ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Certain knowledge you recently acquired can be used constructively on a current project. You can not only better your own lot in life, but improve things for associates as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take the reins, because your leadership abilities can be a critical factor in revitalizing a joint endeavor that has been going downhill. Your new direction can produce success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It looks like balance and harmony can be restored in a situation that has become increasingly unsettling. Your efforts, coupled with another's, will be mostly responsible for the improvement.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Certain things that have been impossible to handle on your own can be achieved with the help of surrogates if you motivate them properly. Make sure they can benefit as well, and you'll all do quite well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A partnership arrangement can become far more productive if you provide the initiative and let the other person serve as a backup. It could be totally up to you to rev the engines.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A number of important assignments you've been unable to conclude satisfactorily can be finalized by prioritizing them and then knocking them off one at a time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your popularity is peaking right now, and the impression you're making in your social encounters is favorable and lasting. You'll not find a better time to circulate and make new friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Financial trends are far more favorable than they might be tomorrow. If you're involved in something that could spell profit, make every minute count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You'll not only be a fast thinker, but you should also be able to express yourself in an eloquent and effective manner. All your comments will receive serious consideration.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A venture in which you're presently involved looks like it could be turned into a financial winner, even though you might have to use a slightly different approach than you normally would.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Involvements with authority figures will work out in your favor, whether they were deliberately orchestrated or occur by happenstance.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Establish some definite objectives for the day, but keep them private. You'll find that you will perform far more effectively if you don't have to justify your intentions to others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Before opening your mouth, stop and count to 10 if you find yourself in a conflict of opinion with another party. Only when you're calm should you venture to talk things out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although it might not live up to your fullest hopes, something profitable could develop from a situation engineered by a friend. Be happy with what you get.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't think you have to stick to a particular procedure because of tradition when an associate has what could prove to be a better idea. Be flexible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you happen to make a few mistakes at the start of a project, instead of panicking, you should stop and catch your breath. Most problems are more easily rectified than you realize.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even if conditions initially look as if they are going against you, don't freak out. Surprising twists could occur, enabling you to snatch success from the jaws of defeat.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Trying too hard to get the approval of your peers can work against you. However, if you relax and just be yourself, you will easily gain the endorsement you're seeking.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be smart and downplay some advice given to you by a well-intentioned friend. You're better equipped to evaluate certain personal matters than he or she is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Some periodic, extravagant inclinations could be stirring within you, and need to be checked as soon as possible. Enjoy yourself, but do so as inexpensively as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Provided you treat all of your friends equally, this could be a rather pleasant day. If you show any partiality, however, it might not be so hot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Wishing won't make problematic matters disappear. Serious issues must not be treated with indifference, especially if they involve others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- No matter how strong the urge, don't attempt to impose on any clique where experience tells you that you won't be welcome. Turn to true friends only.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't despair if you face tribulation, because even weighty matters can be worked out. If you remember to think positively, you'll be able to take your challenges in stride.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid putting yourself in an uncomfortable position of being obligated to another. You could easily buckle under the pressure and agree to do something that's counterproductive for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be extremely careful not to make a promise that you won't want to keep, such as agreeing to share with a friend some rewards that you have coming to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You need to be selective about who you ask to help you complete a critical task. Avoid anybody who has a tendency of telling everybody else what to do and when.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to judge character is a bit iffy at present. If you're not careful, you could easily make yourself vulnerable by placing your faith in someone who doesn't warrant it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you hope to maintain harmony on the home front, both you and your mate must be prepared to make some painful concessions. Sacrifice mustn't be one-sided.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're the type of person who often goes out of your way to be helpful or of service to another. However, today you might reverse that and select pals for what they can do for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you're not budget- conscious, you fail to manage your resources as wisely as you should. Avoid spending money that you know you'll need later.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be careful not to treat subordinates in an arrogant manner. If you do, it'll make them eager to even the score, and they'll find a way to do so as soon as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- To your credit, you're usually tolerant of anybody who isn't in accord with your thinking. Today, however, you might have to be even more understanding than usual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't let yourself be pressured by friends into making a commitment or doing something that you really can't afford. If you do, you'll end up being angry with everyone involved.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't kid yourself about certain goals you'd like to achieve. If you do, there's a good chance you'll establish some targets beyond your abilities.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The one thing you definitely don't want to be is your own worst enemy. When your better judgment tells you not to do something, you darn well better take heed.