ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't get so carried away by how well others are doing that you forget to concentrate on furthering your own abilities. Try to focus only on your own efforts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Just because a certain tactic works well for a friend doesn't necessarily mean that it will for you. Experiment to find your own game plan and then stick to it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Steer clear of any involvement in which you have no say in the decision-making. Plans made entirely by others might not be best for your interests.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It won't take you long to lose points with others if you don't hold yourself accountable for your mistakes. This will be especially true if you put the blame everywhere but on yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Wasted time will become a critical factor in hampering your productivity. The chances for accomplishing your aims will be in direct proportion to the time you spend dilly-dallying.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you and your mate are facing a difficult decision, try to work it out yourselves instead of discussing it with outsiders, especially in-laws.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- In order to spare the feelings of another, you might rework the facts. Sadly, when the truth comes out, it will only anger the person whom you wanted to help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- When it comes to people who helped you acquire something that you badly wanted, of course you should share the rewards. Just don't feel obligated to make a payoff to those who did nothing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There is a chance that one of your well-intentioned gestures might produce some unintended and unpleasant effects, causing others to have difficulty in discerning your motives.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Under most conditions you are a rather determined person. However, friends could talk you into doing things that you know you shouldn't, causing you much guilt later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A lot of disappointment is possible if you base your expectations on unrealistic premises. Make it a point to try to see things for what they are and not as you wish them to be.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Nothing worth bragging about is likely to be accomplished if you are too wishy-washy. In fact, your inability to make up your mind could drive everyone crazy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Help isn't likely to be forthcoming, so don't depend on others to do things for you. The more you take on yourself, the more you'll get done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even if you're usually good at handling money, this is not likely to be the case at present. You may be too tightfisted for your own good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Try to avoid discussing topics that could cause a fight, especially with another whose views differ radically from yours. You won't have much patience for argument.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Upon occasion, you can deprive yourself of some useful information, all because you don't like the person who knows it. Don't allow something petty to make your life harder than necessary.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take with a grain of salt any proposal that offers you something for nothing. Somebody might end up ahead, but you can bet your bottom dollar it won't be you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Unless you're extremely careful, you could easily add fuel to an already smoldering domestic issue. The slightest thing you say could set off a conflagration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- The one thing you can never afford to be is gullible about your commercial dealings. Before making any disclosures whatsoever, insist upon verification of what is promised.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Under no condition should you run your financial affairs predicated upon anticipated returns. The only cash you can count on is what you have in hand.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There is nothing wrong with having a good opinion of yourself, but allow the praise for your achievements to come from the lips of others, not from yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- In conversations with friends or associates, they're likely to learn more from you than you will from them. Listen hard, and try not to give away too much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- New complications could arise if you poke your nose into places where you're not invited. This will only alienate you from others.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Trying to be all things to all people won't get you the kind of approval you're seeking. If you want people to like you, just be yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- All a bad attitude will do is cause you to be self-defeating and greatly lessen your chances for success in any form. Don't look for goblins behind every door.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It might prove wise to look gift horses in the mouth. Something tantalizing but worthless is likely to be on offer -- all it's meant to do is lure you into giving up your hard-earned money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- To appease another, you might agree to do something that would serve that person's best interest, not yours. Once you say yes, you'll be held to your word.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Have some common sense when it comes to health issues. Don't eat or drink too much of anything that your system doesn't handle well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Unless you keep unruly whims in check, you're apt to do something silly that you would greatly regret. Trade on your strengths, not on your weaknesses.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Unfortunately, when seeking advice, you are likely to go to persons who will tell you what you want to hear instead of the truth. It's useless to select those who won't level with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't use flattery on someone who truly doesn't deserve it. Insincerity would lessen the worth of your words to others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You had better put your blinders on if you find yourself browsing in stores that carry merchandise you can't afford. Your sales resistance is likely to be extremely low.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Allowing self-doubts to dominate your thinking could severely impede your progress. Either have more confidence in yourself or bluff your way through things.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Any problems you experience are likely to be of your own making. If you find yourself getting caught in a tight squeeze, it'll probably be due to a sin of omission.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When doing business with someone new, be on guard even if the other party has been recommended by a friend. It's smart to take some time to judge this person's character before jumping in with both feet.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your image could be fragile, so it wouldn't be surprising to find adversaries looking for chinks in your armor. Be extra careful when around those who might be envious.