ARIES: Your natural impulsiveness and inability to listen to the advice of others sometimes gets you into trouble, Aries. Stand back and think before you speak or act.

TAURUS: The art of persuasion is on your side this month. Use this opportunity to present your ideas to your boss, tie up a contract or get your partner to agree on your choice of vacation spots.

GEMINI: Your need for companionship is strong. Consider joining a group or planning a trip with friends. If you are not in a relationship, one of these friends may turn into something more.

CANCER: April ushers in a period of evaluation, Cancer. Are you happy with your career, your current relationship or the direction your life is taking? Make note of the changes you desire.

LEO: Your responsibility to family conflicts with your sense of duty to your co-workers. Look for solutions to balance the two, such as telecommuting or negotiating flexible hours.

VIRGO: If you haven't already done so, now is a good time to get your financial affairs in order. If financials confuse you, the advice of an expert could be enlightening.

LIBRA: New partnerships, either in the romantic or professional sense, form in April. Keep the lines of communication open, Libra. Misunderstandings about intentions could hurt a possible friendship.

SCORPIO: Your work day contains a certain predictability that may leave you feeling unsatisfied. Investigate ways to engage the workplace in team building activities that could benefit you as well as your team.

SAGITTARIUS: Although honesty is most often the best policy, diplomacy is your best bet this month. You may want to rethink a difficult situation and what you could do to improve it.

CAPRICORN: Home is your haven this month, Capricorn. Consider learning feng shui and applying it to your home. Then throw a party for family and friends to show off your new knowledge.

AQUARIUS: Make sure you are keeping the lines of communication open with your clients and co-workers this month. The small amount of goodwill you send will be repaid tenfold.

PISCES: New opportunities for making money present themselves in the most unusual ways, Pisces.