ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't be intimidated by someone who expresses him or herself in a bold, traumatic fashion. There could be nothing at the bottom of such a display.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's best not to enter into a joint venture without a clear sense of who does what and where it will all lead. Make sure everyone's priorities are in place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Underestimating your competition is apt to produce undesirable results. Unless you carefully evaluate the strength of your adversaries, you could lose out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's extremely important that you maintain a realistic but positive attitude concerning your work. If you inflate the difficulty of your job, all initiative will desert you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your survival today depends on how well you can function independently of others. Don't operate under the illusion that co-workers are looking out for anyone other than themselves.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It would be wise to support your mate in public, even if you secretly disagree with his or her position. It's a good strategy to show a united front.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Instead of trying to impose your thinking on your co-workers today, first listen to their ideas and/or what they have to say. They might have some suggestions that are far superior to yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Since finances are likely to be a touchy issue, instead of getting involved in a joint endeavor where another controls what you invest, try to handle all of your funds yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you're in a position of authority, be careful of how you treat your subordinates. If you come on too strong, you could create a situation that might get out of hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you attempt to appease associates rather than follow the dictates of your judgment, many of your efforts could turn out to be counterproductive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your spending habits are likely to be influenced by the company you keep. If you're with high rollers, chances are that you'll be more extravagant than usual.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be careful, because you follow an inclination to test your will against a colleague's. It's an exercise in juvenile expression that you'll later regret.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be as prudent as possible when enjoying leisure activities with friends. You'll have a lot more fun if you don't have to open your wallet for every little thing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you allow yourself to get involved with people whose objectives are not in harmony with yours, it's only apt to impede your progress.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you find yourself in a situation similar to one that you didn't handle well in the past, proceed with caution so that you don't repeat the same mistakes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's never a good thing to poke your nose into someone else's private business. If you needed to know, you would have been briefed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A close friend is beginning to lose patience with you, because she or he has started to feel taken for granted. Show this person you care.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Although you might lack the ability to see the error of your ways, you could easily find fault with others. This is not a good formula for popularity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When delegating important personal responsibilities, be careful of whom you choose. Someone could make a commitment on your behalf that you won't like.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You and some family members might be on the edgy side. Be careful not to thoughtlessly do anything that could cause tempers to boil over.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If at all possible, try to temporarily shelve distasteful tasks. If you're doing work you dislike, your performance will suffer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Business and pleasure may not mix well, so think twice before pitching a deal at a social gathering. Your chances for making a sale won't be good.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- In a last-minute effort to catch up on things left undone, you might start cracking the whip on others. You're the one who should be facing the lash.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't misread feelings of apprehension. These particular worries come from negative thinking and are not related to reality.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even though it might be a workday for you, if you can take some time off to participate in an activity with friends, try to do so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Finally, accelerated progress is likely to occur in an endeavor that has been slow to move. You might even be able to make up for lost time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Go out of your way to associate with friends who always stimulate your thinking. An active conversation with such types might stir up several useful ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your thinking will be unusually sharp in a work-related matter. Your colleagues are likely to be impressed by some of your ingenious tactics.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you have a good idea regarding a way to improve a sluggish relationship, put it in action. Anything is worth a try to reinvigorate this valuable connection.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Substantial progress in the workplace can be made through innovative thinking on your part. Don't be reluctant to take a chance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you take the time to talk to a casual acquaintance, you'll discover that you share many interests. This could be the start of a close friendship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There is a strong chance that unusual circumstances will lead to a peculiar opportunity. There's something to gain, but you'll have to act with all due haste.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You won't find a better day to get involved in a social activity that has caught your interest. It could prove to be worthwhile and exciting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The possibilities for making some good purchases look better than usual, especially regarding a large item that can be used by your entire household. Look around a little.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- As it often does, the race will go to the swift today, so it behooves you to be both a self-starter and a go-getter. Take the lead when you're not pleased with the pace.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The chances of some financial gain are much better than you may realize. However, you must be able to recognize opportunity and work hard to capitalize on it.