ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- This can be a very productive day if you focus on projects that require deep ratiocination. You're well-equipped to handle duties or jobs of this ilk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Use your head instead of your muscles when it comes to a major project that is in need of good management. The best way to get desirable results is to think your way through things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be a good listener, because there is a good chance that some business-related information that has eluded you will come your way. Keep your ears open and your mind alert.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Keep your expectations within reasonable bounds and you'll have a profitable day. If, however, you look for more than you deserve, it'll be another story.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When you look for opportunities to better your lot in life, chances are you'll find them. However, all you'll get is disappointment if you fly too close to the sun. Be realistic and don't overstep your bounds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Do not discount any hunches you get concerning your business, finances or work- related affairs. Any one of them could lead you to a valuable asset or help avert a minor catastrophe.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Someone you meet could be worth getting to know better. Chances are, however, it will be up to you to extend the hand of friendship. This person is much too reserved to do so.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you find yourself in a situation that includes a number of people whom you don't know, don't be shy. Making new acquaintances will give you that lift you've been looking for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Go ahead and develop any ambitious ideas that come to you. Chances are they won't be as far-fetched as you or anybody else thinks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An associate is likely to impress you with his or her progressive ideas. You'll likely be able to adapt them to your immediate needs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You'll know how to put into play what others are merely talking about. Acting first will give you a big edge over your competition.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If there is some kind of special information that you need, don't wait for it to come to you. Get on the phone or Internet and contact people who have the answers.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should take advantage of today's trends, which will have an especially good effect on your work situation. Things won't just happen, however; you'll need to go after what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you're an unattached Taurus who would like to find a special someone, it might be a better-than-average day in terms of meeting promising new prospects.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's a good chance that you'll have a knack for finalizing contentious matters to the satisfaction of everyone. Speak up to get your ideas across.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be sure to compliment someone who deserves praise for a job well done. As long as you're sincere, it will be far more important to that person than you might realize.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your prospects for material acquisition look to be especially encouraging, especially in situations where you are doing business with someone of the opposite gender.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It could be a mistake to delegate a critical assignment to someone who has yet to be tested. If you can't give the job to anyone else, you'd be better off doing it yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you feel compelled to do something for another without any thought of what's in it for you, it could turn out to be a beautiful experience. Follow your instincts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Go out of your way to express your gratitude to someone has been quite kind to you lately. Everyone likes to know that he or she is appreciated. It'll mean a lot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Situations that have strong elements of friendly competition are always your cup of tea, and today could offer you just such an arrangement. Win or lose, do it with grace, and everyone benefits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't get upset if your ears start burning, because it's likely that if you could hear all the things being said about you, it would make you happy, not upset.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you haven't been as considerate as you should be toward a loved one lately, go out of your way to make amends. Hugs and kisses have a magic that works every time.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Make your needs and wants secondary to those of your special someone, especially if the relationship has gotten a bit stale lately. It's a great way to get it stirred up again.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Certain necessary tasks or assignments can be easily accomplished today, but could become a problem if you put them off. Make every effort to do them now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You won't go so far as to be a Pollyanna, but you will be better than usual at seeing all the positive things that life has to offer. This winning attitude will generate some remarkable developments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to be much luckier with financial matters today than you will be tomorrow, so if you're smart, you'll do what you can to make lots of hay while the sun is shining.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Certain plans can now be expanded, producing greater personal advantages than even you dared hoped. This is not a day to be hesitant to think big.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even though conditions in general look to be rather favorable, you're likely to be luckiest in matters pertaining to your financial affairs, especially if you're looking out for others in the process.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An important, influential contact upon whom you've made a good impression is ready to help you achieve important goals. Don't be reluctant to accept his or her help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though your focus might be devoted to a specific objective, there is a very good chance that you could many achieve other successes, as well. Luck is smiling upon you at present.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Associates are likely to admire and respect your perspectives and opinions, mostly because they'll sense a certain light about you. It's called optimism.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Joint ventures look better than usual for you today. Even if you're already involved in a collective endeavor, your chances for expanding on this involvement have greater promise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because your judgment is so keen right now, the conclusions you draw should be exceptionally good ones. You're not apt to overlook anything crucial.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you're performing a service for financial remuneration, the pay could turn out to be rather generous. This is because it will be in proportion to the quality of your work.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A partnership arrangement could turn out to be an exceptionally good one in terms of your social life. There will be much more to this alliance than meets the eye.