ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The path you are taking may become dark and dangerous for a time, but only because you are carrying some emotional baggage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't infuse a professional message with any personal undertones. Keep things aboveboard and legitimate at all times.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're nearing the end of a long personal phase marked by increased creativity as well as a certain personal difficulty.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can work through a current problem with relative ease after you realize which tools you can use to address it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What begins quietly is likely to become quite loud and boisterous later on, but everyone is likely to have a reason to celebrate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can get a great deal more done than you had planned; it all depends on the order of events you decide to follow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have more time to work with than you had originally thought, but that doesn't mean you can adopt a leisurely pace!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Just when you thought you could call it quits, someone comes to you with a last-minute request that you simply cannot turn down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others have come to rely on you both in word and deed. You can prove that you are everything they think you are -- and more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to follow another's instructions to the letter, especially when it comes to a tricky emotional issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to reach out to someone who has made communication difficult of late, but your reasons are valid, and the need is immediate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want to follow in another's footsteps any longer than you have to, but for right now it is a good way to learn the ropes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can please those who have gotten used to your unusual methods, but others may remain critical, at least for now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The little things really add up. When you take the final tally, you'll be surprised to discover how much you've taken in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't let another take advantage of you, nor must you stoop to any form of deception to make your point or further your cause.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be tolerant of another's vulnerability or weakness, most likely because you are keenly aware of your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Try diplomacy if sheer force of will doesn't get you what you want. Indeed, a compromise may be in order, whether you like it or not.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's time to begin preparing for your next project, even though you haven't yet finished the one you are currently working on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can break some kind of personal record today, but no one outside of your own inner circle may be aware of it. Things are looking up!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can bet that those around you are not going to see things the way you do. Indeed, your perspective is developing quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be contacted by someone who wants more from you than he or she is willing or able to give in return. Be cautious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a positive view of the immediate future, and you know that you can influence things in a way that benefits those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone else is ready to give you precisely what you need -- all you have to do is ask. No formalities will be required.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can put things in a simple, straightforward manner that is understood by everyone around you. Some may feign confusion, however.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A chance encounter must not be thought of as an accident. The latter has a negative connotation, and the former is a good thing!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself bringing up the rear, but you can correct this by shifting gears and doing things in your own unique way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important that you have all your ducks in a row. You may be moving on soon, but another will benefit from your organizational skills.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can finalize your plans and begin preparing for the start of something big. A loved one is eager to see you get started soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be able to work much more quickly than usual, which will allow you to accomplish more than even your supporters are expecting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's time to say "thank you" to someone whose efforts have done a great deal to put you where you are and give you what you have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Actions are required that you do not feel you are up to performing; it may be time to call in someone you recognize as an expert.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be getting too close to a situation that is not good for you. Any sort of emotional entanglement is unhealthy at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make the right choices if you are given the freedom you need to do so. If you feel bound to another, it is far less likely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to assume a certain position, but you are not eager to go through the process it will require to get there. Make the choice!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Weigh your decisions with great care. You know how to see things clearly and accurately, so long as you remain objective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend or loved one is willing to relieve you of a certain burden, but you feel that you must carry it yourself for now.