ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can accomplish much very quickly, leaving yourself some valuable time to spend focusing on a few personal issues at home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've promised to provide something that a friend sorely needs, but you may not be able to do it in the way that you have discussed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time is of the essence. Don't let yourself be held back by anyone who feels you are doing what cannot be done. Stay the course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The straight and narrow path is the best for you. Take care that a secondary issue doesn't distract you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can open an important door today that leads directly to professional advancement. A personal sacrifice may be involved, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can be the beneficiary of a lucky stroke that puts you ahead of a rival in an important race. The finish line is fast approaching.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to say something that you have tried very hard not to say, despite the prevailing situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll find yourself searching the bottom of your bag of tricks to come up with one that everyone doesn't already know well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have much to offer that is different from what others expect -- and indeed different from what you've delivered in the past.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not get the reminder you're expecting, but you should be able to progress apace without missing a single step.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can solve a problem in a more creative way than usual. Those around you will appreciate the way you alter usual perceptions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those around you are ready to jump in and do what you require of them, and you shouldn't have to do much persuading or cajoling.

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.