ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Thoughtful things you do for your mate or special someone will not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Try your hardest to go out of your way for others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If at all possible, entertain at your place, where friends feel welcome and relaxed. They'll have a better time there than any fancy place you could take them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A gentle reminder should do the trick to get something that you loaned to another returned. The recipient of your kind gesture may have merely forgotten.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can make this remarkable day by doing everything in accordance with your highest standards. Don't compromise just to get things out of the way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even though you might do your utmost to conceal your tender inclinations, you won't be able to help being wonderfully charitable and compassionate toward your friends.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone who holds you in high esteem might work on your behalf without your knowledge to make something easier for you. Be sure to pay it forward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Something that appears to be difficult, even mysterious, will be a piece of cake to you. Don't hesitate to show your stuff.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A person you've recently met is very anxious to get to know you better. You're aware of this, yet for some strange reason you've never encouraged the relationship. Why not?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- An associate who has been extremely helpful to you in the past can be of considerable assistance you to once again. If you need anything, go to him or her first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you are lucky enough to get involved with someone whose objectives closely parallel yours, both you and this person will have an easier time achieving your goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When something important has to be negotiated, keep in mind that the other party is just as eager to reach an understanding as you are. Don't blow your cool.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your associates will sense your strength and resolve. You need to realize that you don't have to be overly aggressive to get your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- One of your greatest successes is likely to come from a venture that you only recently became interested in. In your case, new will be better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Initially, you could be unsure when you find yourself challenged by a unique development. However, you'll thrive under the difficult circumstances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Things in general should go much more smoothly for you than of late, owing to a constructive change of attitude. You'll now be able to see positive possibilities where you before saw only negative outcomes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be alert for some material opportunities since you could gain from a situation initiated by another. Be prepared for more than one surprise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Upon first hearing, some of your mate's ideas might sound outlandish, but after careful evaluation, you might judge them to be much more clever than you thought. Don't make any hasty judgments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This is a good day to try out a new method or system you've been contemplating for some time. Just don't put any limitations your thinking.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Strive to fulfill your social obligations, especially if they could lead you to some new people. There are indications that you could meet someone very interesting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A situation of some importance that hasn't been going your way recently could take a turn for the better. The results you envisioned could be forthcoming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There could be good reason why someone has been lingering in your thoughts. Get in touch with him or her because some pleasant developments could occur.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You could be in a fortunate cycle where your finances and material interests are concerned. A number of opportunities are likely to present themselves in rapid fashion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You're a quick thinker, and your spontaneous notions are likely to be very good. Be prepared to act promptly on your inspirations.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There's a good chance that you could reap some rewards from a past good deed. This remuneration may come about from someone other than the person you helped.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Unless you have your mind on what you're doing, you could end up taking one step forward and two steps back. Obviously, doing so will get you no place fast.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your first thoughts are likely to be your best, yet for reasons known only to you, you're likely to put far more stock in your less-accurate assessments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't push your commercial dealings too far. Holding out for extra concessions might take all the snap out of the rubber band.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When it comes to work-related issues, don't be overly dependent on co-workers who've helped you in the past. They might not be around this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- As long as you're permitted to think for yourself, you'll be productive. Undue orders or interference will slow you down to a crawl.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your judgment is likely to be far superior to that of a well-intentioned friend. Listen to this person's advice, but keep your own counsel.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't put off important assignments until the last minute. You'll be much sharper early in the day, so you shouldn't waste those hours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Tend to your own affairs before trying to help out other people. You won't be thought of as selfish, just efficient.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There is no valid reason why you should share your good fortune with persons who had no hand in bringing it about. However, be sure to reward those who did.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your ability to evaluate things correctly might not be as effective as you think. Try to operate only in areas of strength.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Try to relax and let things take their course. You've worked hard to plan something well, and you don't need to make any last-minute changes.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Success is likely if you're able to organize your priorities in a methodical manner. If for some reason you can't, you're likely to end up being an also-ran.