ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A close friend who is always tight-lipped about his or her personal affairs will resent it if you poke your nose where it doesn't belong. Don't create an incident.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll do an excellent job working on numerous projects but sadly, unless you speak up, others may get the credit for your accomplishments. If it matters to you, say something.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It would be best not to boast about your intentions in advance of accomplishing them. What you believe you can get done and what you actually do complete may be two different things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There is no reason why you shouldn't do as good of a job for another as you would for yourself. Anything less would be deemed unsuccessful and reflect adversely on your reputation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You might think that it is necessary for you to be all things to all people, even if you know it's totally impossible. If you try anyway, it will prove to be totally unproductive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be careful not to get off on the wrong foot with anybody, because you could end up wasting the entire day doing nothing else but trying to remedy the situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You only have a slight chance of coming out ahead of the competition, so don't bet the farm on doing so. If things don't go perfectly -- and they usually don't -- you'll lose out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Even if a commercial or financial development comes off to your liking, the problem is that once you have it in your hands, you might get careless and lose it again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- The right answers are likely to be easily found in situations where you use cold, hard logic. However, if you put too much faith in your hunches, they aren't likely to hold up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Conditions are a bit topsy-turvy inasmuch as you might be fortunate in matters that affect your material affairs but not so lucky in keeping the goodwill of the people involved.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Social encounters with good friends will turn out to be pleasant experiences for you. Conversely, mingling with business associates might be a pain in the neck.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- In order to accomplish a major objective, a lot of assertiveness and boldness will be required on your part. If you're too faint-hearted to do so, it'll turn out to be just another day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's the day to do what needs doing, regardless if it requires a firm hand or a light touch. In either case, you'll have a handle on things throughout the entire endeavor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You might start out a bit aimlessly, but it won't take long before you'll be knee-deep in a complicated project. Once you get your teeth into a job, you won't stop until it is finished.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone who is important to your plans might be a bit difficult to reach at first, but once you get hold of him or her, this person will easily fall into play.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Profitable results are in the making, but not necessarily from where and how you think they might come about. Keep an open mind so that you won't miss any opportunities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The best way to advance a huge personal interest is to be self-reliant and not count too heavily on anybody else for help. No one is going to work as hard at succeeding as you are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep your intentions to yourself, and your ability to make money can be substantial. But also be sure to share what you earn with others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It behooves you to focus your interests on people instead of on your material affairs. You will fare much better making friends than you will by chasing the dollars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Unless you are subjected to some kind of challenge, it isn't likely that you'll do much with your time. When you want something badly enough, however, you'll put forth whatever effort is needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- By treating life, people and things philosophically, you'll not take yourself or others too seriously, making everybody you're with feel like they're family or your best friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to be easily deceived or hoodwinked in your commercial dealings, not necessarily because you're smart, but because you won't ignore any warning signals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It'll be a huge asset to instinctively know what is of real value and what is mere window dressing. Listen to your inner voice.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't be hesitant or bashful about accepting a helping hand when it's offered. If another wants to help you out, you can always balance the books at another time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Watch what comes out of your mouth very closely. Usually you're pretty good at keeping promised secrets, but during this cycle you could easily slip and tell what you shouldn't.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Sharpen up if you find yourself negotiating with a shrewd horse trader. If you are not careful, your desire to get a bargain could cause you to slip and negotiate in a way that works against you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you feel insecure for some reason, be careful not to slip up and try to impress others with false airs or pretenses. You're perfectly good being just the way you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be sorry if you confuse wishful thinking with intuitive insights. If your hunches don't play out, you'll end up being unhappy and sorely disappointed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's more than likely that you might not be as good at reading the intentions of others as you think you are. Don't make the mistake of judging your friends' actions in advance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It might take a lot more effort than usual to convince your close associates that your idea and concepts are good. People in general tend to be a bit more skeptical than usual at this point.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Play it smart and don't offer any unsolicited advice to co-workers regarding something you know little about. If you're wrong, it'll make you look bad.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Treat the property of others with the same care and respect you show to all your possessions. If a mishap should occur through carelessness, you will be held accountable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't make the mistake of assuming your mate will automatically be in accord with you regarding a vital matter. Don't be sorry afterward, check first and avoid some serious conflict.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Have all the instructions in front of you when attempting to do something new and difficult. If your memory is faulty, you might not be able to correct any mistakes on your part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Steer clear of an involvement in which the elements of chance are extremely pronounced. Regardless of how lucky you usually are, the odds might not hold up this time.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your advice to someone who needs a lot of counsel might not be sound. In your desire to spare this person any pain, you might not be as frank as you should be.