ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A coveted goal can be achieved if you're willing to work for it. Put aside any trivial endeavors and go for that special something that you've wanted for a long time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Generally, it's wise to avoid discussions on religion and/or politics, but if a friend should offer a friendly, fresh perspective, you might find it interesting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- This might be the day to put an idea to the test regarding a financial arrangement. The least you could do is try it out; the payoff could be substantial if things work out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Conditions that influence you both physically and mentally can be exceptionally harmonious if you handle things in a warm, friendly manner. Play life light and easy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When you expend your energies on labors of love, you'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish, and the enjoyment you'll derive from the process. You deserve such a day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- After being subjected to a couple of hectic days, you're entitled to let yourself go and relax a little. You don't need any social fanfare -- just time alone with your special someone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You should take prospective clients to your favorite haunt rather than to a fancy place. You'll achieve more in a convivial, homey atmosphere.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Having too structured a schedule might find you much too restless and champing at the bit. Leave yourself some space in which to move about and be able to do as your impulses direct.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Friends or relatives who truly believe in you could serve as a springboard to success. Their suggestions on how to handle your troubles should take the strain off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- None among your group of friends will have a knack for organizing like yours. Appoint yourself director and start putting some plans together that everyone will enjoy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- That burning feeling in your ears is likely to be due to so many friends saying nice things about you. You have far more boosters than you realize.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When socializing, don't merely mingle with people looking for polite chitchat -- circulate with persons whom you can learn from.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you're given important information to relay to another, don't trust it to memory. Your recall might not be as accurate as you think.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's important to prevent emotion from dominating your thinking. If you don't, what you let yourself believe about a financial matter might not be in line with reality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do not let a reckless companion inspire you to act in a similar manner. If you should, together you might do something quite foolish and costly that you'll later regret.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Some big problems could arise if you foist onto co-workers certain jobs that you should be taking care of yourself. Strive to be industrious instead of manipulative.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Normally, you're a pretty good judge of people, yet your instincts could unexpectedly fail you. Unfortunately, you could place your trust in someone who has no intention of living up to it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Objectives you establish for yourself are likely to be achieved. However, the targets you're striving to meet will turn out be of little consequence to you or anybody else.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You might not be as mentally sharp as you think. It's one of those days when you should avoid trying to match wits with anyone who has lots of knowledge and expertise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Guard against inclinations to count your chickens before they hatch. Be a little optimistic, but, first and foremost, let your common sense prevail.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Try not to let your indifference put you in a position where you have no input in important decisions being made about your life. Others' thinking could easily work against you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's important to be astute regarding touchy situations, because if you're not, you could easily allow yourself to be dominated by another. Don't let it happen.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Frivolous social pursuits should not be permitted to interfere with your more serious affairs. Put anything of that sort at the bottom of your agenda until you complete your duties.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When you are unable to achieve your objectives, don't look for scapegoats to blame. The fault will easily be traced back to you should you bite off more than you can chew.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone who is known for taking advantage of others might try to do so with you. If you're on the ball, you won't let him or her get away with it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you find it necessary to team up with another in order to accomplish something, try to solicit an associate who has some experience in the matter at hand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do your best to keep up with your duties and responsibilities. You'll quickly find that you're not likely to function efficiently if you allow things to pile up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If an unfamiliar subject or situation rears its head, don't pretend that you know something about it. You won't look too good if you're drawn into the discussion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Budget planning with your family could turn out to be frustrating if everyone wants the advantage. Pay the bills first, and then split what's left.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a mistake to become overly concerned about your co-workers' job performance. Once you start concentrating on them, your own work will suffer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can count on buyer's remorse setting in if you do not manage your resources as well as you should. It behooves you to limit your spending only to what is essential.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It's possible that you could create a problem with family members by treating outsiders with more consideration than you do them. Don't think the clan won't notice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you insist upon nursing a senseless grudge, you'll only crowd out all the sunshine in your life. Strive to be forgiving and forgetful where old slights are concerned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When out on the town sharing a good time with friends, cough up an equal share of the tab, even if you don't eat or drink as much as some others. It'll make you look small if you don't.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Before driving yourself to the limits in order to achieve an objective, be absolutely certain it's something you want in the first place. There's a chance that your efforts could be misplaced.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Even if you get a choice opportunity to badmouth someone you don't like, it behooves you not to do so. Your pals will wonder if you'd do the same to them.