ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do more than one thing at a time, but your preferred approach is to focus on one and then another in succession.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can give a whole new meaning to "lending a helping hand," but take care you're not simply doing everything yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You won't be satisfied with sitting on the sidelines, but the opportunity to get on the field may have to be manufactured in some way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't be so eager to finish a project that you do not enjoy the final steps of the overall process.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be looking forward to doing what is required of you, but once you get it done, you can enjoy a great deal more personal freedom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- One or two false starts are to be expected, but once you hit your stride, you're likely to lead the pack from wire to wire.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to attract more than enough criticism for any one individual, but you have a way of reacting to it that wins you admiration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take the time to look over your plans with care. A rehearsal of sorts, if you have the time for it, can serve you quite well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to misunderstand what you are told, and that in turn will result in behavior that may not be appropriate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A friend or teammate may have you believing that you have hurt him in some way, when in fact you've done nothing of the kind!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that what you say is what you mean. Even the slightest misunderstanding can put you at a disadvantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will be waiting longer than expected for the opportunity to do what you know how to do so well. You'll shine when your turn comes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can turn a chance encounter into a meeting that provides much in the way of opportunity and reward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have made your mark, but you may be interested in exploring another line of endeavor that provides just as much potential to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is no time to admonish another for doing what you have been doing all along. There are certain social rules you must follow!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're on a roll, but there may still be an obstacle lying before you that requires you to do some quick thinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A clever idea is worth nothing if you are not willing to do what is necessary to bring it to fruition. You mustn't rest on your laurels.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A routine activity becomes something rather special because of the involvement of one who excites you in a very personal way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Focus on things that provide you with a certain degree of confidence and inner satisfaction. Stay within your comfort zone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be able to stake a claim to a reward you have long been waiting for, but a rival may not accept your bid at first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll enjoy much that is unexpected, but this doesn't mean you won't be ready to deal with it in a way that suits you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Much that you do will fall outside the realm of your usual endeavors, but you should be able to walk tall in any event.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll enjoy dabbling in something that is rather new to you, provided you have an experienced hand by your side to show you the ropes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can impress another with your ability to remain calm in the face of something that is distressing to many of those around you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been working hard to reach a certain personal goal, but today it may actually seem much farther away than it did even yesterday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must work harder to be completely understood, whether it be in writing or through spoken interaction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're relying a bit too much on technological assistance to see you through. What happens if someone pulls the plug?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to seek any kind of revenge. Instead, be willing to forgive and to talk about how to avoid similar situations in the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself in something of a bind, but a friend or loved one may appear at the last minute to save the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to keep your feelings bottled up. Express yourself honestly, but carefully. Be sure you have an appropriate audience.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be asked to do something no one else wants to do, and with good reason. You can do it if you suppress your fears.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will have to be prepared for more physical exertion than you had perhaps planned on, but it should be worth it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Don't make any assumptions about what someone else knows or doesn't know. Be direct, honest and thorough in your dealings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be required to tell someone in charge how things are going. Don't try to gloss over anything negative.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must stick to your schedule despite the fact that others are demanding a little more from you than they had at first.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Carelessness can bring you perilously close to a ledge you do not want to fall off of, but this dangerous precipice can be avoided, surely.