ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A commercial involvement with a friend could be on shaky ground. Be careful not to mismanage affairs; you don't want to lose a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There are strong indications that personal gain is possible for you, provided you don't take any foolish last-minute risks. If you have a feasible plan, stick with it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Associates who lack your drive and sense of adventure may be indifferent to your goals. If this is the case, strike out on your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If there is something or someone retarding your progress, take whatever measure necessary to change the situation, no matter how difficult.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- For good or ill, you tend to reflect the behavior patterns of your companions. Only if your personality is stronger than theirs will you be the one calling the shots.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Onlookers will admire your confidence and capabilities in handling tough projects. You won't have to toot your own horn; they'll sing your praises for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Although you'll have good management skills in situations that require a deft touch, you may be hesitant to use them. Don't be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- This is one of those days when you won't be able to please everyone. One person in particular will require lots of praise, yet you won't be able to give him or her enough.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you want to make a good impression on others, sincerity is a must. For example, if you employ false flattery, you could be perceived as a phony.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you take measures to trim all nonessentials from your budget, it could improve your financial picture. Whether it will be enough is another story.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You have what it takes to do well in most competitive situations, but if you're an ungracious winner, you will fall flat. Let others sing your praises.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When making a proposal, you should limit your presentation only to the hard facts. Trying to appeal to the audience's emotions won't work.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- By working in fits and starts, you severely minimize your effectiveness and productivity. That doesn't mean that you won't do anything well, it just means that you won't do enough.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be extremely careful not to show partiality to certain friends. If you do, you'll lose the respect of many.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't take on more tasks than you can comfortably manage. Your overall performance will greatly suffer if you're overburdened.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Though there will be situations in which you'll need to take some risks, there will also be times when you'll need to be conservative. Know the difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A close friend might get hurt if you fail to return the warmth and consideration that this person has consistently shown you in the past. Be mindful of your behavior.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Self-doubt is likely to be your worst enemy, so you need to figure out how to deal with it. If you don't, you'll lose all the momentum you've gained.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be careful, because your financial trends will be mixed. Though you may gain in some instances, you could suffer an unexpected loss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you have excellent leadership qualities, you may not be using them enough. Step up to the plate when called to do so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Because you'll tend to hear and see only what you want to, you could be cruising for a bruising. Be an attentive and conscientious listener.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Treat all your friends in your usual considerate manner, but don't let anyone walk all over you. A person who's taken advantage of you in the past may try to do so again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- In order to achieve an important objective, you must stay focused on your target at all times. If you deviate, even briefly, you are likely to be thrown off course.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Although your judgment is likely at its soundest, unfortunately, you might allow lesser heads to rule the day. Don't doubt your instincts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be extra careful and prudent in your commercial affairs or in the handling of financial funds, whether yours or someone else’s. If your judgment is off, a loss is probable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's OK to be your own person, but draw the line if your needs come at the expense of someone else's. You don't want to cause any undue damage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't allow yourself to be put in a position in which you're out of your depth. Avoid the situation by being honest about your capabilities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who is just as strong-willed as you might try to be the dominating force in your peer group. If you feel compelled to oppose this person, a collision is likely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Poor results are highly likely if you have difficulty distinguishing between those who are in your corner and those who are not. Try to use your best judgment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Surprisingly, you'll be better able to handle large ideas than small ones. Be careful, however, because overly grandiose schemes could lead to your undoing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Unless you're extremely careful, it could be unwise to invest in certain situations or people that you know little about. Don't shirk the research.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Those with whom you're involved won't like it one bit if you take them or what they do for granted. Things could get volatile, so be extra careful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Assignments you neglect early on will return to haunt you. Don't delude yourself about the urgency of certain matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Overly complex arrangements are destined to fail, so do your best to keep all of your involvements with friends as low-key and uncomplicated as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It won't do anyone any good to compare the achievements of an outsider against your family. You could be prejudiced against non-family members.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A surefire way to have others come down hard on you is to find fault with their thinking. Don't be the one to introduce controversy into a relationship.