ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You might be in a money-making mood, but try to profit for the benefit of others, not yourself. You'll get the most satisfaction from indulging your charitable instincts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be holding all the trump cards, but you're not likely to use this power unjustly. The opposition will admire and appreciate your restraint.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Because someone has helped you when you needed it in the past, your compassion is easily aroused. Admirably, you'll be the first to respond to someone in need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An issue of personal interest might also appeal to your friends. Although they may not know how to turn it into a group endeavor, you do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focusing on the virtues rather than the shortcomings of friends will not only boost their egos, but also make you very popular.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're basically a very imaginative person to begin with, but today that will be even more so. To your credit, you'll put your ideas to work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Because you'll strive to treat others as fairly as possible, things will work out quite well. Friends and colleagues will respond in kind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An enterprising friend is likely to provide you with some helpful tips. Use them to extract even more juice from an already profitable situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't be surprised if you derive an unexpected bonus from help that you render to another. You'll set a wonderful example, and the right people will notice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though your needs are important, they won't be more so than those of your loved ones. You'll figure out a way to help both your family and yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Outward appearances might affect how your associates view things, but not you. You'll know how to dig deep beneath the surface and deal with root causes.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- One of your greatest assets is your ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions. You might have to use it in several instances today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You often push yourself beyond your limits, and you could become overtaxed today. Excessive effort will do you in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make sure any tips you receive are reliable before acting on them. If you don't do your homework, you could get yourself in big trouble.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take nothing for granted when conducting business with an unfamiliar firm or person. Be sure to check out all the facts and figures first.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Regardless of how good you believe an alliance to be, without harmony of purpose it won't get you far. Make sure everyone's on the same wavelength.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you are too busy checking on your colleagues' work, you could easily neglect your own. Focus primarily on your assignment, not theirs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It behooves you to avoid any and all speculative involvements, especially those controlled by others. A conflict of interest could ruin everything.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- An old, unresolved issue that has caused problems in the past might rear its ugly head again. Sadly, both you and your opponent will still be at loggerheads.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you're a keen observer, your focus might only be on the negative. A biased viewpoint invites confrontation, so strive to be fair.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your financial picture is uncertain at this time, so be extra careful when it comes to the management of your funds. Any error, even a small one, could be very costly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Demands imposed on you by others could prevent you from doing what you had planned. Take the inconvenience in stride, and things will work out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't make this a day where you create your own difficulties through self-sabotage. Think carefully before you act.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When out socializing with friends, don't hesitate to say no if they want you to participate in something that you can't afford. Be bold, not broke.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you wait for things to go your way, you're not likely to get very far. You've got to make things happen yourself if you want to move forward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When you put the needs of others before your own, your probabilities for getting what you want become excellent. Fate will make sure things go your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to have much control over a major change in your affairs. You might interpret this happening negatively, but it will prove to be a good thing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Although you might have to take a little heat on behalf of a friend, you're doing the right thing and your loyalty won't be forgotten.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When you apply yourself, you will find the opportunities you need to succeed. Once you make up your mind, woe to those who try to block your path.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't hesitate to take a calculated risk if you feel it's necessary. If you believe the odds favor you, it's OK to gamble once in awhile.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Any major issues in which you and your mate are in agreement will have far-reaching, favorable results. You'll quickly discover that a united front brings many benefits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Rather than criticize or dominate others, you'll be inclined to set an example of leadership. Doing so will make your methods constructive, not contentious.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You should give full rein to your enterprising side, especially if you're in need of some extra cabbage. Your moneymaking instincts are unusually keen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you feel that those in charge of a current endeavor aren't effectively handling things, don't hesitate to assert yourself and show them how to do a better job.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- The possibility of achieving two important personal objectives is quite good. When you're determined to be successful, you will be.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Sometimes it's necessary to take a calculated risk to achieve something big. If you honestly believe the odds favor you, go ahead and take a chance.