ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- As long as there is justification for it, be lavish in your praise. Expressing sincere approval will go far in securing the loyalty of those who work at your side.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The way to acquire something you've been wanting will become apparent. It's up to you, however, to focus your efforts on making it happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Mask your assertiveness with unselfish actions and lots of charm. If you make sure that others will also benefit from your aims, you'll meet with success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you don't give up on your dreams and keep a realistic viewpoint, you make success much more probable. Keep pushing forward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be presented with some intriguing opportunities via your social contacts. It pays to be the nice guy, sometimes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's no need to try to duck tedious assignments, because the things that appear to be the most troublesome could, surprisingly, be the easiest to handle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Closely observe the people you admire, because there's a strong possibility that you could profit from mimicking their behavior. You'll wisely use what you learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Something advantageous can come from an arrangement that is initiated by a close friend or family member. There's room in the endeavor for your skill set.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your pleasant and cheerful demeanor today could serve as a magnet attracting all kinds of companions of similar dispositions. Something that is both fun and interesting will come of it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a special knack for handling jobs that require creativity. Use your artistic touch to transform what you consider to be unsightly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- There's no need to be surprised if an appealing someone evinces an interest in you. This person has been waiting for the right time to make his or her feelings known.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Make the concerns of a close someone your top priority. He or she needs help that only you can provide.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll see early signs that good luck is on the way. You'll have much to smile about in the coming weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You won't find a better day to decide upon a new course of action. You'll find the courage you need to move forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- This is a day where your instincts and intuitions will have free rein. Pay particular heed to those that provide you with the insight necessary to fulfill your aims.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A relationship with an old friend could take on added significance. You could join forces to further a mutual interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to establish some new goals, especially if you've been having difficulty achieving your old ones. Success will come from a fresh perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You could reap some unusual benefits through social involvements with friends. People who owe you favors will be looking for a way to make good on their debts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- The possibility of you generating additional income from unusual sources looks promising. Don't waste any more time -- get moving! SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although at times you can appear to be a loner, in reality, you enjoy having partners. Starting now, you'll have a talent for forming beneficial alliances.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There are plenty of indications that you could be unusually lucky where your finances and status are concerned. Good things happen when you least expect them to.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are now in a cycle where things are trending quite favorably both romantically and socially. A rise in popularity is almost a certainty for you in the weeks ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Some happy results are indicated regarding several endeavors that you've so far been unable to complete. Lady Luck is likely to be responsible for this pleasant turn of events.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Happy circumstances could unfold in a manner that will cause you to revise your present plans. Your new ideas will be far superior to your old ones.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It behooves you to be as prudent as possible in the management of your funds. Don't borrow what could be difficult to repay.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You might feel that you can't accomplish something without assistance. Normally, you work far better when alone, and, inclinations to the contrary, today will be no different.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- By all means, be helpful to those who genuinely need assistance, but know when someone else can handle something without your interference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should be realistic about your expectations for social engagements. If you don't, you could end up being very disappointed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Normally, you have the tenacity to achieve your desired results. However, you might be all too willing to prematurely throw in the towel today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Most of the time, you tend to be a very flexible person, but you can be very rigid as well, if you're not careful. Don't cling to untenable positions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If someone requests that you make good on a debt or obligation, do your best to do so, even if you technically have more time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There are always two sides to every issue. Try to be flexible in your outlook, so that you don't overlook a quality solution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You might think that you're only temporarily shelving an unpleasant task, but this brief respite could turn into an eternity. Better to just hold your nose and get down to it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If your attitude is glum rather than gregarious, you'll only make yourself and those around you miserable. Buck up or go home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you fail to attend to certain domestic responsibilities, you will amass an extraordinary level of guilt. You shouldn't let this happen.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It's best not to discuss something that you're passionate about with a pessimistic associate. By the time he or she is through commenting, you might wrongly feel like ditching the whole thing.