ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone who is known for taking advantage of others might try to do so with you. If you're on the ball, you won't let him or her get away with it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you find it necessary to team up with another in order to accomplish something, try to solicit an associate who has some experience in the matter at hand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do your best to keep up with your duties and responsibilities. You'll quickly find that you're not likely to function efficiently if you allow things to pile up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If an unfamiliar subject or situation rears its head, don't pretend that you know something about it. You won't look too good if you're drawn into the discussion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Budget planning with your family could turn out to be frustrating if everyone wants the advantage. Pay the bills first, and then split what's left.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a mistake to become overly concerned about your co-workers' job performance. Once you start concentrating on them, your own work will suffer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can count on buyer's remorse setting in if you do not manage your resources as well as you should. It behooves you to limit your spending only to what is essential.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It's possible that you could create a problem with family members by treating outsiders with more consideration than you do them. Don't think the clan won't notice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you insist upon nursing a senseless grudge, you'll only crowd out all the sunshine in your life. Strive to be forgiving and forgetful where old slights are concerned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When out on the town sharing a good time with friends, cough up an equal share of the tab, even if you don't eat or drink as much as some others. It'll make you look small if you don't.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Before driving yourself to the limits in order to achieve an objective, be absolutely certain it's something you want in the first place. There's a chance that your efforts could be misplaced.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Even if you get a choice opportunity to badmouth someone you don't like, it behooves you not to do so. Your pals will wonder if you'd do the same to them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something you're trying to put together with another has a good chance of succeeding if you plan your strategy while your mind is rested and, consequently, a bit sharper than usual.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you're required to make an important decision that is likely to have some far-reaching effects, try to make it now, while the aspects say your faculties are keenest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want to see things through to their conclusions, but sticking to any one project is another story. Today, however, chances are you will finish what you start.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your sphere of influence is likely to be very pronounced, making a strong impact on most everything you do. You'll even be able to solve some difficult problems with ease.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't allow small, problematic distractions to disturb you. You'll have a natural way of working things out for the ultimate good, regardless of hiccups.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're not totally spent from the holidays, make an effort to make some quality time for activities that require physical and mental exertion. It'll help revitalize your outlook.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You could be rather fortunate where your material circumstances are concerned. The opportunity to profit from one of your many irons in the fire is quite high.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Bold leadership, good judgment and strong initiative can be some of your more dominating characteristics, and it's one of those times when you might be motivated to use them all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Huge influences that you probably aren't aware of will be stirring beneath the surface. When they do decide to emerge, they'll prove to be materially lucky for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your enthusiastic nature is exceptionally contagious, and it won't take much to get others involved in whatever interests you. However, you'll be selective as to whom you enroll.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- This could be one of those strange days when you might not do much right, yet everything will turn out OK. Work on something big while Lady Luck is with you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- What makes you so effectively persuasive is your ability to isolate a key person and turn him or her into your ally. This person will convince others to join your cause.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What makes you so successful is your cooperative spirit. Anyone whom you assist or go out of your way for will feel impelled to respond equivalently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The best way to enhance your feelings of self-worth is to busy your heart, head and hands with lots of productive activities. Make everything you do count.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There is likely to be an additional facet to your personality that makes you even more appealing and fascinating to people. When you sense it, use it, but do so responsibly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Give top priority to anything you can do to make things happier in the household, especially if someone is feeling down in the dumps.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're in charge of a social gathering, it behooves you to limit the participants to a few choice pals. It's likely to be more fun if there aren't too many people involved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There is a strong possibility that you could derive profit through an involvement with a close relative or a friend of the family. Chances are you won't have to ask to be included.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your gift of persuasion is one of your strongest assets, so if you have a special idea or product that you're trying to sell or promote, make your pitch now. You won't find a better time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Lucky you, because one of your greatest benefits is likely to come through the good auspices of another and not from anything you do on your own. Good people help other good people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Someone you recently met and liked is as eager to get to know you better as you are to know him or her. However, this person is really shy, so it's going to be up to you to make the first move.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you want to assert yourself, it's important that you do so without being aggressive. Be tactful and considerate, but also firm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You're a quick study and capable of learning much from other people as well as from books. It behooves you to closely observe the habits of people you admire.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It could be one of those times when the people you know could be just as important as the things you know. Hanging out with certain associates could prove to be extremely helpful.