ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The more complicated an assignment is, the more pride you'll take in fulfilling it. You'll welcome challenges that would make others blanch.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When you give your word that you'll do something for another, it's an ironclad commitment. Reliability is one of your more admirable traits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Participating in one of your favorite activities with some old friends will bring you considerable pleasure. It'll be like wearing a pair of favorite shoes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You won't have to bulldoze your way through a critical development, but you will have to be persistent and unflagging in your aims.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Some kind of special knowledge, skill or know-how that you've acquired over a long period of time will be put to good use. It's likely to gain you much admiration from your peers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Although you will make a contribution to an endeavor, conditions are somewhat unusual in that you could benefit more from others' efforts than from your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Events will help further solidify a strong relationship of long standing. Chances are it will involve someone whom you already consider to be one of your closest friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You have the ability to bring order and balance into the life of another through a personal intervention. You'll make your own determination as to how and when your help is required.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Some of your best opportunities will develop through social contacts. You aren't likely to intentionally use anybody, things will just happen of their own accord.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Certain changes are likely to occur that will prove to be of material benefit. The first shift in your circumstances is likely to take place today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- The light touch you can sometimes put on life's serious problems will be a welcome tonic for those troubled souls who cross your path. All will be appreciative.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- This could be a good time for a shopping excursion. You'll have a shrewd eye for spotting a bargain and will be much more sensible about the purchases you make.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your best qualities be front and center in most of your undertakings with others. It can't help but win you the admiration of many of your peers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You won't settle for being second best and, consequently, you'll be able to effectively handle every challenging situation. You'll thrive under pressure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's a chance you could run into someone whom you long ago lost contact with. It'll be good to catch up, and initial awkwardness will soon give way to the old bonhomie.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't despair if you're disappointed by someone upon whom you were relying, because someone else will turn out to be a better source for what you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The best way to handle a delicate situation is to be a good listener. Once the injured party has aired his or her mind, he or she is likely to be receptive to your input.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This could turn out to be an interesting day, mostly because of an unplanned but pleasant event that ends up favorably altering your routines.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Lucky you, because Cupid has singled you out for some special attention. He'll be working hard for you, assuring that there will be plenty of harmony between you and yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Certain tasks and/or assignments you usually find to be a bit overwhelming will be more like play today. This is because your mind will only be focused on successful results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your charismatic personality will be focused on igniting as much warmth and happiness in others as possible, sparking them to do the same.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A unique opportunity may develop in a rather unusual fashion. It's likely that you'll be able to acquire something that you've always wanted. Make the most of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A project that you got a friend involved in will turn out for the best. It will be an asset for your pal, and for others.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Instinctively, you'll have the ability to see value in things that seem to be of small worth to others. This gift is, perhaps, one of your most profitable assets.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Offering unsolicited advice is risky at best, so if you do so anyway, make sure the recipient knows that it's just a suggestion. You don't want to be held accountable for unpleasantness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to have rigid ideas about how things should be done, so any input from a friend or associate could be disruptive. Try to keep an open mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It isn't always smart to try to do something the way another does, even if that person's work is excellent. What's viable for him or her might not be a good fit for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Try to avoid a risky financial arrangement that you know little about and have little control over. Now is not the time to take chances.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An old, unresolved disagreement between you and your special someone could rear its ugly head if you allow it. Letting outsiders into your business could make matters worse.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Labors of love are likely to be handled with remarkable skill, but, by the same token, you might not want to be identified with something that you dislike but are required to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though your earning potential is excellent, the way you manage your affairs may not be up to snuff. Try to bring your "A-game" to everything you take on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- In order to complete what you start, you need to put limitations on how much you attempt to do. Work on one assignment at a time, and proceed slowly and cautiously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Instead of trying to rectify another's erroneous perception of you, you're likely to let it go unchallenged and brood about the injustice being done to you. Why?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be on guard, because there is reason to believe that you could be the target of an expert manipulator. Speak up and don't be a victim.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be careful not to do anything that could offend someone important to you. You may think your behavior is funny, but the person who pays your salary is likely to be ticked off.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- As always, you will have a choice of how you view developments: positively or negatively. Don't envision failure when it's just as easy to see success.