ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Much can be learned by observing what others do -- and with whom they do it. You'll want to choose your next team very carefully.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may think a project has reached its completion, but someone in the know is able to give you a few key pointers. You're not done yet!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Avoid pretense. Doing anything that makes others see things in a distorted or false fashion can only harm you in the long run.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your competitive nature is likely to rise to the surface. You'll be eager to engage someone in a high-profile contest as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is a good time for you to tally up your recent accomplishments and report to someone in charge. He or she may have a surprise for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must wait for information provided by another before you can put the finishing touches on a current proposal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be rewarded for doing something that, in fact, you had very little to do with -- but you did contribute something of value.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to sell everyone on the plan you are formulating, but one or two people will jump on board right away.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have more to do than you had originally anticipated, but you can double up and get it all done if your stamina holds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The plans that others are proposing may not be suitable to you for reasons that are purely personal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's important to know when something is finished and when it's not. You don't want to waste any time gilding the lily.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can make one or two decisions that will affect your business dealings significantly. Avoid that which isn't immediately clear.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you want most is something that is only accessible to you through unconventional channels. Explore back alleys carefully.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't take everything as literally as usual. Much will be presented that you can read as symbolism, if you're open to it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have much to do to catch up with someone who hasn't had to deal with the distractions you have. A real race of sorts has begun.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A social gathering is likely to take a surprising turn. Be ready to step in and take control when others fly off the handle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you don't know can most certainly hurt you, so you'll want to get in touch with those who can fill you in as soon as possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's far more important to be thorough and accurate than to try to do more than the next guy. You know your limits, and you must respect them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22 -- You'll want to make a schedule you can stick to, but try to remain flexible enough to make adjustments when necessary.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A flashback of sorts is likely to give you the key to a mystery you've been trying to solve for some time. A family member gets involved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself racing against both the clock and your own tendencies. You have only so much time -- and so much interest!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more you try to keep something from someone, the more he or she will try to wrest it from you. Perhaps it's time to work together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Despite your best efforts, you may not be able to do things according to plan. Be flexible, but you needn't accept defeat.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone you know well is standing in your way, and you may have to say or do something that will cause tensions to rise. Be ready.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't simply bark orders to others; you must instead give instructions that are clear and detailed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The time has come for you to speak up about an issue of which you have firsthand knowledge. You can do so with confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not have perfect timing, but you can still get things done by maintaining a positive attitude and a creative approach.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're eager to see where things will lead you. You recognize that not everything can be controlled, but you can make that work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A false start can set you back quite a bit. It's better to get off the blocks a little late than to jump the gun.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be in the mood for adventure -- if you trust a loved one, you'll surely have it. Evening presents an unusual choice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're feeling confident and eager to tackle some big issues. A friend has your back, so you can take a few calculated risks, perhaps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to be taking orders from anyone, but the fact is that you are certainly answerable to a particular individual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your job is to deliver the goods on time and under budget. You've accepted the challenge, and you can surely come through.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Practice makes perfect -- usually. You may have trouble putting all the pieces into place and getting the results you want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care not to do anything that will attract the attention of the authorities. You must follow the rules at all times.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're far more interested in what you think of yourself than in what others may think of you. This approach enables you to improve dramatically.