ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Appearances won't matter so much at present, but a good performance will really count. You'll have little to fear if your efforts and industry live up to your promises.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If a wily antagonist tries to pull something cute over you in front of your friends today, let this person know immediately that you're onto what s/he is trying to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Opportunities could be lurking in unexpected places. Don't hesitate for one minute to transform something questionable into what you always knew it could be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Speak up and say what you believe needs to be said, and not just what you think others want to hear. Sincerity serves a constructive purpose, while evasion causes problems.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An adversary who usually succeeds using shifty tactics will be no match for you. You'll be ready for this person's guile and will easily circumvent his or her schemes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Arousing the spirit of cooperation in others is something you do best when you're fully engaged. Don't hesitate to go after the support of some enthusiastic allies if you need it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When you are motivated by unselfishness, any arrangement you take on is likely to turn out a success. This is because you gain strength from giving and not taking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You are able to easily adapt to unfamiliar people or groups. Anyone who lacks your talent will be eyeing you with envy for your skill.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Allowing yourself to be intimidated by uncertainties or challenges will only cause more problems, especially where your work or career is concerned. Stay strong.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Should you find yourself involved in an incident where you're tempted to respond to pettiness with the same, do your best to rise above temptation and instead act responsibly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- By sizing up business situations realistically, you'll quickly discover that you don't have to bargain from weakness. Don't give the other party an edge that isn't there.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A pleasant surprise might be in store, when you discover that someone whom you thought unaware of your existence instead has some very nice things to say about you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Perhaps more than you may realize, you've become extremely popular with your peers lately. Something really nice might happen to make you recognize this fact.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Instead of waiting and hoping something good will happen, take control of your destiny, and work hard to make important changes occur.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't be reluctant to make a rather difficult decision, especially if you have the necessary vital facts at your disposal. Just do what you believe is best for everybody.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The new year indicates a great deal of improvement concerning your financial interests, but, of course, you must be alert in order to take advantage of these winds of change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even if your desires are of a material nature, you must first focus on the human relationships involved. This might entail taking a circuitous route to get what you want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There are still plenty of opportunities to break through certain avenues that you have either missed or ignored. Check out every possibility that comes your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Because your chart indicates that you will be quite popular with members of the opposite gender, this could turn out to be a rather extraordinary day for you. Make the most of it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you are in need of a special favor, your chances of getting it are pretty good, but you must first ask for help. People can't read minds, so don't expect them to automatically know your needs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- News you've been anxiously awaiting is on its way, and it's likely to be good. If you have to go out, check all your sources of incoming info as often as you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone who is deeply interested in you but isn't demonstrative might once again quietly do something nice for you. Be more alert.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You're likely to make an extremely good impression on someone you meet. This could be the start of a close bond and a special relationship.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A certain endeavor will give you a real sense of achievement. You'll like the way you handle things, and you'll gain the admiration of others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even if you're usually pretty good at managing your resources, there's a good chance you may not be so currently. Double-check everything that is costing you money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Associates are likely to ignore you if they feel you're not setting the kind of example they want to follow. Don't expect others to do what you won't do yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Although you might be analytical and very observant, if you focus merely on the negative, these attributes may be squandered. Instead of being assertive, you'll end up a defeatist.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If an endeavor in which you're involved is not turning out to be as promising as you'd hoped, reassess it so that you don't spend any more money on it than you need to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even though it's in you to be an above-average achiever, you might start focusing only on objectives that would provide you with little or no gratification. Try to look before you leap.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Challenges might normally bring out the best in you, but if you're not careful, you could easily waffle under pressure owing to an insecure attitude.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you can, you should avoid all activities that require a lot of money in order to be fun. You're not likely to get value for your dollars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Whenever you're not up to making decisions for yourself, you can bet your bottom dollar others will do so for you. It's important to be your own person if you hope to get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Upon occasion, your hunches are right on target, but your intuitive processes could start playing tricks on you. Rely solely on your logic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If someone with whom you're closely involved is doing things differently from you, don't try to make him or her over in your own image. This person's way might actually be better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be smart when choosing a partner, because aligning yourself with an ineffective ally could seriously impede your progress. Make sure the other party possesses what you lack.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Avoid inclinations to make hard work out of something that should be relatively simple. Adopting a poor attitude could destroy both your initiative and purpose.