ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Unfortunately, success could be denied you because, for some reason, you're likely to do the opposite of what you're supposed to. Pay attention to what must get done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although you know deep down that great opportunities are likely to come in your career, you may forget it from time to time. Your associates won't, however.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- In order to achieve your objectives, you must be tenacious and consistent. If you're depending on chance to see you through, you're in for a big disappointment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- By failing to be realistic, you could lull yourself into a false sense of security regarding your opposition. Don't underestimate your rivals; they could be stronger than you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're single, put your credit cards in deep storage. If you're married, let your spouse manage the finances. You can't be trusted with money right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- By requesting a favor from an egotistical friend, all you're likely to do is embarrass yourself. This particular person loves to use rejection as a power play.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- There is a strong likelihood that you will focus on your hopes rather than on actually doing what needs to be done. Good intentions cannot replace industriousness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Someone who is aware of your gullibility might dangle a carrot at the end of a stick in order to entice you to trot off after the unattainable. Be on guard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Try to be aware of the fact that you cannot be all things to all people if you are required to make a painful choice. If you fail to be objective and logical, you'll let everyone down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't start an important assignment without first laying out a specific game plan. It will be critical to have your methods and procedures figured out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be extremely careful with your investments or anything else that requires financial risk. Make certain that the odds are substantiated by the facts, before you make any bets.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There is no reason why you should have faith in someone who has offered you bad advice previously. This person may want to be helpful but doesn't have the wherewithal to do so.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Hopefulness and optimism are needed in all of our lives, but you can't leave out realism either. It takes a lot more than just wishful thinking to make things happen the way we want them to.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Accept people for who they are, and not for what they can do for you. If your motives are purely self-serving, it will quickly be perceived, and you'll look bad in the eyes of others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's not unheard of for family members to pull in different directions, which could happen today. It takes harmony of purpose to get anything done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Flow with events, instead of resisting changes that others want to make. If you work with them, things will turn out well in the long run.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When it comes to money matters, take nothing for granted. There's a good chance you could involve yourself in something that has undisclosed costs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Although your chart shows you to be a good organizer, this is not so when it comes to delegation. If you give a job to anyone, be sure that he or she has the ability to effectively carry it out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Left to your own devices, you'll perform your tasks quite well. It could be another story, however, if you're pressured into taking on assignments that you'd rather not do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- When the stakes are quite high, there is no question that you will do what needs to be done with skill. Given a bunch of minor things to handle, however, and you'll make a hash of things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There's a good chance that success will be denied you if you don't make allowances for unexpected contingencies. Your blueprint and what actually exists may be totally different.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When it comes to issues that you don't know much about, don't take an unyielding position. Should you be challenged on any point, your lack of knowledge could prove embarrassing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Whatever you do, don't allow yourself to be drawn into the financial morass of a friend who can't manage his or her funds. You're likely to end up paying for this person's mistake.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- In order to protect yourself in a joint endeavor you have with another, it's imperative you make your views known right up front, or else decisions might be made that bypass your interests.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Things could work out quite well in a partnership situation, if the ideas you have mesh well with the course of action your partner wants to take. Work together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to discover that what you have to offer, whether it is an idea or a product, could be more valuable than you first realized. Rethink the deal you made with another.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You won't just be a good leader, you're also likely to be a very capable manager. Make sure you're both when dealing with sticky situations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Things will work out in the long run if you are patient enough to wait it out. Don't get disturbed over a matter that gets off track -- it's just a temporary mishap.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Because you'll know how to make everyone you encounter feel that he or she is special, your popularity is likely to reach a high point. You'll deserve the pats on the back you receive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Although it might come as a surprise, Lady Luck will tend to favor you. The two areas in which she is likely to reward you pertain to your status and finances.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't be reluctant to say what needs saying. You're not just a capable teacher, but an excellent salesperson as well. Others can benefit from many of your ideas and comments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Hunches or perceptions should not be ignored, especially if they pertain to your commercial affairs. There's a good chance your intuition will zero in on things your logic overlooks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Some of your bigger expectations might have a better chance of fulfillment than will your lesser ones. It behooves you to not put any limitations on your thinking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When it comes to your work or career, you could be exceptionally fortunate when working on vital projects. Don't be afraid to handle more than one task simultaneously.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Something in which you're involved has excellent potential for success, as long as it's reorganized. This is an especially good day to take some time to make improvements.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There is a good chance that you could reap some rather substantial benefits from shifting conditions. Even a few sudden changes could prove to be lucky for you.