ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your sense of humor will help you escape an awkward situation. You will meet with opposition if you try to force your opinions on others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keep your composure today. Tension and anger will escalate if you are stubborn. If you make improvements at home, you won't have time to get into family squabbles.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend is likely to develop stronger feelings toward you. Make sure your intentions are clear, or your relationship may have a bitter ending. Leading someone on will make you look bad.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Children should be included in your plans. Be cautious when it comes to affairs of the heart. You could be in for a surprise if the person you fancy doesn't feel the same way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Show how much you care by including the ones you love in enjoyable social activities. Helping others out will make you feel more secure in your own environment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Do something to enhance your looks and your self-esteem. Your emotions will take over if you get involved in a dispute with someone you care about. Diplomacy will be required.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Entertainment doesn't have to be expensive. Getting together with friends or relatives for a night of games or dancing is a good way to add some spark to your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- As much as you would like to help others, it's not practical to donate money that you can ill afford to part with. Offer your time and services instead, and keep spending to a minimum.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You have a lot of energy to burn. Do something physical and reap the health benefits. Participating in sports or other challenges will stimulate your mind as well as your body.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be at a crossroads in your life. By staying in the background, you will have the ability to listen and learn from people who can help alter your life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't forget to take a little personal time today. It's great to be considerate and caring, but you could use a little pampering as well. Save your charitable efforts for another time.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Avoid arguments to reduce your frustration level. A partner may have set priorities that conflict with yours. Carry on and get your own projects out of the way first. ** ** **

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Interesting new connections will contribute to your personal prospects. Meeting someone in a learning environment or at a community event will turn out to be beneficial.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Health problems will prevail if you aren't getting enough rest. Financial concerns or demanding family members will add to your frustration. Keep your temper under control.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus on your goals, but be careful not to spread yourself too thin. Timing and a steady pace will make a difference. Trying to take on too many responsibilities will be your undoing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stay out of office debates and keep your opinions to yourself. You will get a lot more done if you are able to ignore all the disgruntled and bitter people around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your energy level is low. Consider joining in some competitive games or sports to help boost your stamina. Show the people you love that they are a top priority in your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't allow anyone to take advantage of you. Speak up and set your own rules. If you are assertive and you stand your ground, you will get the desired results. Do your own thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Make an effort to cooperate with family members. Older relatives may be able to offer insight into your problems. Discuss family history with an elder to discover valuable information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be strict about the family budget. Frivolous expenses will deplete your savings if you don't keep track of them. Accurate financial records are essential.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You will be able to continue engaging in pleasant activities once you have resolved a minor family problem. Keep your emotions in check, or you may end up making matters worse.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't divulge secrets. Make sure your work relationships stay free of emotional turmoil. Be truthful and clear. A casual remark could be misinterpreted.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It's great to get out and mingle, but before forming new friendships, make sure there isn't a conflict of interest. A hastily made promise could result in an embarrassing situation.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Strong alliances with your co-workers will enable you to make great strides. Pool your ideas for maximum effect. You will provide useful suggestions for improving efficiency at work.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others will seek your help today. Take the time to listen to their problems, even if you can't provide a solution. Your support alone will build strong alliances.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will be able to perform at an amazing level today. Your value will be noticed if you mix work with pleasure. Take advantage of any social invitations you receive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Share your goals with your superiors. Be specific. If they don't know what you want, you won't get the opportunities to advance that you are looking for.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Children in your life will be quite observant today. Take time out to listen to what they're saying. The approach you take will influence a project's outcome. A creative outlet will do you good.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Enlist friends and family to help with home improvements. Renovations will turn out to be more expensive than anticipated, but you will be pleased with the results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone from your past will make an unexpected return. Don't let stressful situations eat away at your health. Relax, even if a personal encounter is less than perfect. Take care when traveling.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can't buy love. Your budget will suffer if you purchase expensive gifts. Concentrate on earning money rather than spending it unwisely, and offer support, not cash, to others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Refrain from bringing work problems home with you. Let traffic delays, work issues, or other minor irritations slide. Your health and family relationships are more important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't deceive yourself. Make commitments for the right reasons. Don't sign on for something that you don't believe in just to follow the crowd or gain acceptance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll make an impression with your public speaking skills. An offer of a leadership position is likely to come your way. You will be successful if you make a move that sets an example.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be sure to keep your thoughts to yourself at work. Wait for a more favorable time to make any requests of your superiors -- right now, just stick to doing your work quietly and well.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be open to new situations. Joining a social group will introduce you to new and interesting people. Have some fun, let loose and enjoy life. Work shouldn't be your only outlet.