ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Communication is the key to solving a problem that has been quickly developing behind the scenes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are torn between loyalty to a friend, and a feeling that he or she is moving in a direction that is somehow threatening to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're interested in doing something that has not yet been done, but you must know that such a commitment will be quite time-consuming.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to protect those around you from a threat that seems to come from many directions at once.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have had trouble recently getting your message across, but today you have a chance to reach a broader audience with clearer details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Unless you apply yourself fully, you will not be able to bring to fruition those plans that you spent so long formulating.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are trying to stay on message at this time, but an opponent is making it difficult for you to keep your emotions under control.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can't afford to turn in your work after the due date. Be sure that you are staying current and providing others what is needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be encountering opposition that you do not fully understand. Difficulties arise that are far-reaching.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to be sure that everyone who jumps on board with you truly believes in what you are trying to bring about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can improve your odds and minimize any negative trends simply by being yourself -- and telling the truth when you have the chance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Are you more concerned about racing against the clock today, or against an opponent who is gaining ground?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A contest is heating up, and today you may be required to do something you had promised another you would never do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are expecting you to move in one direction, but at the last minute you may choose to head off in another -- quite by surprise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Remember just what you are being asked to do at this time. You can't let the difficulties you encounter distract you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone or something is compelling you to do things that seem to make you a target of sorts; you can expect some criticism.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What others find daunting, you are likely to do with ease -- though you are far more prepared than others to face this challenge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been courting someone else for quite some time, eager to gain his or her support -- and today you're likely to get it at last.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Reaching out to others is important today, but you must be ready to share certain information and be clear about your own plans and agenda.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be feeling quite yourself at this time, but you can forge ahead and get things done -- if you pace yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have to make adjustments to your schedule in order to accommodate the needs of someone who is going along for the ride.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to look carefully at the reasons behind another's comments, not just the comments themselves. Something is going on!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time to let your own bias stand in the way of an agreement that can help a great many people -- including yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Despite any uncertainty you may be feeling, you can forge ahead confident that your motives are sound. Your strategies may need tweaking.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your native sassiness is likely to show even more than usual -- or perhaps it is the surroundings that make the difference right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An imaginative approach to a long-standing problem can finally put an end to it -- and give you hope that you can avoid a repeat in the future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What seems clever at first is likely to seem only overly simplistic when it is truly analyzed. This first attempt can lead to something else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You won't believe what lies ahead when you finally get a clear glimpse of it. A friend seems to know what to do -- and what to avoid.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are not working at peak efficiency, but you can still get a great deal done simply by the force of your own considerable will.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to reach the top, but you have a long way to go before then. Each rung of the ladder offers a valuable new lesson.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you think you know is likely to change throughout the day, when you realize that your experience has not taught you every possible lesson.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care that you don't become childish in your response to those who are critical of your work. Stay the course, and let yourself evolve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will have to minimize the kind of pressure exerted by a competitor today through unusual means. It may be time to cut and run.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to experiment with certain methods that were considered off-limits not so very long ago.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The money you spend can be considered an important investment; take care that you don't fall prey to one who doesn't walk the walk.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be willing to follow the rules to the letter today -- at least when starting out. Later, you can improvise a bit.