ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know how important certain key issues are, yet you may have trouble convincing those around you with mere words.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Doing your job may not be as simple as you think, as there are those who may try to stand in your way for reasons that escape you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may want to assume a low profile in order to remain below the radar. If you avoid any real scrutiny, you can experiment more freely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are working hard to boost your own reputation. There are those who know what you're worth, but is that enough for you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Routine can prove quite comforting. Focus on goals you know you can accomplish without ruffling a feather.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may enjoy sharing stories about the past, but take care you don't sink into a melancholy mood as a result of such nostalgia.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't let minor physical ills keep you from doing the things you want to do, especially when a family member is involved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to move forward with the ease you had expected, but you can still report measurable progress to your superiors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Trouble can result from a lack of communication, so keep the lines open and be willing to pass along even troubling messages.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must be ready and willing to follow all the rules that are laid out. Any attempt at cheating will be punished severely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you have been doing behind the scenes may be discovered, but the reaction might surprise you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to fight hard for recognition, but once it's yours, you'll feel as though you have become a member of an exclusive club.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is light at the end of the tunnel, but that doesn't change the possibility that this may be a very long tunnel!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are being a bit too sensitive, perhaps. To avoid an increase in tension, try taking things in a more objective fashion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are in a position to ask more of those around you than you have in the past. They, for their part, are ready to come through.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have doubts about the role you are being asked to play, but once you get the lay of the land, you can acquit yourself well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be inspired by someone who does things his or her own way in spite of any criticism or objections.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something you do almost by accident is likely to stir up some trouble, but you can ease others through the most difficult moments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll have a good reason to charge ahead in a manner that seems reckless. In the end, you'll offer a perfectly sound explanation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll stumble upon a situation that can bring you a great deal of satisfaction once you decide to engage fully throughout the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting for support and guidance from someone who may not be able to give it at this time. Be prepared to go it alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in an impossible situation that is actually made better when you turn your back on it for a bit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll come to a greater understanding of how another does what he does and, more importantly, why. Other revelations come to you as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find it difficult to deal with a friend who has chosen to be highly reactive -- usually in a negative way.

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.