ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You stand to make significant gains through a female contact. Traveling for business will be fruitful. You will communicate comfortably and effectively. Be ready to help children with any problems they might experience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Estrangement from your lover is a strong possibility. Avoid involvement in secret affairs that may damage your reputation. Read personal papers carefully at this time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to communicate with charm will help you attract the partner of your choice. This is a good time to formulate and complete contracts and agreements.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A romance can develop through work-related functions or business trips. Be wary, as this connection may damage your reputation and set you back professionally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Socializing and travel should be on your agenda. You will make a great impression if you turn on the charm and reveal your outgoing nature. Gambling for entertainment will be fun for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Real estate will turn out to be lucrative. You can make changes to your home that will increase its value. Take time to investigate an issue that may be causing anxiety in an older relative.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Catch up on email today. Discuss any personal problems that are bothering you with your relatives. Get involved in humanitarian groups that are important to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Professional advancement is on the horizon. Your consistent ability to finish work on time will enable you to set a good example, and you will receive recognition.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It's a good time to ask for favors. You should join a group with a humanitarian cause. Your reputation will grow based on the company you choose to keep.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Put some extra time, effort and money into beautifying your home environment. Investments can be lucrative if you make careful choices. Don't allow family members to upset you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You may feel depressed today if you allow unpleasant memories to keep you brooding. Don't place limitations upon yourself by refusing to get involved in something new.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You can earn some extra money if you make intelligent use of your creative talents. Explore the possibility of a small business venture and consider looking for a partner.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Travel or educational pursuits will foster romantic opportunities. You will be in the mood to get out and socialize with friends. Mental stimulation will be important to you at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Minor health problems will arise if you haven't taken the necessary precautions. Do not get involved in joint financial endeavors, and avoid lending money to friends or relatives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Travel and romance will go together perfectly. You will enjoy unfamiliar destinations that will further amplify the sentimental mood that is overtaking you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take full advantage of any business opportunities that are available to you. You can make professional changes now if you so desire. Your winning attitude will vastly improve your chances for advancement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Romantic opportunities will develop if you attend a social event. You stand to gain financially by participating in a group venture. Time spent in the company of children will be fulfilling.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- New love connections will develop through friends or relatives. Completing a home decorating project that you've been dreaming about will yield wonderful results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Special relationships will evolve through pleasure trips or participating in sports activities. You will feel passionate and be quite capable of using your charm to get whatever you may want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your innovative moneymaking ideas may well pay off. You will approach your pursuits with creativity. Refrain from going overboard spending on your lover. Instead, wisely invest your money into your own business.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You may be confounded by the state of your finances all of a sudden. Avoid spending money on any unnecessary items. Unanticipated bills may crop up and surprise you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Self-deception may cause problems for you. Reflect carefully on a situation that you may be misjudging. One-sided romantic infatuations are evident.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Avoid having secret affairs or getting sucked in to dealing with other people's problems. You should work quietly tucked away somewhere -- preferably in the privacy of your home.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Co-workers may be unusually challenging to deal with today. Don't be naive. Someone you'd never suspect may be after your job or just trying to get you out of the way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Investing in property will be your best bet. Make the effort to examine your options carefully. Consider joint ventures. Women in your life may present you with opportunities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Romantic opportunities can develop while traveling for business or attending a talk. You can complete contracts or formulate new agreements that will lead to prosperity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can improve your financial situation through carefully considered investments or handling other people's money. Secret goings-on may lead you down an undignified path.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may see a return on past investments now. You will cherish the company of children if you choose to engage with them intelligently. Self-improvement projects will have a beneficial outcome.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be most efficient if you can work from home today. Catch up on any housework or other chores you have been avoiding lately.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must take full advantage of any opportunity to travel. Keep your personal life to yourself for the time being. Correspondence is unlikely to reach you on time today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You will likely feel extravagant. Your lover may end up costing you today. Avoid lending money or possessions to female friends. Concentrate on your work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You should make time to discuss the future with your partner. Short trips or outings will help to ease your communication. You may overreact to personal issues today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Being evasive or avoidant will backfire on you today. Now is the time to come clean and hope for the best. If you are imprecise in your communication, you will be misinterpreted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may try to undermine you today. Be clear and direct when talking to superiors or colleagues. Don't leave any room for misunderstandings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Investment opportunities will be dubious and unlikely to yield results. Be scrupulous about whom to trust with your hard-earned cash. Don't be easygoing about lending money to other people.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It may be a challenge to relate to your partner right now. Listen carefully to his or her concerns, but avoid voicing your opinions. You can't win today, so it's best to keep to yourself.