ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Watch what comes out of your mouth very closely. Usually you're pretty good at keeping promised secrets, but during this cycle you could easily slip and tell what you shouldn't.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Sharpen up if you find yourself negotiating with a shrewd horse trader. If you are not careful, your desire to get a bargain could cause you to slip and negotiate in a way that works against you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you feel insecure for some reason, be careful not to slip up and try to impress others with false airs or pretenses. You're perfectly good being just the way you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be sorry if you confuse wishful thinking with intuitive insights. If your hunches don't play out, you'll end up being unhappy and sorely disappointed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's more than likely that you might not be as good at reading the intentions of others as you think you are. Don't make the mistake of judging your friends' actions in advance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It might take a lot more effort than usual to convince your close associates that your idea and concepts are good. People in general tend to be a bit more skeptical than usual at this point.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Play it smart and don't offer any unsolicited advice to co-workers regarding something you know little about. If you're wrong, it'll make you look bad.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Treat the property of others with the same care and respect you show to all your possessions. If a mishap should occur through carelessness, you will be held accountable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't make the mistake of assuming your mate will automatically be in accord with you regarding a vital matter. Don't be sorry afterward, check first and avoid some serious conflict.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Have all the instructions in front of you when attempting to do something new and difficult. If your memory is faulty, you might not be able to correct any mistakes on your part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Steer clear of an involvement in which the elements of chance are extremely pronounced. Regardless of how lucky you usually are, the odds might not hold up this time.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your advice to someone who needs a lot of counsel might not be sound. In your desire to spare this person any pain, you might not be as frank as you should be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take a little time to arrange a get-together with some friends, even if it's just for coffee. It'll do you a lot of good to relax with people who like you as much as you like them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make an effort to spend some time with people over whom you have an influence, especially if you have something important to impress on them. Don't be fooled by age or position; these people will be of enormous help to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Rather than be eager to display your knowledge to others, you ought to sit back and be a good listener. You know what you know -- now it's time to find out what others have to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When it comes your financial or commercial affairs, you should follow your instincts. Your intuitions could be especially keen, giving you an edge on making or saving money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Endeavors you personally originate or manage have excellent chances for success. It behooves you to hold on to your authority and avoid delegation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Usually you enjoy being where the action is, but at this juncture, a retreat to peaceful surroundings for whatever amount of time you need may be essential for sorting out your thoughts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't select your companions in a random fashion. If you have a choice, choose the type of friends who operate on your wavelength. Being with good pals makes everything right with the world.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Challenging developments have a tendency to bring out your hidden qualities, so don't try to dodge adversity. You're not apt to push yourself too hard unless you're confronted with difficulty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It isn't likely that you will be impelled to dictate to others what they should do and how they do it, but if anyone asks for advice, what you offer will be sage and constructive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Use your aptitude for finding and bringing out the hidden value in things, and you'll come out ahead in all your endeavors. You may have to look harder than usual to find the quality, but it'll be there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't take it as a personal affront if your partner in a joint endeavor is a bit sharper than you. Use his or her efficacy to feather your nest just as your opposite number is doing.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You shouldn't have to be told to use your common sense when it comes to matters that relate to your health. Avoid overindulging in life's tastier tidbits.

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.