ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Nothing good will come of you and a colleague pulling in opposite directions. You'll have to first straighten out your differences before you can work together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Regardless of how juicy the news, you should check it out before passing it on as gospel. You could wrongly ruin someone's reputation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's good to be enthusiastic about something that you want, but check out its price first before you make a financial commitment. It might be much cheaper somewhere else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In order to gratify a personal ambition, you might unthinkingly do something at the expense of another. Consider all of the ramifications before taking action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Most of the time you'll be very pragmatic, but some little thing you take for granted could be your downfall, causing you an unexpected loss. Be detail-conscious at all times.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When it comes to your commercial dealings, keep your guard up constantly. If you're naive, there's a chance you could link up with someone who isn't as ethical as you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Regardless of their ingenuity, if your ideas are not implemented properly they won't produce the results you want. Make their execution as bright as your initial thinking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Pay particular attention to details, especially if you are working on a group endeavor in which many folks have a finger. If someone makes a mistake, another will compound it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It would be best not to volunteer to help someone with a project about which you know nothing. You might be the one who is held accountable if anything goes wrong.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- In order to placate your mate, you might agree to do something that goes against your better judgment. You would be far better off hammering out an agreement that you can both live with.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Just in case something disruptive should occur that interrupts your work, it would be better for you to focus on getting essential tasks done early in the day.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You can be a pretty good manager of your funds when you put your mind to it. However, it'll be up to you to prevent your whimsical impulses from gaining the upper hand.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you find yourself in either a mentally or physically competitive situation, don't despair. You have a hefty reserve to draw upon that your opponent lacks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When negotiating an important contract, hold firm to your terms and don't jump at the first offer if it isn't to your liking. You'll get what you want if you don't look desperate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- New knowledge that you've had a difficult time assimilating will be utilized to your advantage when, all of a sudden, the lights go on in your noggin. You'll suddenly have all the right answers.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Conditions in general look extremely favorable for you, with one exception: the management of your resources. If you're cautious in this area, everything will be fine.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Domestic issues should be given priority over all other mundane activities. Once you've met these obligations, go ahead and spend your time however you'd like.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- In matters where you allow your emotions to govern your behavior, you aren't apt to like the results. Conversely, in situations where you logically think things through, all should go well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If there's something special that you want and have been hoping to find at a good price, do your shopping early. You'll have better luck before everything gets picked over.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Situations that you think through thoroughly and can personally control should work out rather well, as long as you haven't overlooked anything. Be sure to check the small details.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You can be a compassionate person who is ready to be helpful whenever possible. If you get a chance to exercise these fine qualities, keep your good deeds to yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Assess all developments logically, but also give credence to your intuitive insights. These innate perceptions could fill in the blank spots that your practical side misses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you're involved with people who share your work world, it's OK to talk shop. However, it you try to do so with anybody else, you're likely to elicit a big fat yawn.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Activities that offer elements of friendly competition might be extremely appealing to you. The important thing is to engage in such with pals who enjoy the game for its own sake.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Because the needs and requirements of those with whom you're involved are too restrictive, you may start to look for a way out. Try to do so as pleasantly as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make sure you have the necessary tools, materials and time before tackling a big project. If any one of these things is missing, chances are the job will never be finished.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Activities that include elements of friendly competition will be highly appealing to you, which is all well and good. However, if at all possible, keep wagers out of the picture.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you have any hope of resolving a domestic problem that arises, you must take a firm position and stand by it. Being wishy-washy would only worsen the situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Being fair-minded and unbiased is required if you hope to win others over to your point of view. Trying to force the issue would have an opposite effect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Because you should be able to clearly perceive the difference between what is essential spending and what isn't, this is a good day to get a handle on your budget.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- An objective that is of utmost personal importance might not be so vital for some of the others involved. The only way you'll get what you want is to break away and work independently.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you may appear to be in your own world, you'll be hard at work weighing and balancing critical issues that will make or break your plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- This is not a good day to talk shop or to try to promote a special interest when in a social setting. Your friends are far more interested in having fun than listening to your workaday affairs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Try as you might, it could be difficult for you to escape the scrutiny of others. Whether you like it or not, your public image is being assessed by some rather severe critics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You should trade on your past experiences instead of totally ignoring them. If you don't, you could be tempted to attempt something that didn't work out too well the last time you tried it.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You should know that you would derive the greatest of pleasure from engaging in shared activities. If you decide to play a loner's role, this will be just another humdrum day.