ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You cannot avoid all risk. In fact, if you play your cards right, you can transform risk directly into accomplishment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot avoid dealing with certain financial matters even though they may not be quite as pressing as they have been in the past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When you are in charge, you're not about to brook any monkey business -- but you must first make your expectations quite clear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can count on friends and loved ones to have your back, but there are one or two key situations you must face entirely on your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not feel as though you're entirely cut out for what lies ahead, but the support of those around you gives you a needed boost.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can prove that you have just as much expertise as those who are recognized as experts. Many will look to you for something new, as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Fear must not be allowed to stand between you and your personal goals even if, in a certain sense, they actually go hand-in-hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can work more closely with someone you don't know very well simply because you both are confident in each other's strengths.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should be able to turn someone around who is standing at a personal precipice and risking much that should not be sacrificed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A new member of your team can provide exactly the kind of support you have been lacking in the past. Momentum will increase, surely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to go down a path that is not very familiar to you, but if the right person accompanies you, all will be well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're waiting for a suitable break in the action to contribute one or two unusual ideas that can swing the momentum in your favor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may experience a rather rough start, but no matter how difficult things get, you must continue this solo effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can plan an important role in the affairs of a Capricorn native, but he or she may have to be kept in the dark for a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Nothing is as simple as black or white. You'll surely find things most intriguing when they are presented in shades of grey.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be facing a challenge that is chipping away at your confidence bit by bit, but what you do today can reverse that trend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have to dig deep into your bag of tricks in order to come up with the perfect response to an unusual request.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Honor and integrity are more important to you now than they have been in the past -- and you can do much to improve another's reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to wait until you receive more information before you can finally put a primary plan into action.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be required to step in and do what another cannot. While it may be something new for you, you can acquit yourself well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a way of talking yourself into and out of things that may or may not suit you, but today you feel trapped for some reason.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Actions speak louder than words. Focus on those things that money cannot buy. Even a rival is worthy of praise by day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You should be able to maintain a positive attitude all day long. Give another the chance to shine when you've had your fill.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Looks can be deceiving, so take care that you give someone the time to reveal more than what is only skin-deep.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A halfway mark will come and go, and you'll be relieved when you find yourself on the downhill side of a tough journey.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make your mark without doing anything out of the ordinary. Still, you may want to explore certain out-of-the-way options.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A watched pot never boils -- or so they say. Today, however, you'll have no choice but to keep your eyes on the center of what is going on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Leaving another to fend for himself may be an option you have, but it's certainly not the best choice. Do what you can to lend a hand.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be riding high during morning, afternoon or evening hours, but not all three. You can choose which, actually, in certain respects.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is waiting for you to come through as promised, and today is the day. There's no reason for you to hesitate or postpone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to look at yourself in the mirror and comment honestly on what you see and how it makes you feel. Change is imminent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be required to do something that you've been resisting for some time, but today the rules have changed and all should be well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone in charge is eager to work with you on a project that is fraught with hazards, but they're the kind you know how to address.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know how to circumvent a certain problem, but you may discover that it's better to face it head-on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is bound to notice if you try to get away with something. Do everything on the up-and-up, and don't bend the rules.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're waiting for other members to get fired up before your team can really prove itself in the field; the time will come soon.