ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Tell it like it is if you hope to win the respect of your contemporaries. If you gild the lily now, it will only give your listeners cause to doubt your future statements.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Generally, and under most conditions, you are a reasonably good manager of your resources. This quality, however, is likely to be absent today at present. Be as careful as you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be satisfied with a small but handy return from an investment that you're only tangentially involved in. If you press for more, it'll give the powers that be cause to wonder if you deserve anything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which you ignore will only require more attention later, so take your responsibilities and duties seriously. Things will only get harder in every way if you slack off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Ignoring certain people at a social gathering will not only breed resentment, but cause observers to question if you're just being nice to those who can do you some good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll attract admirers more readily by accentuating your more modest virtues, while flamboyance could prove to be counterproductive. Make a wise choice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It would be wise not to take anything for granted, even in situations where you are usually lucky. Dame Fortune is rather fickle at this time, and may not like you calling the shots.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You might find yourself in two situations that simultaneously offer some great opportunities. If it's difficult to handle both at the same time, focus on the best one first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If a loved one comes to you for some advice, strive to be as frank and forthright as possible. It does no good to merely tell the person what you think he or she wants to hear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The possibility for success is pretty good, provided you see everything you take on through to the desired conclusion. Don't get careless and leave anything up to chance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even if you feel you need to soothe the pride of an egotistical friend, don't attempt to use flattery. Sincerity will produce far better results.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The end results aren't likely to be too desirable if you work only along the lines of least resistance. That which appears to be simple and easy could be infested with complications.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your approach to life is likely to be fresh and quite different, stimulating your mind and leading to some very unique ideas. A few might even open up some doors for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Do more listening than talking if you find yourself in the company of someone you deem to be shrewd and worldly. You may learn something that you can use to your advantage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A situation might arise that could offer you a chance to get better acquainted with someone you've been avoiding. Your hostile opinion of him or her could be reversed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Although you might hold a slight edge in a situation where you're competing against another, it's not so large that you can afford to be overconfident. Tread slowly and softly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Get involved with people who take life philosophically and look at it in a fun light. You're not likely to be very comfortable around those who take themselves too seriously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A significant profit can be derived from an unusual investment or from something you're selling. In either case, you should come out well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Someone close to you may need an assessment of a situation in which she or he is involved. If you believe you can help in any way, offer some advice, even if it's unsolicited.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- As long as you don't get greedy, things should work out rather well in your financial affairs. Don't put a damper on your dealings by demanding too much.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Instead of playing cat and mouse with someone whom you know likes you, come clean about how you feel. One way or another, it'll clear the air.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take the initiative to investigate a matter that has aroused your suspicions. Once you do, you'll be able to confirm your thinking as fact or fiction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Try to keep in touch with persons who are vital to your plans. Instead of making them feel that you're peeking over their shoulders, it'll give them incentive to help you out.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Conditions continue to look favorable for you where money is concerned. In case you don't know it, you're on a profitable roll, and you should keep doing what you've been doing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It behooves you to be positive in all that you do. Instead of worrying about what may or may not happen, go out into the world, enjoying what your heart and head tell you to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A pleasant surprise might be in store for you, when something that hasn't looked too profitable suddenly makes a big change for the better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Trust that things have a way of balancing themselves out, and you'll quickly find out that if you're not being treated too well in one case, something else will make up for it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've heard the old saying: "The harder your work, the luckier you get." This could be true in your case, when you achieve more than you expected through a lot of strong effort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although you're presently in a rather good cycle where your general interests are concerned, material rewards will require more arduous work. However, it'll be worth it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't depend on luck to provide what you want. However, an ambitious aim can be realized if you give it top priority and are willing to work hard to achieve it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you have to make an important judgment call that would affect others as well as yourself, make it from a noble perspective. Good intentions will produce big advantages.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- By being willing to work hard and playing your cards well, you could generate great financial benefits through a valuable and unusual source.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although you'll be able to adequately fend for yourself, your more notable benefits are likely to come from a partnership. You could actually be involved in two of them, with happy results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When you need something the most, your chart indicates life will be trending in your favor. Be both patient and hopeful, and see what you've started through to its conclusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Do not be a capricious risk-taker, but also don't be afraid to take a chance if doing so might serve your best interests. You must not let unfounded fear stop you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When it comes to your financial affairs, you might not do everything letter- perfect, but your good moves should outrank many of your bad ones and put you in the plus column.