ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll know what is expected of you, yet you simply might not want to comply. However, guard against any inclination to pass the buck, because it will come back to haunt you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This isn't going to be one of your better days for handling your personal resources or, as a matter of fact, the resources of others. Be especially careful in all financial situations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Co-workers who usually back your intentions when it comes to career matters may be nowhere to be found when you need their allegiance most. Be prepared to fend for yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should give your utmost attention to your duties and responsibilities. If you try to sweep things under the rug, all that'll result will be large lumps that will surely trip you up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be smart and avoid all forms of speculative involvements. Be especially careful not to gamble on the abilities or talents of another. It's tough enough taking a chance on your own situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's important to weigh all sides of an important issue. Yet if you're unduly analytical, you might be crippled or defeated by your own indecisiveness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though you're a creative person, it's still important to follow productive methods. Be careful not to go to such extremes that you stray from a solid path.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Sometimes the best foods aren't necessarily found in establishments that have the most expensive menus. If you are out wining and dining, keep this in mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Try not to turn your home into a military camp. If you make the rules too tough or rigid, the troops will eventually rebel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If some of your co-workers have been doing things that bug you or make you feel uncomfortable lately, this might not be the best day to bring it up. It could be smarter to keep mum for the nonce.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Being in the company of those who can afford to spend lavishly might leave you at odds with your wallet. Don't make the mistake of trying to operate on a high-society budget.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Unless you are of singular purpose, certain objectives that you hoped to get done won't be accomplished. Attempting several jobs simultaneously could cause you to cross your wires.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Because you'll try to treat others as you would like to be treated, they'll both recognize your cooperative spirit and try to imitate it. It will make for good fellowship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you stay on top of several situations that could each bear their own rich harvest, the possibility for an unusually large yield could be much greater than even you expect.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Although your associates might have trouble getting a handle on things, this won't be the case with you. Your organizational abilities will make the difference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stay out of the way so that you don't rock the boat regarding arrangements that are presently running smoothly. You'll be more fortunate if you let circumstances dictate the show.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others' hopes may be based on irrational wishes, but not yours. When you dare to dream, it will be founded on a lot of hard work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't let opportunity fly out the window by being too timid or unduly cautious. If you get out and mingle, you might discover that you're luckier than usual in most of your affairs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Instead of focusing solely on your immediate needs, concern yourself with developing productive ideas that could pay off down the line.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There's a good chance you could extract some type of advantage out of an arrangement that has been started and advanced by another. Be on your toes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Chances are you'll make better progress by working with traditional techniques than you would by using untested methods. Don't throw out the old in favor of iffy innovations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You could be quite happy working on things that have a chance of yielding meaningful rewards. Concentrate your efforts on objectives that turn into something big.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- One of your better talents is managing a sticky situation and/or working with a difficult individual. You're an expert at handling things in ways that won't ruffle anyone's feathers.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- As long as you don't get rattled, everything will work out advantageously. Don't allow yourself to get flustered over shifting conditions or things you can't control.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just because a job is routine doesn't mean it'll be a cakewalk. If you don't have your mind on what you're doing, a serious gaffe could result. Be careful.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It behooves you to closely monitor all matters that can adversely affect your resources if you're not careful. Even a small leak could turn into a serious drain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It behooves you to keep your cool if you start to feel like you're running out of time regarding a matter that you're anxious to finalize. If you blow your stack, you're apt to create additional problems.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't let your temper flare if a thoughtless family member doesn't respond as he or she should to a kind deed. Wait to discuss it only after you're in a more tolerant mood.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There is no reason why you should yield to someone who wants you to loan him or her something that you treasure. If you succumb to this person's pressure, you may be sorry.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It might be difficult for you to determine what is harassment on your part as opposed to simply aggressiveness. Know the difference, because others most assuredly will.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Although you might have to deal with someone who previously made a bad impression on you, continue to be your own sweet self. You might be surprised how nice he or she is today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Someone you recently met and whom you like might resent it if she or he feels that you're being possessive. There's no way a friendship can develop if there are overly tight strings attached.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Keep your wits about you in all your one-on-one relationships. This is especially true when dealing with someone who is openly hostile or standoffish.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even if your way of doing something is far better than others' methods, don't attempt to make people do things your way. Even if they're openly fumbling, wait for others to ask for help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It's not the smartest thing in the world to go out with a friend who's a high roller, unless you can afford it. You could easily get caught up in his or her big-spending ways.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Avoid discussing any disagreements with your mate until you can do so privately. A public squabble could be embarrassing, and even invite some unwanted interference.