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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Should you find yourself dealing with a problem similar to a recent one, trade on this experience. What worked out well for you in the past should work once again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Your natural ingenuity and resourcefulness will provide a solution to salvage a situation others find too tough to handle. Don't hesitate to lend a hand when you see people struggling.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Although you might hesitate to ask for a candid opinion from another because you fear the answer, you can't move forward until you do. Actually, you'll like the critique you'll get.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - A complex objective might be difficult to achieve, but if you pursue it in a tenacious and methodical manner, you will succeed. Practicality and persistence will prove to be the keys to success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Trust in yourself because you have the faculty for successfully utilizing the constructive efforts that will help achieve your goals. Things will get started when you make your move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Exercise total control over your destiny, especially when it comes to material affairs. Don't leave anything important to the whims of chance. Only you can make things happen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Try to direct your gregarious interactions with others toward a productive purpose instead of mingling merely for social purposes. You can equally share a good purpose as you can friendship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - You possess a special knack for getting the most out of the dollars you spend, so this might be an excellent day to go shopping, especially for a big-ticket item.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - When you want, you can leave little doubt as to where you stand merely by the tone of your voice or your demeanor. Today might be just such a day when you'll take command of your affairs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - If your recent efforts haven't pleased you, take measures to redo that which has disappointed you. Today, things could work like a charm.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Don't be afraid to rise up in defense of a friend who is being besmirched by someone in your presence. If you were being maligned, you would want your pal to do the same for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Stand up for what you strongly believe, even when you're with an unfamiliar group. Chances are you will not only make a good case for your cause but win over a few converts as well.