ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't expect to be too convincing if you try to sell others on some ideas or concepts that you don't truly believe in. It takes sincerity to generate support.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you ask someone for an opinion on an important matter, make sure it is a person who will tell you the truth. That's the only way you'll get the advice you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Companions will get miffed at you if they fail to understand why you say one thing and do another. It is important for you to clearly define your motives and actions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When doing work that requires an eye for detail, you had better keep your mind on the task at hand. A lack of attention could quickly ruin your endeavor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be content with what you're doing and with whom you are sharing your time. Once you start wishing you were elsewhere, you'll lose what the moment has to offer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's marvelous when we can take others at their word, but unfortunately several persons might promise you things today that they have no intention of fulfilling.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Usually, you're pretty good at clarifying your objectives, especially if it involves something that could enhance your know-how. Today, however, your system might go awry.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you plan to visit some shops that offer tantalizing merchandise that you know you can't afford, it would be best to leave your credit cards at home. Now's not the time to be a spendthrift.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Any project or endeavor that doesn't have your wholehearted support shouldn't be pursued today. It would be best to temporarily shelve such matters until you're in a more favorable mood.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If a friend does something worthy of praise, be sure to compliment him or her. However, don't use false flattery or be insincere just to give this person an ego boost.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You're a generous and giving person, and these are admirable traits. However, don't allow an unworthy manipulator to use flattery on you and abuse your good nature.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If your objectives aren't clearly and realistically defined, you could go off on an unproductive tangent and end up having little or nothing to show for your effort.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Much-needed changes in your domestic life will at last take place. Even though things may not end up exactly as you wished, it'll be close enough. Don't sweat the details.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A friendly interaction with a knowledgeable person should turn out to your liking. This person will have a steadying effect that will be extremely constructive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Generally speaking, you should be rather lucky when it comes to matters pertaining to money. This will include not only your primary earnings, but income from a second source as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There is a strong probability that a new arrival will show you how to circumvent a problem that has been blocking your path for far too long. It's about time!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to get an opportunity to help a good friend by showing him or her how to see the good in people instead of just the bad. It's counsel your pal has long needed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- People who know you well respect the fact that your word can be relied upon. You might get some proof of this faith today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though a reward you receive might be small in terms of dollars and cents, the respect and acknowledgement that it signifies will be worth much more in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You'll be adept at handling your personal affairs as well as good at advising friends and associates on how to handle their own complicated lives. Don't hide your light under a bushel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you have to make a decision between being practical or compassionate regarding something involving a close friend, choose the latter. Everything will work out, and you'll feel good about yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are likely to get an opportunity to develop a relationship with someone whom you've long desired to know. This person will be able to open doors for you that are currently locked.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Through an unusual set of circumstances, something might transpire that will stimulate your ambitions. You're likely to realize that you can follow someone's example and achieve something big.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The main reason companions give credence to what you say is that you clearly follow your own advice, and it works. Keep doing what you're doing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Due to some clever maneuvering on your part, a positive change to your financial affairs could take place, although you might not realize it right away.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be exceptionally lucky with contracts or deals of any kind. If you've been trying to wrap up a project, now's the time to do it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The possibilities for increasing your resources look to be rather good. Even if you merely get a small stipend from one source, another could yield a significant amount.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Because you can't resist responding to others in a warm and friendly manner, companions will treat you in a way that will lift up your spirits and elevate your aspirations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Let events develop at their own pace because, to your delight, you'll discover that your colleagues will be looking out for your interests even more than you are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You might not find a better day to have a meeting with someone about an important endeavor. Your colleague will be very receptive to your ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Concepts that you've been toying with can pay off big-time if given half a chance, especially if they're directly related to your work or career. Bring them out into the open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There is definitely a strong market for the skills and knowledge that you've spent a long time acquiring. Let others in top positions know what you know and have to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you have a strong hunch concerning a way to save money, by all means explore this matter further. Opportunities for saving are all around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It looks like a recent acquaintance whom you feel a strong affinity toward is starting to play a significant role in your life. You'll see signs of this on the horizon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you set your mind to it, you should have no problem accomplishing anything you want. Between your cleverness and Lady Luck's help, all obstacles will melt away.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you find that you need a social diversion to cleanse your palate, do something fun, but keep it short. You don't want to cut into time that you need to get something important done.