ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Fortunately, you're prepared to work hard, because advancing your career might not be as easy as it usually is. A strong, concerted effort will be required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone you know has been trying to manipulate others into doing his or her work. Don't fall prey to such machinations, and try to put a stop to them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- In matters of small consequence, you're not likely to pay much attention to the details, but if something is important, the opposite will be true.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't be surprised if you don't grasp the essence of an idea as quickly as you usually do. It's one of those days when your head is likely to be off in the clouds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It behooves you to be more careful concerning your possessions. Pay attention not only to how you handle them, but where you leave them, even for just a minute.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your friends and family will take you at your word, so think twice before speaking. What you consider to be merely a comment might be taken as a promise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Since what you do and what you say are likely to be two different things, you could confuse people. Try to be consistent with both your words and your deeds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don't take well-meaning friends' financial tips as gospel. Before making a major purchase or investment, be sure you know what you're getting into.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Instead of giving input on a topic that you know little about, just be a good listener. There is a strong chance that if you flap your gums, you will be challenged.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be wary of anybody, even a trusted friend, trying to pry some confidential information out of you. This person's motives might be devious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It isn't a great idea to participate in an expensive pastime with a friend who is always reluctant to pay his or her fair share. Why would you expect something to change?

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you are having trouble making an important decision, seek advice from more than one person. Each counselor might have some good ideas, but not the complete answer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you're feeling restless, why not get in touch with some old friends whom you haven't seen or talked to in quite a while? It'll be worth it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Stay on top of arrangements that could add a sizeable amount to your resources. Plans that you are in the midst of developing could become quite meaningful.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You should be able to call the shots with excellent results. Just be sure to pick the right people for your team.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be your own person, striving to do your own thing. If you can work independently of others, you'll be able to make significant progress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Try to spend some time with very special friends. Certain events are occurring that will cement such bonds even further.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're motivated by unselfish reasons, you can make some major achievements. When doing things for others, you'll find yourself advancing your own causes as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- What you say is likely to carry far more weight than usual, especially for a friend who is in dire need of encouragement. Devote as much time as possible to being this person's booster.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You have two especially strong assets that can be utilized for profitable ends. The first one is your commercial instinct for what the public needs; the second is your knowledge of the market.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't attempt to do everything single-handed today when you have plenty of others waiting to help. Besides, success is more likely when the effort to attain is collective.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Having plenty of time to play will not necessarily satisfy your restless nature. To assuage this uneasiness, you need to feel that you've accomplished something worthy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- All work and no play could quickly put you in a rut. Keep your nose to the grindstone early on, so that you'll have some time to do something relaxing later.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- This is an excellent day to take care of deadlines. Fortunately, you're a strong finisher, and you should be able to clean up some critical matters.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- For the sake of warding off everyone who could interfere with your work, you might promise to do something that you know to be impossible. Lying would be a bad idea.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Most of your boasts and exaggerations will ring hollow, with no one believing you. You'd be better off telling it like it is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you're not careful, instead of magnifying your virtues and minimizing your faults, you're more likely to amplify some of the less attractive aspects of your personality.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Since certain endeavors that usually come easy to you could be fraught with unforeseen complications, you had better allow plenty of time to maneuver and recoup.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't allow serious matters to become boring or oppressive, but don't dismiss them with a chuckle, either. Find the middle ground.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If your optimism turns out to be unfounded, disappointment will naturally follow. Don't let others mislead you into believing a too-rosy portrayal of things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't depend too heavily on Lady Luck to fulfill your ambitions. Unless you show her that you're working hard to achieve your desires, she is likely to direct her efforts elsewhere.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There is a strong possibility that you will be more prone to focus on the details than on the big picture. Try to keep your perspective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You will likely be inclined to tempt the fates in areas where you know the odds are stacked against you. This is foolish -- listen to your common sense.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Usually, you're a pretty shrewd horse trader, yet today you could knowingly make an agreement that benefits the other party much more than it does you. Tread carefully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you should happen to make a mistake in your work, don't try to hide it. If you do, it could lead to unanticipated complications.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Temporarily postpone purchasing a luxury item if it doesn't fit comfortably within your budget. That article will still be there when your wallet is fat enough to handle it.