ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone close to you may not be doing his or her part to assist you in a current effort. This will make sense when you know the reason.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're looking in the wrong places for something you dearly wish to recover. Try looking inward rather than without.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You should be able to relax just a bit, even though you have much to accomplish. Someone comes to you with an unexpected request.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're being affected by another's behavior in ways that you cannot yet understand, but in time you'll see how it all makes perfect sense.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be unable to progress in any meaningful way without putting something on the line and raising the stakes when the time comes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have a brief run-in with someone in charge who is only trying to help you see the big picture. Step back and avoid being defensive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A member of your team may differ with you when it comes to the most efficient means of achieving a certain goal. Take the time to talk it out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be close to a major discovery. Make yourself available to all the things you cannot normally see, hear or feel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21 -- Something unforgettable is right around the corner, and you don't want to miss it. Keep your eyes and ears open at all times!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't let anyone tell you that you're on the wrong track. You know what's good for you, and you're making wise choices.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can expect things to speed up somewhat, and it is better to be at the front of the pack than at the rear. Get going!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can do another's bidding without compromising your own ethics or beliefs. There's nothing questionable going on here.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- How you put things down in writing will prove quite important. Make sure your notes are accurate and complete. Avoid shortcuts!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be tempted by someone who thinks he or she knows you well, but in fact it will be revealed that there's a large disconnect.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not know where the finish line is until you have already crossed it, so be sure to keep up the pace until you know you've won!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can put things together in a way that reveals an entirely new "big picture." This revelation will soon be quite valuable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to give yourself choices that can each lead to a positive outcome. Avoid going through doors obscured by any sort of mystery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The choices you have to make seem simple on the surface, but one or two may require you to dig deeply before committing one way or the other.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A distraction is unavoidable, but you can avoid any negative result! Don't let other business affect your primary purpose.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- How you react to your own behavior -- and the results of it -- will be quite telling. You may choose to turn in a new direction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are not able to understand every little thing that goes on around you, but you'll grasp the main points and be influenced rightly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's not necessary for you to understand another's motives, as long as you understand the true intent of his or her actions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be contacted today by someone who wants to bring you on as a consultant of sorts. Your expertise is needed!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be more excited about the resurfacing of something old than the discovery of something new. The familiar brings comfort, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to keep things close and competitive. Know that things will move quickly, and you may not catch every nuance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This is a good time for you to broach a difficult subject with a certain family member. He or she is almost certain to be on your side.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been advised to slow down, and that may be a viable option for you, provided you have kept things up to date until now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can rely on someone with whom you've worked closely in the past to remind the powers that be just how valuable you are on the job.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have inherited someone else's liability recently, but you're much better equipped to do something productive about it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to do your job, and only your job. Don't make the mistake of thinking you should take over someone else's.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be putting yourself in a risky position, but you may not recognize it as such until someone else opens your eyes to that fact.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A compromise can be struck that allows you to make a dent in your workload without overtaxing yourself -- or anyone else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting your turn, confident that when it comes, you'll be able to step up and make a difference. Consider ramifications.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to receive an assignment that has you researching a certain touchy issue before you can try to get any work done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may think that you've made progress recently, but you're bound to realize that there is much more you can do -- and could have done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't step in and try to change the course of the game -- even though you are certain that some rules are being bent or broken.