ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You often push yourself beyond your limits, and you could become overtaxed today. Excessive effort will do you in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make sure any tips you receive are reliable before acting on them. If you don't do your homework, you could get yourself in big trouble.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take nothing for granted when conducting business with an unfamiliar firm or person. Be sure to check out all the facts and figures first.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Regardless of how good you believe an alliance to be, without harmony of purpose it won't get you far. Make sure everyone's on the same wavelength.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you are too busy checking on your colleagues' work, you could easily neglect your own. Focus primarily on your assignment, not theirs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It behooves you to avoid any and all speculative involvements, especially those controlled by others. A conflict of interest could ruin everything.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- An old, unresolved issue that has caused problems in the past might rear its ugly head again. Sadly, both you and your opponent will still be at loggerheads.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you're a keen observer, your focus might only be on the negative. A biased viewpoint invites confrontation, so strive to be fair.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your financial picture is uncertain at this time, so be extra careful when it comes to the management of your funds. Any error, even a small one, could be very costly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Demands imposed on you by others could prevent you from doing what you had planned. Take the inconvenience in stride, and things will work out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't make this a day where you create your own difficulties through self-sabotage. Think carefully before you act.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When out socializing with friends, don't hesitate to say no if they want you to participate in something that you can't afford. Be bold, not broke.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you wait for things to go your way, you're not likely to get very far. You've got to make things happen yourself if you want to move forward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When you put the needs of others before your own, your probabilities for getting what you want become excellent. Fate will make sure things go your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to have much control over a major change in your affairs. You might interpret this happening negatively, but it will prove to be a good thing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Although you might have to take a little heat on behalf of a friend, you're doing the right thing and your loyalty won't be forgotten.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When you apply yourself, you will find the opportunities you need to succeed. Once you make up your mind, woe to those who try to block your path.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't hesitate to take a calculated risk if you feel it's necessary. If you believe the odds favor you, it's OK to gamble once in awhile.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Any major issues in which you and your mate are in agreement will have far-reaching, favorable results. You'll quickly discover that a united front brings many benefits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Rather than criticize or dominate others, you'll be inclined to set an example of leadership. Doing so will make your methods constructive, not contentious.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You should give full rein to your enterprising side, especially if you're in need of some extra cabbage. Your moneymaking instincts are unusually keen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you feel that those in charge of a current endeavor aren't effectively handling things, don't hesitate to assert yourself and show them how to do a better job.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- The possibility of achieving two important personal objectives is quite good. When you're determined to be successful, you will be.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Sometimes it's necessary to take a calculated risk to achieve something big. If you honestly believe the odds favor you, go ahead and take a chance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Rewards that you've been expecting will come your way, but only in direct proportion to your efforts. Don't expect any big returns for subpar work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't have to resort to extravagance to let a loved one know how much you care. In fact, sometimes small but thoughtful gestures are the best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When working in concert with another, don't attempt to hog the glory for a job well done, even if you think you did all the work. Rewards should be split equally for any joint endeavor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Make important decisions based only on the existing facts. If you're not careful, optimistic reasoning will impair your judgment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid inclinations to make small difficulties into big ones. Instead, use that wonderful imagination of yours in positive ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It would be a mistake to request a business or financial favor from people whom you know purely on a social basis. If you want to keep them as friends, seek elsewhere.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It's iffy as to whether you'll hit your stride and be productive. To succeed, you must first make sure that you have a clear aim and a strong focus.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Discussions with friends are likely to prove quite enlightening, but steer clear of committing to any proposed joint endeavors. Things wouldn't turn out well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even though you are likely to get a strong start, you could quickly tire and lose steam as the day wears on. There's a chance that you won't finish what you start.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Occasionally, we all do a little harmless exaggerating. If you do so today, however, many harmful complications could result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You'll handle small financial dealings competently, but that won't be so when it comes to situations with larger stakes. Avoid taking any risks.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be careful not to behave in a superior or condescending manner when dealing with others. You're on shakier ground than you know, and you could use some friends.