ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone who is only looking out for his or her own affairs might try to entice you into an involvement that wouldn't serve your best interests at all. Be firm about declining.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's important to be extremely firm about your position when trying to smooth over a domestic disagreement. Don't point fingers at anyone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your chances for achieving success will be considerably enhanced if you're open-minded about altering your thoughts and/or tactics when given a good argument.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Certain adjustments can be made pertaining to a situation that has not worked out too well for you financially. If you employ your ingenuity, you can recover more than you thought.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you can't do with your muscles, you should be able to do with your brain. Instead of trying to bully your way through obstacles, use your smarts to think around them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Because your first assessments are likely to be far too negative, none of them will serve your best interests. After you've taken plenty of time to study the situation, a good alternative will be evident.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Do not let your emotions override your excellent reasoning. This becomes especially important if there's a chance that you'll be doing something constructive with someone you dislike.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An important objective can be achieved, but not necessarily in accordance with your original game plan. Be prepared and ready to make on-the-spot adjustments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't allow your pride to cause you to cling to something that you would be better off renouncing. You need to be open-minded about replacing unproductive concepts with effective ones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have a difficult time keeping your priorities in order if you start to place greater emphasis on meaningless projects than you do on your serious ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Accumulated stress weighing on important relationships can be alleviated if you're more tolerant in your thinking. It's up to you to adopt a strong desire to forgive and forget.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't think the numerous assignments that you have to contend with need to be done all at once. The quickest way to accomplish things is to rank them in a prioritized list.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ability to gauge the wants of associates could prove to be an extremely valuable quality. You'll be able to win them over by sensing and responding to their needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even though you might use your sense of humor to have fun with people, you won't respond kindly to similar treatment from others. Instead of laughing, you're apt to overreact.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Mental pursuits rather than physical ones are what will interest you. You are likely to be far more interested in balancing the books than lifting any barbells.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your take-charge, mother- hen instincts will instantly respond when you see someone floundering. You'll help without hesitation, to the benefit of all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Without realizing it, you could instinctively jump in and upstage somebody who is trying to impress others. You won't be showing off, just responding to their lead, but it won't look that way to others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be positive and persistent about your hopes and aspirations. Don't let any kind of self-doubt cause you to believe that you're not entitled to fulfillment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It's one of those days when, for no reason in particular, everything you do will be closely observed by others. Be especially mindful to conduct yourself in ways that will enhance your image.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Unless you are productively involved today, there is a strong possibility you could be quite restless and moody. It behooves you to strive to be industrious, not indolent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even though your business instincts will be finely honed, you might put more effort into the evaluation of others' situations than you will in your own financial growth.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you remind yourself that important one-on-one relationships must be handled with extreme care at all times, harmony will prevail. If you don't, it'll be another story.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When the alarm goes off, climbing out of bed might not seem like such a good idea. Once you start moving around, however, you'll quickly become active.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If there is a single someone who you are attracted to, let your feelings be known, if there's no reason not to.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It behooves you to strive to be as much of a giver as a taker. If you are too self-serving, it will encourage others to treat you the same way, and you won't like it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others will take you at your word, so if you make a promise, be prepared to keep it. If you don't come through, important people will remember it down the line.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your extravagant whims could be quite prevalent and, as such, cause you to foolishly squander your resources. Make sure you don't do anything that brings you regrets.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In order to further your personal interests, there is a strong likelihood that you could be somewhat offensive if you're not careful. Play to win, but do so with class.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're upset over something, you could easily misinterpret the intentions of others, coming to a very negative and incorrect conclusion. If you do so, it'll spoil your day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- No matter how much we have, there is always someone who has more, so jealousy is futile and only hurts ourselves. Instead of being envious of another, enjoy what you have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even if you feel that an adversary has prevented you from getting the recognition you so rightfully deserve, keep it to yourself. With time, the truth will out and make you look better than ever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Someone who has a chance to do you a big favor might not recognize it or even be aware that you need one. Don't brood over it, because if the roles were reversed, you'd be likely to respond in a similar fashion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you discover that someone whom you thought was your friend really isn't, handle it philosophically. The real loss is really his or hers, not yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone with whom you're closely associated could do something that you might fear would affect your reputation as well. Calm down, because others will judge only the culprit, not you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even if you are an innately artistic person, there can always be times when your talent isn't operating, for one reason or another. Don't fret too much when this occurs -- your special something will never vanish for good.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be exceptionally careful of whom you try to charm and how you go about it. Sometimes, friendliness can be misinterpreted and taken in ways that you never intended.