ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can get in your own way simply by acting without thinking things through. This can cause a major, far-reaching slowdown.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may see or hear something that stops you in your tracks. Focus on keeping everything in the proper perspective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find that those around you are resistant to the kind of change you've been advocating. Perhaps you must teach by example.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you are trying to do isn't for everyone, and it may be tricky to find the kind of support you really need. Don't give up!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- As the day wears on and you and others begin to feel the effects of fatigue, quality control will become an unavoidable issue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself far from home. If this is part of a plan, fine; but if not, you'll want to determine just how you got where you are!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not going to want anything to happen by accident. You must persuade someone that your way is, indeed, the best way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're waiting for someone else to call the shots, but he or she doesn't have all the information you do. It may be up to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An early start will enable you to get on top of a situation that otherwise might get the better of you. You must remain in control.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can get a great deal of important work done before anyone else even knows you're on the case. Your entry point may change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to get started on something that just a few days ago might have seemed overwhelming. Your attitude is just right, at last.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Avoid doing anything that might rub someone else the wrong way, as he or she isn't likely to forget it any time soon. Nor are you!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may fear that things will spiral out of control if they are left untended, but your own involvement may actually cause complications.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in no mood for conflict. The best way to avoid it is to defend others against any kind of unfair treatment or behavior.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're getting closer to someone than you had planned. Be yourself, and you're sure to avoid any immediate danger. He or she understands you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to uncover a mystery of sorts, and only you can solve it -- though it may require that you do something a bit out of character.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be true to yourself, no matter how difficult it may be. Everyone else will forgive you, but you may not if you betray yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're after something that has long been sought after by others -- but you're much closer than they are. Reach out and get it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may fear the inevitable, but the inevitable will surely be advantageous to you -- immediately and in the days to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An old issue resurfaces, forcing you to confront someone who has not evolved with the times. The question is, have you?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to become involved in a situation that someone else is trying to control, resulting in a temporary conflict of interest.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keeping things simple will not be as easy as you might suppose. Your best bet is to let matters evolve as organically as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The attention you get may distract you from what you are trying to accomplish. A little privacy is hugely important.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been holding that grudge for a long time, when other parties have been willing to let go of such resentments. It's your turn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you have planned can have a major impact, but you're going to have to start slowly and keep your ambitions in check.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want anyone to keep records of the day's events, but it may be necessary, so be sure to keep things on the up-and-up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're tempted to do something that is not entirely legal. Take a moment to think through all possible eventualities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely to find yourself caught between two options, and you're on the verge of choosing one. Both involve some risk.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can afford to let go just a bit more, but try not to do anything that puts yourself or anyone else in danger.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A long, patient campaign is coming to an end, and you'll begin to see signs of victory appearing on the horizon. Don't jump the gun!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble interpreting someone's behavior, especially if he or she is keeping a safe distance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The instructions you've received may not have answered all your questions, so you're going to have to investigate further on your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your attempts to avoid a situation may actually cause you to run right into it. Slow down and give yourself a chance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others are more than willing to tell you what to do, but you feel compelled to head off on your own and fend for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to give others precisely what they want. Still, you can keep conflict to a minimum and promote cooperation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone is leaning in your direction, but you're not responding. Is this conscious or unconscious? You'll have to take action soon.