ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to turn in the kind of performance you've been used to giving lately, but you can still be quite brilliant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may think that you've been breaking the rules of late, but you have more up-to-date information and are in the clear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The enjoyment you used to find in a certain endeavor may not be apparent in something new, but give it time. Don't be premature.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can get to the bottom of a certain issue before the day is out, but that leaves you with a great deal of work to do tomorrow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can connect with someone who is able to further your plans by combining his or her expertise with your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't be tempted to move too quickly through what may prove to be an obstacle course fraught with very real hazards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something you used to be able to enjoy for a short time each day may now be available to you from dawn to dusk. Don't be wasteful!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Be sure to follow the timetable you set up for yourself. Now is not the time to improvise! You'll be more involved than you ever were.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must be willing to discuss something that is difficult not only for you, but for everyone. Lead the way, and others will follow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel that you have to break the rules in order to do what must be done. Others will have your back.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something that has been in the works for a while must not be allowed to fall by the wayside. You may have to make a sacrifice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The overall effects of a surprise cannot be ignored or underestimated. You'll be in a position to make sure others toe the line.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Despite the quality of your work and the fact that you're getting things done ahead of schedule, someone in charge has his eye on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your management style may attract some criticism, but that's before it starts to reap very real benefits. You know what you're doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Despite the fact that you've had to make changes to your overall approach, the results will continue to be steady and consistent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're more interested in scoring gains for your entire team than in doing anything that shows off your own talents.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have more on the docket than you can get done in a single sitting. You must plan on how to use any extra time to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't be afraid to ask for help; it is not a sign of weakness to do so. In fact, it may be weakness to insist on going it alone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can demonstrate the validity of your own plans merely by doing what everyone knows must be done. There are no tricks today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone may prove quite contrary, but you'll be able to make headway by relying on a third party's assessment of your experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may wonder whether someone will challenge what you have done, but by day's end, you're likely to realize you're in the clear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will face circumstances that seem stacked against you, but in fact the odds are in your favor, though somewhat disguised.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may get nowhere on your first two or three tries, but then you'll feel things click into place, and your pace will certainly quicken.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to dictate your own schedule, but be careful not to adopt an approach that is too leisurely.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to steel yourself for a fight that is quick to develop, despite any past belief that it wouldn't materialize.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a better way of doing what must be done, but some may not be willing to change their routines. You can go it alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone comes to you, ready to thank you for a past favor. Prepare yourself, for he or she has a surprise to throw at you as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to play the same game in the same way. Any change you make in the plan will have to be shared with teammates.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can make quick work of a new competitor, but you're not going to want to call it a game until you've taught him or her a thing or two.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to make a fast start, but once you do reach your stride, you're likely to be unstoppable. You can go for broke!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will need a little more room than usual for the kind of maneuvering you will have to do. What suddenly appears to you is worth noting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be thankful for a timely stroke of luck. What has happened to you in the past will allow you to shape the proper perspective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to keep you from progressing as planned -- and the reason may not be clear to you right now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to rely on those who have proven themselves in the past. You may have a particular favorite who will come through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What matters most is forward progress. You may have a setback or two, but overall you'll measure more gains than losses.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can prove once again that you are the right person for the job at hand, but a rival may not take it sitting down. Things heat up!