ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you're thinking of teaming up with others in something that requires an investment, test the waters before plunging in. That pond might not hold everybody.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Independence is a wonderful quality, but you can carry it too far when it's necessary to play nice with others. Be a team player when conditions ask it of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Guard against a tendency to treat your duties indifferently. Serious matters should never be treated in a cavalier fashion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Accept your friends for who and what they are, faults and all. If you display intolerance, rest assured others will call attention to your imperfections.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The best way to get a message across to your family is to lead by example. If your attitude is "Do as I say, not as I do," you could get into trouble.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Unless associates believe that you know what you're talking about, they aren't likely to put much credence in your words. If you want to sway an audience, you must be factual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though you are presently in a good financial cycle, things could still get rocky. In fact, chances are this could be one of those uncertain days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Usually, you are a strong and decisive person who isn't prone to wavering. However, today you could make associates nervous because of an inability to make up your mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Under most conditions, you're not averse to helping others. Today, though, you might lack your usual compassion and miss a chance to assist one who really needs support.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be extremely selective regarding with whom you associate. If you get mixed up with the wrong people, the results could be disastrous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be particularly mindful of your behavior when in public, because your image is currently fragile. Try not to do anything that could provide fodder for your detractors.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your associates will have a strong influence on your thinking. If you link up with a negative individual, you're likely to see the world from a dark perspective.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You’ll do your best work with enterprises you originate or can personally control. Stick to these sorts of undertakings, and you'll go far.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The beginning of a very interesting cycle could be under way. The first instance of it will be someone going out of his or her way to repay a kindness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An endeavor that you have high hopes for is likely to take a turn for the better. Even if it isn’t as huge as you envisioned, relax and give it time to develop.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t despair if one of your projects isn’t turning out to be as grandiose as you hoped. It may just need a bit more tweaking to make it perfect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- This might be the perfect day to light the fuse on something that you expect to be very influential. Timing is everything.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Transformations are developing that could have a good effect on your financial status. Though you'll have little control over them, the results will be pleasant.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Someone whose influence exceeds yours is beginning to view you as a possible partner for an important project. There’s a chance a beneficial alliance could develop.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Continue to perform in ways that could impress your superiors, because they likely have their eyes on you. If you do your best, a promotion or raise might be forthcoming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- People of all types are likely to be drawn to you because, perhaps without you even realizing it, you'll have an exciting charisma. A rise in popularity is inevitable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The lucky feeling you have is likely to be accurate. Rely on it, even if surface indicators don’t appear to be supporting it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you have some innovative ideas or plans that you would like to develop, go for it. Make this a day for thinking and operating on a grand scale.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Although your financial trends may have been erratic lately, you should relax. Some stabilizing influences are starting to enter the picture.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't allow size, circumstances or people to intimidate you. A positive attitude could work wonders at this time, especially when the stakes are high.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- New life can be breathed into an enterprise that you were going to toss onto the scrap heap. You'll be glad you gave it a second shot.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Relax and allow yourself to tune into some fortuitous currents. Circumstances are shifting in your favor; you just need to pay attention to them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something quite fortunate could be escaping your notice. However, you'll shortly learn of it, and when you do, it'll make you very happy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There is a lucrative market for some special talent or knowledge that you possess. However, it will be up to you to make your wares known.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be aware and on top of developments, because a big opportunity could present itself through an unusual source. It might usher in the big change that you've been waiting for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Involve yourself with the type of people who can make things happen and substantial benefits are probable. You'll find that you need these successful types more than they need you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You're in a different kind of cycle that could produce some unusual but excellent results. Several of your ambitions now have good chances of being fulfilled.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Several close associates hold you in high esteem. These people want you to succeed, and will do what they can to help you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although you usually function best when you focus on one thing at a time, today could be an exception. The more that is being thrown at you, the better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- An endeavor in which you're involved is now being managed by someone who isn't as capable as you are. It's time you assume management of the situation.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Over the coming months, you could be in one of the strongest financial trends you've ever experienced. There will be some lows, but they will be greatly outnumbered by the highs.