ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't take anything at face value, especially financial matters. There could be hidden benefits as well as hidden pitfalls. Pay close attention to detail.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A willingness to cooperate and a desire to do what's best for all will ease many of the day's confrontations. Do more giving than taking.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be more alert to opportunities and nuances in the morning than in the afternoon. As you tire, you could easily start to miss things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your methods could be quite imaginative and innovative today. Don't let associates who cannot match your thinking shut you down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you put too much emphasis on your own interests, expect to meet with resistance from others. Conversely, when you are considerate of other people, good things can happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be extremely careful of your words when talking to a sensitive friend. What you think is merely a harmless comment could be construed as offensive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A project might require more resources than you have at your disposal. To be on the safe side, have someone at your side, ready to help out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Even though you usually are a cooperative person, today you might not be a team player. Remember, when you make things tough on others, you make things tough on yourself as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you want to have a productive day, you must follow a realistic plan. If you don't, all of your time will be spent cleaning up messes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There isn't likely to be anything wrong with the way you think, but you might have to compromise to placate another.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Some lucky developments are a strong possibility. However, unless you're willing to share the benefits with others, you could end up feeling dismal.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Most of your affairs will turn out favorably, with one exception. There is a possibility you might repeat an error in judgment that you've made before. Live and learn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be thinking clearly today, and you shouldn't have any trouble making some big accomplishments. This is a good time to focus on meaningful goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you deal with your subordinates in a thoughtful manner, you should have a pretty easy row to hoe. With solid teamwork behind you, you'll go far.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- By thinking things through to their conclusions, you will gain a sense of security. This will allow you to make your moves with confidence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When you and your mate have a common objective, the probability of achieving it are excellent. The secret is to work together in harmony.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A promising trend is taking place, so you should be alert for opportunities. One could be especially significant to your financial situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your popularity is ascending, producing benefits of a tangible and intangible nature. Try to take advantage of everything.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You have a marvelous knack of bringing out the best in colleagues. You will inspire the insecure and engender success wherever you go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There is plenty of justification for your optimism about a big project. You have the ability to pull it off, and Lady Luck might give you a boost as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although a financial opportunity might not look good at first glance, on closer study you could find the chances for growth to be quite substantial.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because you recently were considerate enough to look out for another person's interest, he or she will make every effort to return the favor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- The rewards you seek will be more gratifying if you deal with persons who possess a traditional outlook rather than with those who are too progressive or avant-garde.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You could get involved in a development that will require some serious effort on your part. Find a way to turn it around and you'll gain some important supporters.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An objective that you've been knocking yourself out to reach is likely to be of little value once it's attained. Before you expend any additional effort, reassess its true value.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you allow your emotions to override your common sense, you'll become more confused than you already are. Use your head.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be more selective regarding the people whom you choose to hang out with. Avoid getting involved with someone who is always stirring up trouble and blaming others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Usually, you're pretty good at picking a worthwhile objective, but today you might stand back and let another do the selecting. You won't like what you end up with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Instead of belittling someone who is trying to be productive, speak up and show him or her how to be more effective. Remember, talk is cheap but exemplary action has much to offer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Pressure might prove fruitless when trying to get another to repay a debt. However, a softened approach, using compassion, might work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Extra helpings of tact might be required to placate your mate. Your other choice is having a direct confrontation that will only lead to resentment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You are likely to have a sharp eye for spotting the mistakes of others. Unfortunately, if your comments are critical instead of constructive, they'll arouse resentment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- To gratify an extravagant whim, you are likely to make an expensive, unwise purchase. Oh, you'll realize your mistake, but only after you get what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You take pride in being self-reliant, yet for some reason, you may put yourself in a position where you are overly dependent on others. Be careful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't make the mistake of trying to even up an old score. You might get a lot of momentary satisfaction, but it'll expose you to a huge counterattack.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Upon occasion, you can be overly generous to the undeserving while totally ignoring the worthy, and this could be one of those days. Strive to keep your priorities in perspective.