ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Try to involve yourself in activities that allow you to exercise some kind of custodial influence. Doing what you do best will make for a very satisfying day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your mental attributes are likely to be far more vigorous and energetic than your physical ones. Try to select activities that challenge your mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- This might be one of those rare days when you can actually trust your instincts regarding financial or commercial affairs, because, positive or negative, they should be right on the mark.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Endeavors you originate will have excellent possibilities for success, provided you're the one who calls the shots. Don't delegate authority, unless, of course, you have no choice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Usually you're the one who likes to be in the middle of the action, but going off by yourself might be just what you need in order to sort out some of your important ideas.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Associating with some of your closer friends could be what the doctor ordered. Instead of choosing your pals at random, be extremely selective as to which ones you want to hang with.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- No one wants to push themselves too hard unless they have to, but you might feel it to be necessary soon. This kind of stimulation could be just what you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You're not inclined to dictate to others how they should run their lives, yet if someone comes to you for just such advice, you'll have much to say, and you'll be right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't accept the status quo when it comes to an endeavor in which you're presently involved. Although it might be insignificant to another, it could be important to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When in a partnership arrangement, there's a chance your counterpart might have a better way of doing something. Give it a test, at the very least.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Use your common sense in matters that pertain to your health and welfare. Take special care to avoid anything that would adversely affect your well-being.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- In order to appease another, there's a chance you could engage in something that you know would not serve your best interests. Feeling remorse later won't take it back.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Achieving your objectives might be somewhat difficult, but to the amazement of your associates, you'll make it look easy. A dab of ingenuity on your part will do the trick.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- In order to satisfy your desire for companionship, you'll seek out friends who are as active and optimistic as you are, and who want to intermingle with others, just like you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your independent spirit might be forced to resort to the support and resources of others, but it won't be as bad as you thought. Each party will have something to gain from the other.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Thankfully you'll have a sense of humor and a philosophical attitude, because it'll get you past an incident that might otherwise produce a bad scene. Instead, you'll put everyone at ease.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- With your ability to transform what appears to be useless into something worthwhile and functional, you'll turn around an uncomfortable moment when everyone thought all was lost.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Thankfully, you'll have the ability to charm the birds out of the trees. A word of caution, however: Don't attempt to use this talent to manipulate others into doing your bidding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Due more to the efforts of others rather than your own, good things of a material nature could develop for you. If you're smart, you'll share what you gain.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Whatever you do, don't lose your sense of humor or take life too seriously. If you keep your cool, things will get better as the clock ticks on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You won't be out of line reminding someone who owes you money that his or her account is long overdue. Even if he or she can't pay it back in entirety, some is better than none.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although you might not be aware of it, your influence over others will be very strong, so be extremely careful what you say. Associates will take you at your word.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your instinct for survival is especially strong. Chances are, you'll be able to move with certainty, thanks to your decisive intuition.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You are likely to be unusually receptive to thoughts, ideas and messages that are of an inspirational nature. More importantly, you'll know how to put them to work for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Assignments you enjoy and are good at will be done rather well and without incident. Conversely, your performance might wane with anything that takes considerable patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even if something might look like a sure bet, you should subdue inclinations to take any speculative risks. Gambles need to be analyzed from every angle, and even that might not tell all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to put your ear to the grindstone, no matter how difficult the task. You may experience some inertia, especially toward difficult or complex tasks, but you'll overcome it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It would be best to keep involvements with friends purely fun. Under no circumstances should they be drawn into any of your serious, confidential affairs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't use your intimacy with friends to pry inconsequential favors from them. If you do, chances are they might not be responsive when you need them for something really important.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you get involved in a serious discussion with a friend today, don't give him or her any reason to think you're hiding something. You need to be as open and frank as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When it comes to a joint venture, think twice about allowing someone who isn't directly involved to become part of the enterprise. This person's only contribution might be complications.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don't give in to inclinations to change something that is over your head or beyond your capabilities. The result of your efforts may end up frustrating you and everybody else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even if your judgment is usually good, there's a chance you may harbor some unnecessary doubts regarding your thinking. Don't get paralysis from overanalysis.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you fail to take action while you're in an industrious mood, you are likely to put off certain essential tasks. Your indifference is likely to grow in proportion to your procrastination.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be exceptionally careful not to be overly possessive with a very close friend or family member. Even if you feel it is for his or her own good, this person will resent the restriction.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It would be best not to seek too many opinions about an important matter that you must decide. Superfluous input merely generates confusion.