ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't expect to learn too much if you are intimidated by the subject matter. Get back in character and trust your smarts to figure out what it's all about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Experiencing some opposition and/or frustration could prevent you from conducting business in your usual manner. Do your best to keep things moving forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- On issues where you and your mate hold divergent opinions, it might be difficult for either of you to alter the other's point of view. Applying pressure will only make matters worse.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're apt to be totally unyielding with anyone who takes you for granted, yet when someone truly needs your help, you'll be the first to lend a hand.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If what you want turns out to be the opposite of what everybody else desires, it might be quite difficult for you to go along with them. Nonetheless, you need to take this one for the team.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An important personal objective might not be in accord with the wishes and/or plans of your colleagues. Instead of being supportive, they could make things harder for you. Try to be diplomatic, but also be firm.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Many little annoyances, which you would normally overlook, could become overwhelming if you don't try to get a handle on them. Sweat the small stuff.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Someone who is trying to use intimidating methods to get you to comply with his or her wishes might act like he or she has the upper hand, but it's just a bluff. Don't be taken in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- To achieve the best results when negotiating with someone who is using intimidating methods, assume that the other party is merely bluffing. Even if they're not, the extra confidence will give you the edge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's important to follow a carefully conceived game plan regarding an important matter. Try your best not to deviate from such a blueprint, because your on-the-spot decision-making might not be optimal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Unfortunately, this might not be one of your more productive days, but not for a lack of industriousness on your part. It is likely to be due to others unloading excess work on you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You could end up being greatly disappointed if you fail to keep your hopes and expectations within reasonable bounds. Your optimism simply won't match your opportunities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- This could be a day of some outstanding achievements if you would simply follow the original course you set for yourself. Unfortunately, there's a high possibility that you'll get sidetracked.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone in the past has given you some extremely valuable information that went right over your head. Today, for the first time, you might finally begin to appreciate its worth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A joint endeavor in which you're involved can be far more successful than you may realize if you're smart enough to follow it through to its conclusion. Once committed, stay with it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you honestly believe your work performance is superior, this is a good day to talk to the powers that be about the possibility of getting some kind of compensation. Be assertive but truthful, and you can't fail.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're resourceful and practical, arousing much enthusiasm in your co-workers. It's a winning combination that others can't help but want to follow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Do not underestimate the many qualities that you have to offer. This is an excellent day to take a gamble on your talents and abilities, so don't hesitate to do so.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It could be more important than usual for both you and your mate to be in accord on a critical issue. When harmony is allowed to prevail, successful results become more likely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There's a good chance that circumstances could cause you to revise some of your methods and/or procedures. It might take a bit of courage on your part to do so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Because you continue to be in a rather promising cycle in terms of personal gain and success, your probabilities for adding to your resources are exceptionally good.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to do far better tweaking some of your own ideas than employing the schemes of others, which you would have to completely transform to render workable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you can, try to stay in control of things, but do so without calling any attention to your actions. You'll function astoundingly well being the power behind the throne.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A few friends who haven't been too cooperative or friendly lately could undergo a complete turnaround, unbeknownst to one another.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Guard against temptation to spend money on something that has previously proven to be wasteful. Don't be misled twice -- you can't afford it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although you might feel impelled to make a difficult decision, don't do so impulsively. Take plenty of time to study the matter first, weighing all of your alternatives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A poor attitude will work to your detriment if you're not careful. You could easily make a problematical assignment even more difficult than it already is.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be extremely careful not to come on too strong in your business and personal matters. Even if your input is well intended, your associates might feel you're trying to dominate them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your respect for authority figures could appear to be nonexistent if you're not careful. Be as diplomatic as possible when dealing with persons who have a lot of clout.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If someone should ask you to deliver a message, take precautions and write it down. Your memory might not be up to it's usual strength, and you may lose something in translation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't trust important instructions to your memory. Your recall might not be as flawless as you think, and if not, you could land in a lot of trouble.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Cooperativeness is always important, but it's especially essential in your current one-on-one relationships. If you lack the ability to work well with others, it could cause needless problems.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Establish an agenda and do your best to adhere to it. Unless you put some kind of plan together, you could get into trouble when trying to cut corners.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- While in your presence, a couple of friends might put down an absent friend. Under no circumstances should you contribute to the bash-fest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Details could be of unusual importance when it comes to your big objectives. A failure to read the fine print and double-check everything could deprive you of the success you usually enjoy.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There are very few things that would invite as many complications as would you being a copycat. Methods that worked well for another might cause you big trouble, and damage your reputation to boot.