ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should have an extremely good time being with good friends, with one cavaeat: They might look to you as their source for paying the bill when it arrives.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Positive developments will transpire in spite of you starting off with a bum attitude. Situations that you thought would be negative are likely to turn out just the opposite.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- In your involvements with friends, make yourself focus on all their wonderful qualities rather than just their flaws. Everyone has imperfections, including you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be smart and refuse to discuss career matters with anyone who has a negative attitude. Your confidante could prove to be a detriment to your mindset.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're a natural-born arbitrator, so don't hesitate to use your talents when two companions are unable to find middle ground. Don't let them ruin the fun for everybody else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Assignments and/or chores that confront you aren't likely to be as difficult as you envision. Do less complaining and much more performing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A close friend of yours who is aligned with a group that you'd like to get involved with could make some introductions and fulfill your fondest wishes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A certain situation could take a favorable twist, enabling you to rectify a situation that has thus far proven to be unsolvable. Make the most of it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- One of your best assets is your ability to view matters in their proper perspective. You won't let any small mishaps be blown totally out of proportion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because you are usually able to make the most out of what you have at hand, your probabilities for personal gain look to be quite encouraging, even when the pickings are slim.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even though you're usually reluctant to interfere in the affairs of others, you might find it necessary to step in and offer advice to a pal who is having trouble finding answers.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't be reluctant to speak up if you feel you're not getting your fair share in a situation that involves something quite valuable. No one will step up for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Watching how others do certain jobs will give you a few good ideas for improving some of your own methods. Don't be surprised when co-workers, in turn, copy your resourcefulness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- By opening up and being frank while discussing issues that are important to you, you invite listeners to offer some solid suggestions that could make your life a lot easier.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Making a major change that you've long thought about but never had the courage to initiate will prove to be a good move. You'll be sorry you waited so long.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a marvelous faculty for turning all of your involvements with others into congenial, fun affairs. People will find it hard to be cranky with you around.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- This is an excellent day to take care of some pending problems that you've been unable to finalize to your satisfaction. The same obstacles that once impeded your progress can easily be overcome now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll enjoy friends dropping in, or gadding around doing a little hobnobbing yourself. Being with people and going to different places will soothe your restlessness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Being somewhat enterprising could double your chances for profit. The secret for doing so is to be motivated enough to get out of your rut.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Perhaps your greatest asset is your ability to think "win" when it's important to do so. Even if you should suffer a temporary setback, achieving ultimate victory is likely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you sense you are on to something meaningful, follow your instincts to their conclusions. You'll find that your perceptions are exceptionally astute.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Conditions are a bit unusual in that you can learn much from teaching others. Imparting what you know about an issue gives you a greater understanding of the subject.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You can be a good achiever, provided you don't broadcast your intentions prior to fulfilling them. Once you have done what you wanted, you'll find no need to brag.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There will be plenty of justification for hope and optimism regarding a current project. You'll sense you're in a cycle of achievement, and you'll work to capitalize on it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although you'll expect others to live up to their words, you might not feel the necessity for you to do the same. Life should be a give-and-take situation, not a lopsided arrangement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It is more important than usual to keep pace with your duties and responsibilities. If you should fall behind, you'll quickly discover how extremely difficult it is to catch up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The very people you don't count on will be the ones who are likely to step forward and support you in your endeavors. Those upon whom you usually rely might not lift a finger.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It isn't advisable for you to seek advice from too many different people. Unfortunately, all that might do is make it difficult to discern the good counsel from the bad.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you are hawking something that requires a sales pitch, it's imperative that you know when to call a halt to your presentation. There's a possibility that you could talk yourself out of a deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't ignore your better judgment and common sense when you are trying to make a bargain. If you pay more for something than you should, it's apt to be your, not the salesperson's, fault.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your financial aspects are exceptionally good, making it a juicy time to do something profitable, even if you unconsciously strew your path with unnecessary obstacles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you might be the recipient of an interesting proposal, in order to take advantage of it, you might have to disengage yourself from a previous commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even though your compassionate nature urges you to make a loan to a friend who is a poor prospect, it would be better for you to follow your less generous, more pragmatic instincts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Try not to get impatient with some friends who are not living up to your expectations. Things will get better eventually, so bite the bullet and hang on until they do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You could find yourself in a ticklish position where you'll be eager to reveal something that was told to you in strict confidence. Others will respect you more if you keep your trap shut.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you want to do something that is a trifle expensive and you have the money to do it, that's well and good. Just don't borrow what you don't have to bankroll your fun.