ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Think twice before pulling the rug out from under a direct competitor. The consequences of your actions could take you down along with him or her.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Instead of vowing to eventually correct a mistake you made, take action the moment you realize your gaffe. The longer you wait, the worse it'll get.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's a chance you could get caught up in a situation in which the position you want to take opposes the will of the majority. Don't try to fight city hall on your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you're not careful, a domestic confrontation over a minor infraction could overwhelm the household. Even though the issue is petty, it could generate major trouble.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although normally you're pretty good about keeping your temper in check, if you're not careful you could spontaneously overreact should your views or opinions be challenged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Hanging around with friends who are notoriously extravagant or reckless with their funds opens up the possibility of you following their lead. Be your own person.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you're at odds with your mate over something trivial, make sure you resolve it before going out with friends. You won't want it to rear its ugly head when you're trying to have a good time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be exceptionally careful if you have to work with tools or materials with which you're unfamiliar. You might have to keep a close eye on a helper who could be inexperienced, as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- When out with friends, be on your best behavior if you find someone in the group to be brash or rude. If you respond in kind, it'll make you look bad, not him or her.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Before establishing a big objective, be sure it's truly worthy of the trouble it might take to achieve it and not something that you won't appreciate once you get it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your manner of expression could make a much stronger impression than you are likely to intend. Thus, be sure that what you say enhances your image, not damages it.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Being a bit of a risk taker, you could easily jump into something that is financially way over your head. Be particularly wary of anything that seems too good to be true.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Do not let a close colleague make a decision about a shared concern without discussing things with you first. This person's choice might benefit him or her but not you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Try not to overextend yourself by taking on an assignment of another's in addition your own, no matter how much the other person needs help.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It would be best not to request a favor from someone you just met, no matter how much trouble you're in. Go to an old friend for whom you've done much in the past -- he or she owes you a favor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be careful about inviting others to drop in anytime unless you really mean it. Someone could take you up on your invitation and interrupt you at a most inappropriate moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Recommending to others an idea or suggestion that you've never tested could land you in a whole lot of trouble. It might look good on paper, but fail miserably in practice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Avoid taking a gamble on something that could affect not only your resources but also those of others. Even if Lady Luck has been hanging out on your doorstep lately, she might be elsewhere today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It might be flattering to you when a member of the opposite gender comes on to you, but if it's inappropriate in any way, it will spell big trouble if you respond in kind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Relying on wit and charm to get you by may work up to a point, but if the going gets tough you could quickly lose all your steam. Make sure to have a solid foundation undergirding your flourishes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Base your hopes and expectations on solid bedrock and not on loose, shifting sand. Your desires will be dashed if there is nothing substantial holding them in place.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because your behavior and motives are likely to be closely scrutinized by anybody and everybody, don't do anything foolish that would be detrimental to your image.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It's an enviable quality, your innate wisdom, but you might step out of character and reward someone you shouldn't while ignoring the deserving.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) You might be offered a proposition that appears nifty on the surface but has hidden strings attached. Don't be reluctant to ask whatever pertinent questions you think necessary.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you get all your correspondence done early on and put whatever else you can in proper order, you'll make things a lot easier on yourself for the rest of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because money matters look like they could turn out to be reasonably positive for you, it's time to put your mind to work on something that could be financially profitable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your independence could be of greater importance to you than usual, and even though normally you don't mind being imposed upon, you won't like it at present.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It behooves you to be as helpful as you can, because it won't be what you do for yourself but what you do for others that will bring you the greatest gratification.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Give pretentious people a wide berth, because they will make you feel extremely uncomfortable, and you certainly won't want to match their phoniness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take advantage of the strong achievement cycle you're in, and aim for impressive targets. Shoot high, because even if you fall short, you'll come out way ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't be indifferent to any hunches, because regardless of which activities you involve yourself in, your actions could be more accurate and helpful than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You'll have no trouble soliciting appropriate aid to help you do something that you can't do independently. Many of your friends or associates will be in the right places at the right times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Much can be accomplished through an independent and effective partnership arrangement. It behooves you to be a team player instead of a loner.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's one of those days when you'll be able to perform physical tasks more effectively than you're able to manage mental ones. Give your muscles a workout and your mind a rest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even if you're finding that the odds are slightly in your favor when it comes to situations that have elements of chance, it doesn't give you license to take foolish risks.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't be overly concerned about handling a problematical development, should one occur. You are needlessly worrying about things that may never happen.