ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's important that you keep your mind squarely on the task at hand. Stray, and you're likely to sacrifice something you dearly want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't let the quality of your own work suffer because someone else isn't able to keep up. You may have to go it alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know best what is really needed, yet there are those who think you are merely guessing. You can prove you're in the right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The opportunity to spread your wings and fly higher than ever before may be irresistible, but know that there are dangers involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may receive a warning just before something untoward happens. It's not your fault; you may not have enough time to avoid what's coming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Guesswork will certainly be a big part of your day, but you can base your conjecture on instinctive knowledge of the way things work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must get cracking if you expect to accomplish everything that you have laid out for yourself. You may have to edit your to-do list.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to be reminded of what another is trying to do, and this will enable you to adjust your own efforts accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know the importance of all the messages coming your way, but you understand that you are into something rather big.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can present yourself in a favorable light. As a result, an offer is likely to come to you that satisfies a certain ambition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't hold back when it comes to your participation in a group effort. What you have to offer can make it a huge success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're looking very carefully for that bad apple. It's important that you find it before it ruins the entire barrel!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- This is the day you have been waiting for -- you mustn't wait any longer! It's time to make your intentions known to one and all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make a big difference to someone who is waiting for his or her big break. A decision you make answers all questions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can put your expertise to good use. Those around you may be surprised to learn that your motives aren't selfish in the least.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Any attempt to delay the inevitable will only serve to make things worse. You're not good in uncomfortable situations, so why cause one?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There are those who wait to hear what you have to say, but you may not be certain that you've really made up your mind yet. They'll keep waiting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone has been trying to contact you, and you may have a funny feeling that the message is one that will do you both good and ill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will want to take a look at what you've done and determine whether it is something you want to keep doing indefinitely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in line for a promotion of sorts, though it may actually be an unofficial process that puts you in a leading role.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can provide yourself with the kind of contentment you seek, but you have to know what you really want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more specific the assignment, the more likely you will be to complete it. General instructions may only cause you confusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The stakes are high right now, but you are used to dealing with issues that are weighty and prominent. Speak your mind!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Not everyone is likely to react to what you say and do in a way that pleases you, but you mustn't let that slow you down!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have others telling you that you should throw your hat in the ring, but you're not sure it's a job you really want!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have one good reason to say "yes" today, and one good reason to say "no," but you know what it is that will eventually help you decide.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be caught off guard by someone who offers you more than you thought was even available. Now you have a big decision to make.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to stand in another's way simply to protect him from himself. You know where he's headed, and it's a dangerous path.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your attempts to smooth over a difficult situation may actually be making things worse. You're going to have to let it go for the time being.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to dive into everything all at once; you can prioritize and put most of your resources into the most likely successes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good day to put some new theories to the test. What you practice now can become quite important to you in the days and weeks to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be contacted by someone who has more to tell you than it seems -- and every bit of it will impact you directly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any confusion you encounter today can be eased if you will take the high road. There's no need for you to add fuel to the fire.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have the benefit of a warm memory to inspire you and keep you on the right track. What you're doing, you are doing for someone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can use extra time to your advantage, but you must expect to encounter resistance. Redouble your efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Trust your instincts when it comes to making a decision that could affect you for weeks or months to come.