ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that you don't skip over the things that don't really interest you. You have to get everything done -- and in the right order.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You think you got a bargain, but the truth you are likely to learn, once again, is that you get what you pay for.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll find that you're not yet ready to do all the things you have planned to do. Some lessons are harder to learn than others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You seem to know things that others don't, and those things are likely to give you an unusual advantage over the competition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The moment you begin to think that you have it made is the moment that circumstances begin to conspire against you. Avoid overconfidence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are keenly aware of what the stakes are, and you know that you must be willing to go for broke when the time comes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Some may not believe that you can go the distance, but you know that you can, indeed, be the last one standing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're putting the cart before the horse again! It's time to stop, rethink your methods and approach your duties in the right order.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must be diligent when it comes to keeping yourself up to date. The information that comes your way can all prove useful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be more entertained by the way another plays a certain game than in the game itself. Human dynamics really matter!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may discover something that proves you were were forced to make a decision prematurely in recent days or weeks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is the time for you to settle into a routine that you can trust; you've not been feeling very comfortable with the way things are done.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can control those around you with greater skill than usual. Take care that everyone understands what you are trying to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't allow yourself to be associated with someone who is doing things in a way that is unacceptable -- or even against the rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have the choice between doing something in a genuine fashion and trying to fake it by pretending to be something you're not.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can get a great deal done by mixing and mingling with those in charge. All messages carry important information.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your progress may be inhibited by circumstances or by one who is eager to see you take a step back for some reason. Determination is key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more you understand your own motives, the more you can further your agenda. Seek various avenues of expression.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to get yourself out of a tight spot with a little quick thinking and one or two clever, unexpected maneuvers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to see how far you can go, or how fast, or how high -- but there are certain limits that even you must respect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Avoid any kind of deception and those who would try to deceive. Honesty is the best policy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An episode from your past illuminates certain current endeavors, allowing you to understand your own motives more fully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be exposing yourself to certain dangers, but some are unavoidable. The usual precautions should suffice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your mood swings may be more dramatic than usual. See if you can avoid situations that push your emotional buttons.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to move on, and those who are eager to hold on to you will do anything to get you to stay. A conflict is sure to result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are trying to understand someone more deeply, and your questions may yield some surprising answers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What others see as merely routine can be quite special to you as you welcome someone new onto your team.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are keenly interested in the cause-and-effect chain that is leading to a certain outcome. Are you able to anticipate all key developments?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Self-improvement may not seem like the kind of thing you want to spend your day on, but you can derive a great deal of enjoyment from it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can't change at the drop of a hat; anything permanent must be the result of a conscious effort and a great deal of preparation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may claim that a friend or loved one has gone too far, but it's likely that you are merely overreacting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What comes your way is likely the result of something you did a long, long time ago and may have forgotten -- until now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't have to fight or be aggressive to get your way. Others should be more than willing to accept your point of view.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be required to investigate a strange sequence of events on your own. What you learn will certainly lead to more questions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be tempted to bend the rules, but be careful! You are leading by example, and this may not be the best example to give.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're thinking of others, as you so often do, but your view of how things are progressing may be skewed in some way.