ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be cognizant of the odds against you when you set out to address a career situation. Don't waste time doing it the hard way if you don't have to, regardless of precedent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Think twice before you stop doing something the way it's always been done. If you leap into a new method without the proper preparation, you might be sorry.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't overpower a friend with your contrary views. If he or she isn't interested, imposing your ideas won't go over too well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You could have a short fuse when it comes to your tolerance for minor irritations. Try to keep everything in perspective, and remain unruffled by adversity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Unless you have something complimentary to say to co-workers, it might be best if you don't say anything at all. Even a well-meaning criticism could open Pandora's box.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you are too demanding, the very persons you are trying to control are likely to rebel. Treat everyone with respect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your behavior with outsiders is likely to be far more respectful and pleasant than it is with your mate and/or family. Be honest about who is to blame for any dissension.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It's extremely important that you stop and think before you speak, regardless to whom. You could carelessly say something difficult to retract.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You're pretty good at giving advice, but not so when it comes to following guidance. This will be especially true when it comes to resource management.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Owing to much impatience on your part, you could damage your recent headway on an important venture. Try to take things one step at a time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Basically, you're an imaginative person, but your thinking might be more negative than positive today. Don't allow a dark outlook to screen opportunities from your view.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't make important financial decisions without first checking with the parties involved. Someone else might know how to aid your plans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Because you're likely to be more motivated to win than your competition, you will be the one coming out ahead. Don't let up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Try to take a recreational break, even though the week is just beginning. It's a healthy way of keeping unwanted tension from building up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You might not be able to get everything that you want done, but trying to do so should enable you to finalize at least two important matters to your satisfaction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Not only are you extremely curious about everything, you'll also be a quick study. Because there isn't much that will escape your attention, it equips you to impart what you learn.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although financial matters could be tricky, you'll still be able to handle things quite well, mostly because you'll be a dab hand at improvisation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It behooves you to keep yourself as busy as possible, because a heavy workload will boost your productivity. Slow down only when life does.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Keep a low profile today if you find yourself involved in a commercial situation that has lots of competition. It'll help you from tipping your hand on your tactics or methods.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You'll be more comfortable participating in activities with friends who don't take life too seriously than you would be with pals who don't know how to relax.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Enormous personal satisfaction will be gained from developments in which you have to use your mental abilities to circumvent tough challenges.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Usually it isn't advisable to offer unsolicited advice, even to a close friend. Today, however, if you have some constructive thoughts, express yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- One of your greatest attributes is the ability to solve seemingly impossible problems. You'll be able to see what everyone else misses.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You might have to make a decision between several alternatives that appear to be of equal value. However, if you study each, you'll discover that one is slightly better.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Unless you tackle each of your responsibilities as it occurs, they could begin to pile up on you. If you slack off, you'll lose control.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be your own person, even if your position is totally different from that of your peers. Don't allow anyone to pressure you into doing something that you don't like.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Try not to be too assertive in situations that call for tact. Once you start rocking the boat, you could get close to capsizing it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Little of value will be accomplished if you start making changes every time you run into a trivial obstacle. To perform productively, you must be consistent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't take on so many financial obligations that you would be reduced to robbing Peter to pay Paul. Deliberate and skillful management of your resources will be required.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's a possibility that you might start to experience unusual amounts of stress in your personal relationships. Stop taking everything so seriously. Relax!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You are likely to get an opportunity to be of assistance to someone who has been extremely helpful to you in the past. Don't wait to be asked -- jump as soon as you see your opening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Dissension could easily result if you pay too much attention to one friend while ignoring all your other pals. Unless you treat everyone equally, you'll be ostracized.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- When in a competitive situation, take care not to underestimate your adversaries. Don't minimize your own skills, by any means, but be aware of everyone else's.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Guard against inclinations to challenge the statements of another just because his or her beliefs differ from yours. Both of you could be wrong; both parties could be right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Someone who is indebted to you might request even further financial assistance. The smartest thing to do is to not throw good money after bad.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- An individual with whom you're closely associated might make a decision that affects you as well. If this person's actions do not serve your interests, take action immediately.