ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Certain confidential information you become privy to can be used to everyone's advantage, especially yours. It behooves you to keep it to yourself for the time being.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Try to associate with friends whose views and opinions parallel yours. Valuable information can be exchanged through a number of frank discussions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to discover that if confronted by a challenge, you'll be able to work it out much quicker in front of an appreciative audience than you would alone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's important that you treat any team effort extremely seriously, whether it involves a sport or a business. Your opponents will be playing to win, so you had better be as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you've been anxious to get the support of someone about a change that you'd like to make, this is the day to do it. Spell out all the details, even the unattractive ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This could turn out to be a rather successful day, because you'll not only have good ideas, you'll know how to implement them in ways that improve present conditions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Small gains have a way of adding up, so don't get discouraged if the initial returns aren't up to your expectations. Consistency will prove to be more important in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It isn't likely that spontaneous involvements will generate much pleasure for you. You're apt to find far more enjoyment in well-planned activities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A great deal of valuable information can be attained by observing how a successful friend handles his or her relationships. The techniques used by your pal can be tailored to fit you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you decide to pay a surprise visit to an old friend whom you haven't seen in a long time, you'll be welcomed. Your pal will be glad for the opportunity to catch up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Small factors could have more significance than usual in your commercial or financial dealings. All those pennies you save or make will really add up.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Even though you might not be aware of the weight that your words carry, your thoughts and suggestions will have a strong, constructive impact on persons with whom you're involved.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A number of great opportunities will develop through your own efforts and those of others. Don't be concerned over who authors what.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you are putting together a social agenda that involves new people, you might still want to include a friend of long standing. She or he could be helpful to your cause.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're apt to be far better at handling certain challenges than your peers, so don't hesitate to step forward and take the reins if you see others fumbling.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Should an opportunity arise, take the time to help a friend who is always critical of others to see the good in people. It can't hurt to try.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You might have to deal with some changes that are being initiated by external forces. Don't be too quick to get upset -- instead, use your smarts to find a way to offset them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An alliance that you establish with an older or more experienced person is likely to work out quite well for both of you. He or she has the know-how, while you have fresh ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It'll benefit you to devote most of your time and energy to situations that could pay off well. The gains involved could be larger than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You could be much more effective participating in a leadership role than you would doing the grunt work. If you see everyone floundering, step out of the pack and offer some direction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Things have a way of working out to everyone's advantage at present, so don't get disturbed over early, unpromising indicators. It's the final results that count.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although some of your companions might overlook advantages that can be gained from unfamiliar sources, you won't. Your analytical powers will be hard at work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When it comes to competitive situations, the secret to success is to be more dedicated than your competitors. You understand that hard work generates good luck.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- We can always learn something of value from others, if we keep our minds open. You can gain some extremely valuable information from a very unexpected source.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't ignore your instincts concerning dealings with others. Allow your intuition to dominate so that your logic can go to work in the right areas.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Since you’re strongly motivated to fulfill a certain ambitious objective, let your cleverness guide you. Use your wits to convince the right people to work with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Because you and someone with whom you enjoy warm emotional ties care so much about each other, you'll stand by his or her efforts. Good for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you want a winning group endeavor, make sure the people involved respect each other. Only then will truly good work be done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There’s no need to dodge difficult decisions, because your judgment is likely to be keener than usual. Weigh your alternatives and trust your evaluations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are presently in a cycle where your work is being noticed, evaluated and even rewarded. This could be your chance to pick up a few extra bucks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If the person whom you have been yearning to get to know better seems reticent about opening up communication, take matters in your own hands and initiate a conversation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You could be extremely successful at finalizing an important, materially meaningful situation. Make the most of it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Owing to the considerate way you’ve been treating people lately, your popularity is trending upward. You make everyone feel special.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your financial aspects are looking rather strong, with one possible exception: involvements with questionable people who expect to reap what you sow. Avoid them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your greatest asset is your ability to take bits and pieces of various ideas and bring them together in the service of a specific objective. Use your mind like a scanner.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You won’t have any trouble rejecting persons who make demands of you. However, should you be moved by a sense of compassion for one of them, you’ll be generous to a fault.