ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Without thinking, you could allow an associate to lay claim to some of your resources. What's yours does not belong to anyone else unless you choose to give it. Use your discretion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although you might get off to a good start by knuckling down to business, favorable results are questionable because you could let up just when the finish line is in sight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Just because a friend has an idea, don't automatically give it credence. Check things out thoroughly -- this glib pal might have a rather unsound plan.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Being willing to work hard is not the total answer for achieving success today. Unless you take off your blinders and evaluate things for what they are, you risk wasting your time and effort. ** ** **

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Usually, you are single-minded in your plans. Today, however, you could muddle your affairs by involving yourself in several projects, not properly following through on any of them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Favors that you request today could either be ignored or carried out poorly by associates. To be on the safe side, it's best you rely solely upon yourself and not on others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- By including too many people in your plans today, your endeavors could be overshadowed by everyone else wanting to follow their own ideas. You could be left on the outside looking in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Unfortunately, if you're not careful, you could get caught smack in the middle of a situation where you have to please everybody. Don't get snookered into it -- it's an impossible situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even if your strong views are diametrically opposed to those of your colleagues, allow your intellectual adversaries a chance to express their thoughts. The helpful things you learn might surprise you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're right to be wary of a promotional scheme presented to you by an entrepreneur with a poor track record. She or he could be promoting another pig in a poke.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- There will be an eventual day of reckoning if you don't guard against impulses to make commitments that you never intend to follow through on, just to appease others.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- To use your time productively, you must first have a feasible, effective game plan and then stick to it. You may be tempted to start more than you'll be able to finish -- don't give in.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take plenty of time to study an issue that's germane to something you're trying to accomplish. Your insights into the matter could increase considerably.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be lavish in your praise of someone who deserves it, because you'll find that a compliment will make a huge impact on this person. Be a bearer of good tidings and kind words.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your focus is likely to be on things that affect your status and finances, which is exactly where it should be. Any bright idea of yours will enhance both your reputation and your resources.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When it comes to issues that you truly believe in, let your voice be heard loud and clear. You have the ability to sway others to your way of thinking, especially when it's important.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When a reliable counselor starts talking about many ways to open up some new sources of income, prick up your ears and listen. You won't want to miss a major opportunity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- One of the major reasons behind others' fondness for you is your gift of making everyone feel important. You'll find many opportunities to use this blessing today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When you believe in yourself and your abilities, you're able to do whatever you set your mind to. This is a good day to test this notion out by aiming for some lofty goals. They're within your reach, if you try.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Participating in some type of vigorous physical activity could revitalize your zest for life, especially if it challenges you mentally as well. Whatever you do today, don't be sedentary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to improve upon things that others begin will be operating in full swing. There could be three different incidents where you'll use this gift effectively.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you have a significant matter to negotiate with another party, don't let it turn into a committee affair. The best results will be achieved on a one-on-one basis.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It is likely to be the little things that could turn into big moneymakers for you today. Don't discount or turn away from anything just because of its size.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your organizational abilities are apt to be exceptionally keen. If others follow through on the assignments you delegate to them, every one of you will benefit greatly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even if you yourself don't feel too lucky today, you'll quickly discover that you can be quite fortunate for your family or someone you love. Place all your emphasis on them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Good news is in the offing for you pertaining to something that you may have only recently became interested in. It's the type of change that'll move you significantly ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There are plenty of opportunities around you both careerwise and financially, but it'll be up to you to take advantage of them. You may need to be able to handle several things at once.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your positive, enthusiastic outlook today will supply you with the impetus you need to advance a huge project. There's no need to settle for second-best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although you may not think so at first, events could prove just how fortunate you are. All you have to do is add the secret ingredient that is sorely missing: enthusiasm.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Regardless of whether you're dealing with an entire group of people or just one person, your influence will be much stronger than you may realize. Weigh your words carefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you establish a realistic objective, a number of substantial rewards could follow. Understand and define what you can accomplish and go after it with everything you've got.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A bit of friendly competition tends to bring out some of your finer qualities. Although you will badly desire to win, if you do lose, you'll be graceful in defeat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although joint endeavors look to be quite favorable today, you'll still try to use only your own resources, even when joining forces with another. This won't be a necessary position -- it'll be a pragmatic one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Since Lady Luck would like to be your agent, this could be an unusually good day to negotiate something important. She'll influence matters in a way that will benefit all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you're involved in something that could be financially meaningful, stick with it until you get the results that you want, even if it means burning the midnight oil. Unlike real oil, it's a renewable resource.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The secret to popularity today is to just be yourself. Allow your warm, compelling personality to draw others to you. It doesn't get any easier than that!