ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Regardless of how the day starts out, it's likely to finish on a good note. You'll make sure that many of the good things being denied others won't be held back from you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you want good things to happen, you can't be indifferent about matters that can directly affect your interests. To succeed, you need to be assertive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Generally speaking, in most situations you must prime the pump first to generate a flow. Thus, if you want to be on the receiving end today, be a giver.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's important to note that if you make good choices, certain actions you take concerning a pertinent matter are likely to have a number of far-reaching, favorable effects.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although you might not have as much control over an important matter as you'd like, take comfort in knowing that someone else acting on your behalf will come through for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even if companions are much faster than you at thinking on their feet, you'll still be the one who'll recognize the value of their ideas and maximize the benefits.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't fret if you feel threatened, because any challenging developments will only awaken your ingenuity. Competition will strengthen your resolve instead of weakening it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Endeavors that you attempt solely on your own may yield only marginal successes. Conversely, you are apt to be extremely fortunate in all partnership arrangements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Overall conditions look to be extremely promising for you, and that even includes certain negative developments. Any disruptive effects will be short-lived and ultimately beneficial.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's OK to be careful, but don't play things so close to the vest that you end up overly cautious. Sometimes you need to take a calculated risk to get to the next level.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- With such a considerable number of material opportunities hovering about you, now is the time to improve or enlarge upon a situation that has already proved its worth.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It would help you tremendously to be hopeful about the outcome of events that have an effect upon your financial well-being. Positive thinking will lead you to luck.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The aspects promise to make this a very good day for you. Take advantage of as much as you can, and let it make up for any wasted efforts you may have experienced in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Ideas and concepts that you develop with others are earmarked for success. The secret is giving the other guy as much you would like to be given by others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are entering a brief cycle that could prove successful both commercially and financially. There's one condition: you must take control of matters yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Extra funds can be generated from two different sources, provided they do not overlap or compete with one another. Treat each situation differently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even if you can't explain your aspirations to others, respond to your urges to carry out something new that you've been considering. Onlookers can be filled in later, when you've completed your goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be open and friendly to everyone, even to those who make a poor first impression. There's a good chance you'll meet someone who has the potential to become a good friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If there is something special you want to do, be patient and wait for just the right moment to make your move. Proper timing will spell the difference between success and failure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Something you've learned from past experience might be of immense value to you when it comes to outshining your competition. Methods that worked before can be valid once again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Subdue the impulse to purchase something expensive when out shopping. If you really want the item, watch for it to go on sale in a few weeks, instead of giving in to instant gratification.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A partnership arrangement that you've recently entered into could end up producing long-lasting, favorable effects. Your secret is giving to others everything that you want for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your luck in fulfilling an ambitious aim will be proportionate to the effort you expend to do so. You'll quickly discover that the harder your work, the luckier you'll become.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't be surprised if you find yourself in a new cycle that puts you in greater than usual demand. Now is the time to do all that you can to expand your circle of friends.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- In order to perform at your best, handle things one step at a time. Trying to rush a job is likely to greatly reduce your efficiency and slow you down in the long run.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't allow a contest to form between your prudent judgment and your extravagant impulses. If you feel pulled in those two directions, compromise must be the watchword.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When in a position of authority, you should be extremely careful not to abuse the powers of office. If you do, things will work against you, and you won't get the support you need from others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Resurrecting an issue that angered you in the past regarding a person who's involved in your immediate plans could cause you unnecessary problems. Let sleeping dogs lie.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Most financial affairs tend to be rather uncertain right now, so if you have anything in this area going on, it might be best not to involve any of your friends. You'll be blamed if they end up in the red.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Because you always want things to be perfect, sometimes you're inclined to do things the hard way instead of taking the more efficient way out. This might be one of those days.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Regardless of your good intentions, it's best to stay out of affairs that don't concern you. Instead of providing help, you could muddy the waters further.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It isn't such a good idea to get someone you know socially to intervene on your behalf in a business matter. It could cause trouble for him or her, and cause awkwardness for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Make certain that you're diplomatic and fair in handling those you have some authority over. If you single out one person to blame and ignore the others, there will be trouble.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be organized in the ways you intend to fulfill your ambitions. Don't give up a known value in hopes of getting something of uncertain or mysterious worth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Suppress any of your possessive tendencies for the time being. If you discover you've behaved badly, the fuss you make to correct matters likely won't soothe the feelings of the people you hurt.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Before extending to a friend an impromptu invitation to come to your place, check with the family first to make sure they haven't made conflicting plans.