ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- As long as you stay away from speculative ventures, this should be a profitable day for you. Go out of your way to make your bundle the old-fashioned way -- earn it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't allow a few minor setbacks to diminish your hopes and expectations. Any obstacle you encounter is likely to be merely temporary, and easily overcome.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Even if you can't totally resolve some unwanted developments, you should be able to lessen their impact. Besides, challenges only stimulate your ingenuity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't deny yourself or those you love an unexpected pleasurable encounter, even if it costs you a few bucks. The happiness it engenders is worth the sacrifice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's imperative that you study important situations very carefully. What at first appears to be unpleasant might contain benefits that you'll discover only after a close inspection.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're too materialistic, you might not be satisfied by the results of your efforts. Look out for your interests, but not by gouging another.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Funds could suddenly become available to you for obtaining something you've wanted but never thought you could afford. How this unfolds could be rather mysterious.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There's a chance that you could be subjected to some frustrating resistance from an individual who is usually easygoing. It proves that everybody is human.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- What works for you might not work for someone else. Thus, ignore any pessimistic opinions this person might express about something or someone that you hold dear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It behooves you to try to do something different with a casual acquaintance. Fresh personalities and encounters will have a very favorable effect on you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You don't need to be fearful if you find yourself in a tight spot. Adversity only strengthens your resolve, and you'll discover you're more than a match for spontaneous complications.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It's best not to discard traditional methods in order to experiment with something new. Actually, working with known qualities enhances your chances for success.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Do your best to keep all of your involvements in good, proper balance. Don't attempt to take on more than you can manage, but by the same token, don't idle your time away, either.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When working on something you deem to be a labor of love, positive results are inevitable. Without question, the secret to your success is enjoying what you are doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Seek out activities devoid of competition that bring you together with friends whose company you enjoy. You need to relax, not vie with rivals.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- This could a particularly good time to invite friends over to your place for a little tete-a-tete. Most of the time, these impromptu get-togethers turn out great.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be exceptionally competent with projects that are more mental than physical in nature. You won't find a better day to rest your muscle and give your brain a workout.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Material increases are indicated if you operate along traditional lines. However, the picture could suddenly change if out of the blue, you decide to take a risk on something.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Although you have excellent leadership qualities, they will remain dormant unless there is something specific that you decide to do. Whatever your aim, it will require tact and grace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You could find yourself involved in something that affects others more than you. Rather than get deeply drawn in, keep a safe and respectful distance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You have a wonderful faculty of being able to enjoy yourself regardless of the hand that is dealt you. You'll capitalize on this gift in two separate situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though you might not be aware of it, you are apt to be the center of attention in at least one gathering. It'll be your convivial conduct that enhances these conditions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- One of your best assets is being able to make friends with people from all walks of life. This wonderful quality will be in good working order -- use it to your advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Even though any rewards you reap will be due more to the efforts of others than your own, your prospects look exceptionally good. Later, you'll find a way to balance the account.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be as flexible as possible when trying to iron out the snags in an agreement. When you allow everything to be on the table during negotiations, the problems will dissolve.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Stay out of office politics as much as possible. Chances are nothing will be resolved, but the brouhaha it stirs up could unsettle you and affect your job performance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Unless you match your activity with the clock, not everything you want to accomplish will get done. Don't spend too much time on unanticipated interruptions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't fight for what you want if you know that doing so will have detrimental side effects. What's good for you might not be equally rewarding for the others involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even though Lady Luck is willing to help you out, you might not notice her contribution until late in the game. Make some room for her to squeeze into the picture.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When it comes to your financial affairs, be both careful and prudent by thinking first and acting second. If you reverse this order, you might not be able to clean up your mistakes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- In negotiating a matter of importance, don't be too hasty and accept what is first offered. If you aren't getting exactly what you want, you should be able to improve your position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Something that you work really hard on might not turn out as well as you expected. Conversely, that to which you devote little effort could go over like gangbusters.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Try to be tolerant and forgiving in involvements with both your family and friends. When you overlook their shortcomings, they, in turn, will overlook yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although it might not be easy, a critical objective can be achieved. When Lady Luck sees that you are doing everything you can, she will lend a helping hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You'll have good luck in fulfilling your expectations and hopes, but not necessarily in the way you expected. Unforeseen developments will cause you to scrap your original plans.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There are always those times when we turn out to be the victor with something in which we are vulnerable. If you happen to take a beating in the early rounds today, keep this in mind.