Meeting people comes about when you are at the right place at the right time, and in the right frame of mind to take advantage of a social opportunity. Astrology points out the ways each of these 12 signs is most likely to encounter potential new social partners and how to show you are receptive to a new friendship. These amenities apply equally in love or friendships. Look for the '90s to be a time of new social connections for all.

The fire signs of Aries, Leos and Sagittarians make dashing first impressions, sometimes overwhelming new acquaintances and making them pull back from future encounters. Aries, Sagittarians and Leos must immediately mention their interest in a new person, and in love must be careful not to project a love 'em and leave 'em personality. Also, they sometimes are so impatient in social matters that they forget certain social rules. These people can break all traditions during the middle portion of a love relationship but shouldn't do so too early. Approach these forthright signs by being equally candid. Don't be hesitant to invite a newly met Aries, Leo or Sagittarius to your home soon after being introduced - these signs thrive on spontaneous invitations.

The earth signs are the hardest of the zodiac to approach, as Taureans, Virgos, and Capricorns are rather uncertain when meeting new people. Expect these signs to be coy, perhaps refusing an invitation they'd like to accept because they are fearful of appearing too eager. In love, realize that they move quite slowly and prefer new loves who are equally subtle. In new friendships, they respond most warmly to people who have similar business, political or community interests.

The personality kids of the zodiac - Aquarians, Geminis and Libras - are the air signs. They thrive at large gathering and feel most at home there. In one-on-one relationships, Aquarians, Geminis and Libras can be surprisingly timid. Also, you must ask them several times on a date or to a social event before they really think you are serious. In love, air signs are most likely to fall in love with friends of friends, so ask an intermediary to play matchmaker with these signs.

Emotional Cancers, Pisces and Scorpios believe that a first meeting is absolutely sacred. Make a false move then, and you can kiss them goodbye. Approach Cancers, Pisces and Scorpios using all your powers of strategy, as they truly want to know that you went out of your way for them. Compliments work miracles. These signs have the most luck approaching new friends over the telephone.