ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Assignments you enjoy and are good at will be done rather well and without incident. Conversely, your performance might wane with anything that takes considerable patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even if something might look like a sure bet, you should subdue inclinations to take any speculative risks. Gambles need to be analyzed from every angle, and even that might not tell all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to put your ear to the grindstone, no matter how difficult the task. You may experience some inertia, especially toward difficult or complex tasks, but you'll overcome it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It would be best to keep involvements with friends purely fun. Under no circumstances should they be drawn into any of your serious, confidential affairs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't use your intimacy with friends to pry inconsequential favors from them. If you do, chances are they might not be responsive when you need them for something really important.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you get involved in a serious discussion with a friend today, don't give him or her any reason to think you're hiding something. You need to be as open and frank as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When it comes to a joint venture, think twice about allowing someone who isn't directly involved to become part of the enterprise. This person's only contribution might be complications.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don't give in to inclinations to change something that is over your head or beyond your capabilities. The result of your efforts may end up frustrating you and everybody else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even if your judgment is usually good, there's a chance you may harbor some unnecessary doubts regarding your thinking. Don't get paralysis from overanalysis.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you fail to take action while you're in an industrious mood, you are likely to put off certain essential tasks. Your indifference is likely to grow in proportion to your procrastination.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be exceptionally careful not to be overly possessive with a very close friend or family member. Even if you feel it is for his or her own good, this person will resent the restriction.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It would be best not to seek too many opinions about an important matter that you must decide. Superfluous input merely generates confusion.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It'll be up to you to take measures to renegotiate a matter that isn't all that you were told it would be. Unless you act, you'll have to live with the dismal original terms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Unless you are well organized and systematic, you're likely to do a bum job on whatever it is you're trying to accomplish. You'll need to fix what isn't right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Rewards can be had if you're prepared to work for them. Conversely, if you gamble on things getting done without your help, you'll be disappointed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't ignore your mate's suggestions if you know they come from a knowledgeable place. It'll be you who will be held accountable for the results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't give what you would like to do priority over any tasks given to you by your superiors. You'll need to take your responsibilities seriously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you are lax and wasteful in the management of your resources over the next few days, you could end up in a serious financial bind. Try to be more careful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can bank on others being peeved if you give them reason to believe that your personal interests are far more important than anything in which they're involved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It's important that you don't believe everything you hear, because there's likely to be someone who wants to set you up to be a purveyor of misinformation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Investigate thoroughly any undertaking that requires you to provide cash before getting involved. Not only does this include a social event, but any commercial affair as well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't take anything for granted where your work or career is concerned. Chances are, what you believe to be a sure thing might not turn out like you anticipate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you're down in the dumps for some reason, you could easily allow negative thinking to dominate your thoughts. Don't predict gloomy results without justification.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Make it a point not to mix business with pleasure, especially when it comes to your friends. Even a project with someone whom you totally trust, things could still go wrong.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Heed your own conscience and don't let someone who is rather emotional dissuade you from doing what your common sense dictates.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a day of giving and receiving, and you'll have your share of both. Fortunately, each will come straight from the heart, so everything should turn out happily for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Although you might let those in your charge get away with doing things you normally wouldn't let them do, it won't be a problem. They know that, and so should you. Relax and have fun.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your intuition is pretty good presently, but that doesn't mean you should let your imagination run rampant. Keep your firm sense of realism operational.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't be embarrassed about finding other ways to keep pace with your high-rolling friends. Your pleasant and friendly manner always keeps you in their good graces.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Objectives that are of importance to you are equally woven into the interests of others, so don't sweat it. There will be plenty of harmony of purpose in effect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You'll be relying on logic and experience quite a bit, so although fanciful thinking could make you feel joyful, you won't let it get out of hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be extra careful if you are forced to share some time with someone who has a questionable reputation. There could be plenty of good reasons for the bad odor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't forsake an old pal who gets out of line. This might be one of the times to turn the other cheek. Sometimes, maintaining a friendship is more important than momentary lapses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- This might not be a good day to rely on anybody to toe the line in a get-together. Everybody is relaxing, and a few people could let their hair down in ways you may not like.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Although you'll have plenty of justification for feeling lucky, remember that good fortune does have its limitations. Don't press yours too far, especially in iffy situations.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you're planning a get-together, double-check your guest list to make sure you haven't forgotten anybody. You'll feel terrible if you leave out a certain someone.