ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The position you find yourself in toward day's end will make all the difference -- and you'll ultimately have only so much control over it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Give and take, and you'll be able to balance something that would be too much for someone with a less subtle touch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you can get others to laugh, then you've won the battle -- but you may encounter resistance from one party in particular.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to work quickly to beat out the competition, but once you've done so, you can certainly remain friends with everyone!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do one or two things that are not quite in your sweet spot, but with a little luck you can certainly do quite well!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone else's actions may cause you to doubt yourself, but only for a short time. You'll be back in the groove very quickly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may get the feeling that what you are doing -- or the way you are behaving -- isn't altogether appropriate. Trust that instinct!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There is only so much time available to you to get a great deal done. Start at the beginning and don't skip any steps!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make certain small, important changes to your overall methodology and reap important -- and surprising -- rewards.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have a difficult decision to make, and it could come down to a choice between two favorites. You'll do the right thing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Why not get the advice of someone who has been in your shoes? There's no harm in getting another's thoughts before applying your own.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Prepare for the worst and hope for the best, and you'll be ready for anything. Very likely, you'll get much of what you want.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not appreciate the feedback you get from certain individuals -- until you remember that it's precisely what you asked for!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may wonder how a rival has gotten the best of you lately, but the answer is actually self-evident once you open your eyes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something you had thought would be fleeting is actually going to be around for quite a while, so you'd better get used to it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Hazards are all around you, but you can remain safe if you remember that only you can put yourself in the best possible position.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Try to avoid anything that appears in any way deceptive. This will mean, of course, taking the most direct approach whenever possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may think you've worked your way out of a tight spot, but you will soon come to the conclusion that you still have work to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's essential that you play by the rules. Those in charge are not likely to be at all forgiving if you don't.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which appears accidental may be anything but when you look more closely at the prevailing circumstances. Adjust accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may require an explanation or two from those who have put you in a less-than-advantageous position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're trying a bit too hard to look like you're not trying at all. Don't worry about how things appear; worry about getting the job done!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Look around at what others are doing, and you'll see that you fit right in -- or you will if you make one minor change in your approach.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may be looking at you for one perfectly routine reason, yet you may feel as though you are being judged. What's that about?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which was familiar only yesterday may seem somewhat foreign to you today -- and vice versa. It's all a matter of mindset.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your plans may change because of a certain event that affects you only peripherally -- but significantly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The environment may not cooperate with you completely; your plans may require changes for which you were unprepared.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your own immediate needs can be satisfied, but only after you help another tend to his or hers first. This is a priority.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are motivated, but what you may be lacking is knowledge of certain key elements. This you can gain in the usual fashion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Improvisation can help you out of a tricky situation, but you'll want to get back to your normal mode of operating as soon as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can demonstrate to others how to manage in a situation that has taken almost everyone around you by surprise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find that something that has been holding you back will actually give you the advantage once you've gotten used to it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Concentration must be increased if you're going to overcome certain obstacles in stride. Any delay can work against you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be wondering what the holdup is throughout much of the day -- until nightfall, when that which was obscured becomes clear to you at last.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to get the word out to those who can assist you. Much depends on your ability to make instructions clear and concise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You aren't able to be in two places at once, so be sure that you know what order you must follow to get everything done.