ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can protect yourself from much that is unknown, but one or two threats may require you to call in an expert or the equivalent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're expecting to have to do a great deal, but your workload may be reduced suddenly because of a last-minute development.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to let it all out, but some ways of doing so are better than others if you don't want to offend anyone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be tempted to see just how far you can go and still stay within the rules, but it's best to avoid attracting attention.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A recent effort will begin paying off, though not necessarily in the way you had anticipated. Certain variables have shifted a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to find yourself in an awkward position that requires a friend to bail you out, so be sure to stick to what you know.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Some of the territory you must travel may prove threatening, but such environmental hazards are ever-changing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your sense of humor can ease tensions and keep others from crossing the line into conflict that can only escalate, threatening everyone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be so afraid of making a mistake that you are unable to do anything at all. You must be willing to take a risk!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Regardless of the outcome, no one is likely to fault you for doing what is virtually unavoidable. You must do what you must do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can deflect another's criticism in such a way that you are able to progress without significant doubt.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will want to convince another that you do, indeed, know what you're doing, but a morning misstep may make this difficult for a time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The moment you think there is nothing more to learn is the moment you stop learning. You can't afford to be stagnant in that way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- More time can be spent doing the things you really enjoy, but it may require some adjustment of your schedule -- and your priorities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be trying to do too much at once, but there is something admirable in the effort. Others will be paying attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Avoid reacting in any way that might be misinterpreted. Successful communication depends on openness and honesty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're focused and ready, but you may not get the opportunity you have been hoping for. This is no reason to feel let down -- not yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your turn is fast approaching. You must be sure that your preparations are complete and that you are working with the best tools.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your energy is running very high, but the trick is to focus that energy squarely on the most important tasks you need to accomplish.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have been ignoring one or two key issues lately, but the situation you are in demands that you pay everything due attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your creative energies can be applied to a project that will bring you a great deal of recognition -- and healthy profits, too!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The time has come for you to set aside any animosity you feel toward those with whom you must work. Productivity will soar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been harboring too many negative feelings for far too long. Today, you'll have the chance to free your mind and spirit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A difference of opinion may seem threatening at first, but all parties will soon realize its inherent benefit. You'll learn about yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll benefit from being more experienced than an acquaintance. He or she is likely to look up to you, eager to know what you know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're waiting on another who may, in turn, be waiting on you. Instead of keeping your distance, why not talk face-to-face?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to get the better of a certain competitor, but if you watch carefully, you can learn a lot about his or her strategy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may think that you're being clever, but in fact, you're only getting in your own way. Today is a good day to play it straight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Progress is slower than you might have hoped, but it is still valuable, whether it comes piecemeal or all at once.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may suspect that someone close to you is actually trying to sabotage a project, but you're misinterpreting the evidence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Making travel arrangements may be more difficult than usual. You may be expecting a kind of service that is not actually available.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're making assumptions that are standing in your way. Free your mind, and you can open many doors and maximize opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll require some careful guidance as you strive to avoid many small obstacles that can add up to one big danger.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time once more for you to learn from your mistakes; over the past few days, you've made several that are worth examining.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you say only what you mean. As the pace picks up, there will be less and less room for ambiguity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to discover that you and a friend have yet another thing in common -- and it is something worth taking a step further!