ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not one who often has the patience to fuss over small details, but fortunately that's not true at this moment, making it an exceptional time to clear away the clutter or fine-tune some of your work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because you're in such a friendly mood, you won't mind socializing while working. In fact, it'll help add a bit of light-heartedness to certain jobs that you normally dislike doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When in the right mood, humble domestic tasks provide you with a certain amount of comfort. If you can, try to spend some time working around the house or in your garden.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Although you may rather work with your hands, mental assignments will be easier for you to handle. Now's the time to catch up on your correspondence or clear away the clutter, so get cracking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know that engaging in some fun activities would greatly appease your appetite for socializing, yet you'll buckle down and let your practicality run the show. Good for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't relegate your initiative and leadership qualities to the rear just to appease another, because it'll end up being a big downer for you. Let that person deal with his or her own issues.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Generally, you like people around you when you work, but in order to function effectively today, you'll require a quiet corner. Outside noises could be disturbing and run you off track.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It stands to reason that those with whom you'll feel the most at ease have similar ideals, interests and standards to yours. In your mind, others will have little to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You have a tendency at times to pursue objectives with a come-what-may attitude. However, you may be reluctant to take a chance, fearing it'll lessen your possibilities for success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It behooves you to be philosophical as well as practical in your involvements with friends and/or associates. This will help you sail smoothly over the shoals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Take a little time to evaluate your assets in detail. Much to your surprise, you're likely to discover that you have a lot more going for you than you thought.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You could be a great asset in a development that calls for a team effort. You won't have any trouble pulling your own weight without disturbing the progress of your teammates.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It isn't likely that you won't know how to make a good deal, both business-wise or personally, it's simply that you'll have too many places to use your windfall when you get it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Watch what you do or say when with family or you could thoughtlessly make them feel that you're more concerned about outsiders than you are about your own kin.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If your level of competency turns out to be a notch or two above that of others in your company, don't be a show-off or act arrogantly. Work at the collective pace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get going first thing if you can, because your level of effectiveness will be at its high point early in the day. It'll diminish considerably as the hours wear on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although there will be plenty of material opportunities around you, you might not fully appreciate what any one of them has to offer. It'll be your own fault if you get nothing out of this day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's always best to let your innate philosophy emerge when dealing with others instead of espousing false beliefs. Sincerity wins every time -- game-playing doesn't.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be alert for an opportunity to substantially profit in some manner from an arrangement that another already has well underway. Chances are you could easily fit into the picture.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Even if a certain associate who is now in a position to help you says he or she will do so, don't take the offer as a fait accompli. There may be unforeseen reasons why the aid won't be forthcoming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There is a possibility that you might not be able to accomplish all you set out to do, because you'll be biting off more than you can chew. Don't try to work and play at the same time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- One of your best assets is the ability to win or lose with grace. You'll prove this yet again when friends get a chance to observe your behavior. Stay true to yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Show that you have the courage of your convictions by doing what you believe to be best. If you are purposeful and conscientious, the end results will be to your satisfaction.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The views and ideas of you and your mate are likely to be in harmony, yet as a couple you aren't apt to produce anything of value. Be a doer, not just a thinker.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Use the same formula that worked well in the past if you get involved in a similar situation. Chances are, what you're doing now won't be too different.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- For some strange reason, you'll easily be able to anticipate what friends are thinking and are going to say before they open their mouths. It's no parlor trick; you're just tuned in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in a moneymaking mode currently, and most of the methods you use to generate additional income are likely to stick around for quite some time once they are initiated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you can, try to spend some time working on a project or endeavor that you'll truly take pride in once it's completed. Doing a good job enhances your self-worth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to take an interest in certain investment proposals that you'll be exposed to. However, take time to study those you feel have merit so that you don't leap before you look.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's no surprise that persons in power will be prepared to back you up, because they know from past experience that once you promise something, you can be relied upon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't hesitate to put your imagination to work to devise a more effective plan to further one of your bigger ambitions. The revisions you make may only be nominal, but they'll be very important.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your greatest probabilities for success could be with endeavors that are somewhat speculative, even if they may have more pronounced elements of chance involved than you're used to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You're quite capable of handling not only your own interests but those of another as well. It'll come as no surprise when you demonstrate your skills simultaneously in each area.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though this could be a rather busy day for you, you'll still be able to make yourself available to others when they need your assistance or advice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- The pickings during this time frame look quite promising. Be vigilant, and look for new ways to add to your resources in order to improve your material security.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Because you'll enjoy pitting your mental and physical skills up against a worthy opponent, all kinds of activities that have elements of friendly competition will intrigue you.