ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid arguments, and do what you can to stop those in which others are engaged. Harmony and agreement count for much.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you say is not likely to be as important as how you say it. Guard against using a tone that could be misinterpreted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Continuity is the key to a successful day. You don't want to go at things in a random manner. Everything is a part of the whole.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The adversary you are preparing to face is a formidable one, to be sure -- but you have something going for you that he or she doesn't know about.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be aware of all the ins and outs of certain key negotiations, but you can still affect the outcome by speaking your mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must seek all pertinent information in order to come out on top; without up-to-date facts and figures, you can't really compete.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be certain of your own position, but if you follow another's lead and listen to your own instincts, you'll do just fine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know well has been keeping something from you, and you're likely to find out what it is -- and its significance -- before nightfall.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can gain some valuable new experience that will serve you well almost immediately as you face a new challenge after dark.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A message you receive has two distinct parts, and each seems to contradict the other -- until you read between the lines.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are your own best friend and ally, but this doesn't mean you should refuse help from another if it's offered!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Another's health may throw a wrench in the works. It should take only a minor adjustment for you to tend to all current duties.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can expect something to change that provides you with a great deal of inspiration and creative fuel.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be called upon to do something that you don't really enjoy doing -- but this time, for some reason, it's likely to be different.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to wait longer than expected for something that you consider routine. You may want to take a close look behind the scenes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You cannot control all key issues, but those you can control will surely combine to create a situation that gives you the advantage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have to adjust to certain changing circumstances throughout the day. Focus on those who seem to have more know-how than others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're seeing things in a different light. As a result, you may be drawing very different conclusions for yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll find yourself in charge of something that doesn't matter to everyone, but those who do find it important will look to you for much.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It won't matter which side you're on. If you see someone performing well, you'll want to give him or her the credit he or she deserves.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things are lining up in your favor, yet you don't want to take anything for granted. Stay focused and ready to work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You won't receive any guarantees, but things are beginning to look like you can, in the end, come out the winner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Unfamiliar territory is nothing to worry about; your past experience will come in handy regardless. You're equipped for any terrain.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Avoid getting too emotional, especially when others are hurting. You're feeling sympathetic, but don't overdo it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that you don't let yourself become too aggressive, especially when dealing with those who are hard to communicate with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Not everyone will be as receptive as you hope, but those who are will surely see the wisdom of your plan -- and the reasoning behind it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your approach may be rather off-putting to some, but others will think that you have adopted exactly the right strategy and tactics.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are usually quite supportive of others, but today you may instead wish to focus exclusively on your own personal affairs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do much to improve your relationships, and to ensure that everyone is working together in the days to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can promote your own agenda with some success, but take care that you aren't causing someone else's setback in the process.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Distractions abound, but you know how to prepare yourself for just this kind of situation. What happens is a testament to your skill.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are expecting things to be somewhat rough, but you may be surprised to find that most things come to you quite easily right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have good reason to be racing against the clock. Try to get the hardest things done first so you can relax later on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your understanding of how certain things work will surely serve you well throughout the day. The unusual comes to the fore.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't say everything that comes into your head; rather, pick and choose with care the things that will have the desired effect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may prove to be unusually strong and determined throughout the day. Much is likely to come at you, but you can be ready for it.