ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Being too assertive can make it difficult for you to get others to follow your lead. Respect others' abilities, and treat people as if they have some common sense of their own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although you and your mate might have the same objective, your methods could conflict. If neither of you will compromise, trouble is likely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Even though you're usually a rather easygoing individual, you could have a chip on your shoulder today. Try not to read too much into other people's words or actions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's entirely up to you to protect your interests in both financial and social situations. Unless you look out for yourself, you could end up being the scapegoat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- As long as you stick to your blueprint, things should go rather smoothly. Let another lead you astray, however, and you can kiss your careful plans goodbye.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- To be productive, you must be well organized and methodical. If you get off on the wrong foot, you might not find your equilibrium.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't let friends get you involved in something that you don't like doing and can't afford, to boot. Be selective regarding your social activities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- No one is questioning your capacity to achieve, but you first need to set goals that are actually attainable. Be realistic and practical at all times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Instead of making mountains out of molehills, strive to be pragmatic. Harboring a poor attitude will make life much more unpleasant than it needs to be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you need to negotiate with a tough cookie who has something you want and knows it, you can win out if you are courageous and firm in your dealings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You are not likely to make a good decision if you're forced to do so under pressure. Don't let yourself be pushed into coming up with an immediate answer.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Something you previously failed to attend to properly could demand your attention. If you don't take care of it once and for all, it will remain a burr under your saddle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Should you decide to get involved with a friend in something that has commercial overtones, it would be smart to keep the arrangement on a businesslike basis.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Most of your day is likely to be filled with a number of pleasant experiences, but as nighttime rolls around and people become tired, tempers will fray.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's a chance you know someone with a very generous nature but a demanding attitude. When socializing with this person, your patience might be tested.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It behooves you to move cautiously in matters that pertain to your investments, especially regarding joint ventures. Take care not to get involved in something that is all sizzle but no steak.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're smart, you'll go along with the line of least resistance. You might have to be mentally alert in order to avoid opposition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A failure on your part to keep pace with your duties could lead to a number of avoidable complications. Each additional task you neglect will add to the pressure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It's in your best interest to avoid all political involvements with friends. What transpires at first might be interesting, but conditions could turn sour quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An extremely important objective might not be as equally meaningful to most of your friends. However, what is interesting to them could quickly become dominant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Sources of information will be of extreme importance to those with whom you have dealings. If you're not the author of a vital tidbit, be sure to credit the person who is.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Unless you manage your financial arrangements with skill, you are likely to come out on the short end. Don't hesitate to speak up if you think you're getting a bum deal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- One-on-one relationships could be problematic if they aren't handled skillfully. For the sake of harmony, be prepared to make a compromise or concession.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When you're able to use your initiative, things will run quite smoothly. Conversely, you might rebel if demands are placed on you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even if you're used to making all the rules, abide by the will of the majority. If you don't, you could be attacked for defending an untenable position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When it comes to career situations, keep your guard up and be ready to fight or change course. Opposition from several unexpected sources is extremely probable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do not discuss your ideas with others, especially with someone who is known to plagiarize. This person will be true to form.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be particularly careful about getting involved in a tricky financial arrangement. It could be a ploy to demand an even larger cash outlay from all participants in the near future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid teaming up with an individual who is known to be underhanded. You won't be very comfortable watching this person operate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Guard against a strong inclination to make things much harder on yourself than they need to be. A tendency to do so would definitely impede your progress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be extremely selective regarding any social invitations you might receive. There's a strong chance you could get caught up in a group of people that you won't like at all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Both you and your special someone must be of the same mindset where an important issue is concerned. Discord could occur if one decides something without the consent of the other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Generally, you love endeavors of a mental nature, but since your powers of concentration are not apt to be up to par currently, you should be careful. Small mistakes are likely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't open your wallet to someone who never makes good on debts. If you do, you'll just be reinforcing this person's bad habit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't let a co-worker whose abilities are not up to your standards become empowered to dictate the collective course of action. Be firm and remain in control.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you are impelled to work on tasks that you find distasteful, there's a chance your performance won't be up to its usual high standard. If you can, set it aside until you're in a better frame of mind.