or career. Ill-chosen words could come back to haunt you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are not apt to make any large financial purchases or commitments right now, but, through indifference, you could make a number of small ones that add up into a gigantic sum.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you make a promise to family members or relatives that you're unsure of being able to keep, let them know right up front. If you don't and then are unable to comply, it may cause a brouhaha.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Carefully screen all information you get from others, especially the juicy kind, so that you don't inadvertently pass on inaccurate gossip. It could damage someone's reputation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You're essentially a compassionate person, and it's hard for you to believe that there are some people who aren't. Be careful, because you might have to deal with someone of the opposite type.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though you might feel a bit superior to your peers, be careful to keep it to yourself. Friends and associates need pats on the back, not put-downs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- We all have days where we lack self-assurance, and it may be just such a day for you. If you tell a good idea to a negative thinker, he or she may convince you to scrap it.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Unless you truly do have some effective suggestions to offer, it's best not to say anything to a friend who is trying to sort out his or her problems. You could make matters worse.