ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you have to deal with an argumentative person, instead of reacting in kind, be tactful and cooperative. Your example will melt all hostility.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be extra diligent when it comes to fulfilling your responsibilities. A surprise reward may be in store for work well done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There will be some specific things that you'll want done a certain way today. Fortunately, you shouldn't have any trouble getting your ideas across.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A matter that you were quite concerned about will work out much better than you'd dared to hope. The problems will just melt away.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A friend you haven't seen too much of lately might be in your thoughts. It could be a signal that you need to contact your pal. It never hurts to get in touch.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Most material conditions look promising, so don't hesitate to exploit any opportunity to make a profit. In fact, make action your priority.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- One of your greatest gifts is your ability to instruct people without making them feel stupid or imposed upon. All your suggestions will be followed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Desirable outcomes will be reached if you put the concerns of others above your own. You've heard it before -- "What you sow, you will reap."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-ec. 21) -- You're likely to be extremely effective whenever you deal with people on a one-on-one basis. If you can avoid it, steer clear of all group situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Lucky you, because members of the opposite sex could be very helpful to your cause, especially when it comes to your social ambitions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even though it's early in the week, try to devote some of your time toward recreation. Select something that has elements of friendly competition.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your financial prospects look to be encouraging, particularly when it comes to an arrangement with someone who has proved lucky for you in the past.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you have to deal with someone who is quite unreasonable, don't give up easily. A steady supply of tolerance and patience will gradually defang this person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even though your victory might not be totally complete, it looks like you'll still be able to achieve an important objective. Do the best you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have to work in close proximity with someone whose views differ considerably from yours, but you can still get things by being as diplomatic as possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When it comes to business matters, don't waste a lot of time hammering out what you think will be a good deal. Chances are, it won't be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be careful, because a strong-willed associate might try to impose his or her decision on you in a situation that requires cool heads. Don't cave in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- There are indications that if you're not careful you'll place far too much importance on trivial issues. If you want to worry, do so over something worthwhile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don't allow your ego to control your behavior. You might think that you look great preening and strutting, but others will disagree.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- To advance your self-interest, you should avoid working with people whom you suspect to be more adversaries than friends. Experience and intuition will be your guides.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Robbing Peter to pay Paul is never a good way to manage your money, so don't start now. You'd only make your situation much worse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You and your mate's intentions might end up conflicting. Unless you both agree to a plan, your actions could prove counterproductive.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Through the auspices of another, a situation you need to correct and/or resolve should go smoothly. It might turn out differently if you have to handle things unaided.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although your ability to handle most worldly concerns is unusually good, you may not do so well when it comes to more aesthetic matters.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Try not to come on too strong with someone who has less money than you. If you do, you might feel obligated to pick up the tab for a lavish outing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The probabilities for fulfilling your expectations look good. However, this may be due to the efforts of another rather than yours. Don't take credit that you don't deserve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Normally, you're pretty good at keeping secrets, but not so today. You aren't likely to intentionally betray a confidence, but you could easily do so inadvertently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An important business matter might not live up to your expectations. Don't throw only light jabs when a knockout punch is required.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to have much trouble accurately assessing the day's developments. Problems could enter the picture through the impractical nature of your response.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It's best not to listen to the counsel of someone unfamiliar with your affairs. Even if his or her advice sounds good, it's coming from a place of weakness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A firm that you've been doing business with for quite a while might offer you a deal that you could better elsewhere. Don't feel obligated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It's going to be obvious to others, if not to you, that you're in a very strong bargaining position. Remember, it's not up to you to make concessions; it's up to the other guy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Guard against tendencies to take strong positions on issues about which you're not fully informed. A sharp opponent could tear your argument to shreds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be extremely careful to think before you act. This might be one of those days when you could create complications despite your good intentions.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You are not going to be able to placate everyone in a group involvement. In fact, you may end up pleasing no one if you're not careful.