ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Usually, you like to play things spontaneously, and you do quite well, but unless you plan every step of the way today, you're likely to trip over your own feet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Before getting yourself involved in a joint endeavor, think carefully about the costs and responsibilities that you'd be taking on. If things are not equally distributed, it won't work out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't underestimate your adversaries, especially if you're involved in negotiating a critical matter. That edge you think you have may only exist in your head.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The truth will out itself and put you in a very embarrassing position if you fudge the facts and pretend that you've done something that you promised to do but have yet to complete. Tell it like it is.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you are tempted to cater to your whims in order to achieve instant gratification, chances are you might engage yourself in something extremely extravagant and financially unwise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be careful not to do anything that could jeopardize a relationship with some key allies. Your projects and prospects need the goodwill and support of these people.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If your credibility with others could be fragile at present, it wouldn't be wise to tell any fish stories. You need to have the trophies to back up your tales.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You are the type of person who seldom counts his or her chickens before they're hatched. However, for some reason, you might bank heavily on something more wishful than real.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Watch out for someone with ulterior motives who could try to manipulate you with flattery. If someone says that you're one of the greatest people alive, enjoy, but be on guard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone for whom you've gone out of your way several times might not be in a mood to reciprocate when needed. Chalk it up to experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If a social gathering that you're invited to is likely to include several people you dislike, don't punish yourself by not going and missing out on the fun; be prepared to turn the other cheek.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Instead of taking bows for something you've yet to accomplish, tell it like it is. It could cause you embarrassment down the line if the work in question should go unfinished.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It behooves you not to act on impulse when it comes to your financial or business affairs. Be sure that what sounds good upon first hearing is able to stand the test of time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've heard the old bromide "Haste makes waste." That could apply to you if you try to take shortcuts in your work. Take your time and do things right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's a good chance that a purveyor of bad advice could pressure you into making an unwise decision. Keep your own counsel as much as possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Try to be tolerant of somebody who doesn't seem to grasp ideas or concepts as quickly as most people. In reality, it might be due to the way you convey the information to him or her.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It would be best not to borrow any special equipment that you've never used before. You could get yourself in a heap of trouble real fast by destroying both your project and the tool.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you are ill-equipped and unfamiliar about a big-ticket item that you want to buy, take more time to learn all you can about it. Don't rush in where bill collectors are apt to tread.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It doesn't help to worry about how your colleagues are going to handle a specific situation -- you need to find out. Ask them about their past experience with similar situations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An arrangement that could be of benefit to you financially should not be treated with indifference. There's a good chance that the rewards within your reach could slip away.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you get careless about researching the experience of an individual who is scheduled to do a job for you, you could end up getting a rookie.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Usually you're pretty smart about when to keep things secret, but you might freely discuss something you shouldn't with those who are deliberately probing you for information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Because your resistance to splurging tends to be rather low at present, it might be best to steer clear of stores that offer all kinds of unique items. Once inside, you might go wild.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When something is really important, you can be a tenacious person who sticks to the course until your objective is achieved. Today, however, these enviable qualities might be missing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- This might not be the best day to start a program that requires tremendous self-discipline, such as a diet or an exercise regimen. It isn't likely you'll have the necessary staying power.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you need to purchase something expensive, it would be a good idea to bring along an adviser who is truly value-conscious. Chances are, you won't recognize a bum deal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The best way to be truly effective is to understate things. Being ostentatious or displaying a gaudy taste could severely and permanently damage your image.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Instead of striving to be realistic as per usual, you could feel that the world owes you a living. Because life disagrees with you, unfortunately, disappointment is likely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's OK to get involved in a pleasurable pursuit, just be sure you can afford it. Plus make sure your cohorts are willing to pay their fair share.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's never a good time to take important things for granted, especially where your work or career is concerned. If you get too complacent, it could quickly lead to your downfall.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Instead of assessing things from a realistic, practical perspective, you'll be inclined to see things as you would like them to be. That spells trouble.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- For some strange reason, you could feel obligated toward someone to whom you owe nothing. Although this will be readily apparent to onlookers, you'll be hard to convince.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- The results aren't likely to be any good if you join forces with someone who treats lightly an issue that you take seriously. Be more selective of your allies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's not that you'll be plagued with a lack of imagination -- it's more likely that your schemes will count for little because you might be too lazy to translate your ideas into action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You might be tempted to get involved with someone whom your better judgment tells you to avoid. If you ignore that wise voice within you, you'll regret it later.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The only way you can be successful is to personally manage all your endeavors to their conclusions. The things you don't supervise could quickly run amok.