ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Should you decide to get involved with a friend in something that has commercial overtones, it would be smart to keep the arrangement on a businesslike basis.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Most of your day is likely to be filled with a number of pleasant experiences, but as nighttime rolls around and people become tired, tempers will fray.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's a chance you know someone with a very generous nature but a demanding attitude. When socializing with this person, your patience might be tested.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It behooves you to move cautiously in matters that pertain to your investments, especially regarding joint ventures. Take care not to get involved in something that is all sizzle but no steak.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're smart, you'll go along with the line of least resistance. You might have to be mentally alert in order to avoid opposition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A failure on your part to keep pace with your duties could lead to a number of avoidable complications. Each additional task you neglect will add to the pressure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It's in your best interest to avoid all political involvements with friends. What transpires at first might be interesting, but conditions could turn sour quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An extremely important objective might not be as equally meaningful to most of your friends. However, what is interesting to them could quickly become dominant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Sources of information will be of extreme importance to those with whom you have dealings. If you're not the author of a vital tidbit, be sure to credit the person who is.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Unless you manage your financial arrangements with skill, you are likely to come out on the short end. Don't hesitate to speak up if you think you're getting a bum deal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- One-on-one relationships could be problematic if they aren't handled skillfully. For the sake of harmony, be prepared to make a compromise or concession.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When you're able to use your initiative, things will run quite smoothly. Conversely, you might rebel if demands are placed on you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even if you're used to making all the rules, abide by the will of the majority. If you don't, you could be attacked for defending an untenable position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When it comes to career situations, keep your guard up and be ready to fight or change course. Opposition from several unexpected sources is extremely probable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do not discuss your ideas with others, especially with someone who is known to plagiarize. This person will be true to form.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be particularly careful about getting involved in a tricky financial arrangement. It could be a ploy to demand an even larger cash outlay from all participants in the near future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid teaming up with an individual who is known to be underhanded. You won't be very comfortable watching this person operate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Guard against a strong inclination to make things much harder on yourself than they need to be. A tendency to do so would definitely impede your progress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be extremely selective regarding any social invitations you might receive. There's a strong chance you could get caught up in a group of people that you won't like at all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Both you and your special someone must be of the same mindset where an important issue is concerned. Discord could occur if one decides something without the consent of the other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Generally, you love endeavors of a mental nature, but since your powers of concentration are not apt to be up to par currently, you should be careful. Small mistakes are likely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't open your wallet to someone who never makes good on debts. If you do, you'll just be reinforcing this person's bad habit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't let a co-worker whose abilities are not up to your standards become empowered to dictate the collective course of action. Be firm and remain in control.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you are impelled to work on tasks that you find distasteful, there's a chance your performance won't be up to its usual high standard. If you can, set it aside until you're in a better frame of mind.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're in a better position career-wise than you might think. Though you might see only dark clouds ahead, don't retreat from doing what you should and can do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because all your focus is placed on lofty objectives, it might be difficult for you to see the multitudes of lesser but still profitable opportunities. Remember, small things can add up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Although a joint venture in which you're involved should be uppermost in your mind, this isn't likely to be the case. Diverting your attention elsewhere could dilute your efforts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There is a hard way to do things and an easy way. Even though you might recognize the difference, for some reason you'll make things tougher than they need to be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you find yourself in the position of being unable to finalize an important project, don't make things worse by stewing over it. Let those fruits ripen a bit longer on the tree.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't turn your household into a military installation. Harsh rules and commands won't be nearly as effective as making polite pleas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Remember, the mind is a remarkable mechanism for performing wonders. All you have to do is marshal your thinking to conquer doubt and accomplish whatever you wish.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Because of an inability to capitalize on a good opportunity, the biggest problem you'll have to contend with is accepting your shortcomings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It might be wise to analyze your desire for something material. There's a chance you may be seeking it for the wrong reasons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though you might be truly grateful to someone who does a favor for you, you might be unable to express your gratitude in a way that you feel is adequate. Nonetheless, do your best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Disappointment is likely if someone for whom you do a favor is unable to adequately express his or her thanks. You'll feel better if you don't expect anything.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A burned child fears the fire, but you're not a kid anymore. Stop shunning a former collaborator just because he or she erred in the past. Be the bigger person and forgive and forget.