ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If it seems like everything is going against you at this moment in time, you must keep your cool if you're to have any hope of making things come out your way. Tolerance is all-important.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Resign yourself to the fact that everything you want to do currently is likely to take the maximum effort in order to get even minimal results. Fortunately, you have the patience required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't get caught off guard and allow yourself to get tapped for a task involving a club or social organization that everyone else has artfully avoided, with good reason.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Unfortunately, you may be inclined to use tactics that could end up defeating your own purposes. If you insist on tripping over your own feet, nothing will get accomplished.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If at all possible, avoid a friend who is frequently afflicted with biased viewpoints that rub you the wrong way. You aren't likely to have the necessary tolerance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's one of those days when everything will be out of proportion, including poor behavior. Don't hesitate to refuse someone who is always borrowing this or that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- One of the major reasons you are not likely to get much cooperation from companions might be that you're too insistent about everything being done your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Perhaps the only way to get past you ignoring sensible health-habits today is to make yourself see what this kind of behavior is doing to others. If you look, you won't like what you see.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you see something disturbing brewing between two friends, try to steer clear. You won't want to be forced into choosing a side.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Do your best to help resolve a domestic altercation that arises between two warring family members as quickly as possible. If it can't be settled, the chill will linger.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't be so self-involved that you fail to hear the suggestions of those who have your best interests at heart. If you get too wrapped up in your own ideas, you'll miss out.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It behooves you to be extremely prudent in the management of your funds. Be particularly careful about making a personal loan to anybody, especially a close relative.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although each might require a bit of effort, several important objectives can be attained. Don’t hesitate to go all out in order to achieve what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’ll be surprised by your comprehension of the old saying: "We learn by teaching." Let others be the instructors, for a change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you discover that others are ready and willing to help you, drop everything and take them up on their offer. Chances are it’ll be a golden opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It isn’t likely you’ll find a better day to confront an individual about a prickly issue that needs resolution. By taking advantage of opportune timing, beneficial results can be achieved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Utilize your strong feelings of ambition and motivation to take care of several large-scale objectives. It’s the strong desire to succeed that powers the engine of success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you put your best foot forward, certain people with whom you’ll be in contact socially will happily agree to play some important roles in your present activities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Because no one knows your needs better than you, it will be up to you to orchestrate what measures should be taken to enhance your overall material security.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- For reasons you may not fully understand, your influence over your peers could be very powerful at this point in time. Keep your comments as constructive as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although it generally isn’t advisable, in your case it’s OK to involve people with whom you share a close personal relationship in your business ventures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You should finally be able to come up with a way to circumvent an obstacle in your path. Be ready, because it will require a surge of activity on your part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It could be vital to keep your ideas and intentions confined only to those who are directly involved in an important endeavor on which you’re working. Secrecy is a must.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be open-minded to a new way of doing something that might be superior to your present method. Be flexible in mind and keep your options open, and you'll come out ahead.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's foolish to sweep an unpleasant yet important project under the rug in hopes that someone else will take care of it. Prompt attention to duty is the only real solution.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It is important for you to mingle with new people whenever you can, but this doesn't mean you should ignore pals of long standing in favor of someone new, either. Make time for both.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Even though your first inclination may be to sidestep a challenging issue, once you take it on, you'll handle it well and add to your quality reputation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's wonderful that your enthusiasms will be so easily aroused, but you must be careful that in your zeal for accomplishment you don't do a slipshod job in the process.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't hesitate to be a bit adventurous, because there is a good chance you'll discover -- both to your surprise and pleasure -- some hidden talents that you didn't know you possessed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There is a good chance that instead of meeting issues head-on, you are likely to seek postponement whenever you can. If you focus on finding too many excuses, you'll end up behind the eight ball.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you're too eager to get everything done as quickly as possible, chances are you'll be inviting problems. You'll be much more efficient if you pace yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You're likely to be much happier getting involved in minor, fun and different diversions than you will with activities that involve big crowds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Get that chip off your shoulder when dealing with authority figures. Everything will go much smoother if you rely instead on your wonderful sense of humor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be careful of suggestions offered by companions -- they could be selfishly motivated. Carefully evaluate all proposals before moving in a specific direction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It behooves you to be bold and enterprising in order to make profit-generation much easier than usual. Capitalize on everything you can.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Try to delegate as few assignments as possible, because there is no one who can look out for your interests better than you. Self-reliance has its advantages.