ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You shouldn't expect others to act in a reasonable manner when you behave otherwise. Try to handle things with logic, not emotions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The only sure way to achieve success is to roll up your sleeves and do everything yourself. Depending on others to get things done might produce mediocre results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It behooves you to be democratic and bow to the will of the majority. If you're too demanding, you can expect some serious trouble to arise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Trying to bluff your way through a serious assignment isn't likely to work. To be on the safe side, play it straight and get help if you need to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be extremely careful that you don't get hot under the collar should a discussion get intense. There's nothing to gain from losing your cool.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What works for someone else won't necessarily do so for you, especially when it comes to your financial affairs. Do what is best suited for your situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Before getting angry, consider the source of unpleasant information being relayed to you. Use collected thinking to soothe your feelings and subdue your response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be extra safety-conscious when performing any kind of distasteful task. If you lose your patience and get careless, you'll create needless problems.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Do what you can to avoid a group that includes an individual whom you dislike. If you're more impatient than usual, a confrontation could erupt.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Usually your sense of humor is in good taste, but today could be an exception. Chances are, if you're not careful, you could say or act in a manner that others find unsavory.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Watch your temper and don't blow things out of proportion. You could create problems for some innocent people.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Regardless how rosy a financial presentation appears, it would be best to check things out for yourself before investing in it. It could be all talk and no substance.

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.