ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Giving someone a little of your time will pay off for both parties before you know it -- and it shouldn't involve a sacrifice of any kind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to see where a certain line of inquiry will lead you, but you may also be afraid of what you'll find out. What's it to be?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to find yourself at a disadvantage, but you may have to hand over the reins to someone else before you know it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Practice makes perfect, but you may only be setting your sights on a much easier goal to attain. Focus on someone else's strong points.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be inspired by someone who only recently was on your bad side. Things are changing, and collaboration is imminent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your opinions of co-workers aren't likely to change dramatically, regardless of what happens. Your favorites are still your favorites.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to win only a Pyrrhic victory. In the end, you will almost surely wish you hadn't gone to battle at all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy more of the thing you like most, and it will be that much better when you share it with a close friend or loved one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to proceed according to plan, but you may have to wait until one of your teammates clears away a big obstacle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be working in fits and starts throughout much of the day, waiting for just the right opportunity to seize your moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be tempted to play a role for which others think you are not suited, but you can surprise them with unexpected expertise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can go "comparison shopping" for strategies and discover a whole new way of doing something that has never felt completely comfortable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be the first to locate what someone else is looking for. What are you going to do with it? You must consider all options.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know how to talk turkey in such a way that no one takes offense and everyone understands your true motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be willing to do precisely what you are told -- and when -- on at least two distinct occasions. There's no room for discussion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your recent labors are beginning to pay off. You'll sense that others are more willing to consider your other ideas, as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can take what others have done before and improve upon their methods in a clever way that maximizes results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be on the verge of doing something rather controversial, but you are confident that you can win the support you need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to give someone the room he or she needs to operate with more freedom. Your own needs will be served in the process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel far removed from anything that holds meaning for you. You can close the gap a bit by contacting that certain someone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have to work harder than usual to convince one of your critics that you are, indeed, on the right track.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It won't take much to alert you to a coming danger. Indeed, even a hidden message can tell you all you need to know.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A threat has you considering an unusual option. Family members are willing to expose themselves to danger in order to protect you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your load may be lessened when someone decides to pick up some slack. You may find yourself with a little extra time on your hands.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be switching back and forth between two key interests throughout the day. Later, you may find a way to combine them effectively.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may receive information that seems outdated, but portions of it can prove valuable to you, especially if you alter your plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- After you've put everything in motion, perhaps you can sit back and rest -- at least for a short time. Keep your eyes and ears open, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can take a little time to collect your thoughts before you have to present your ideas to those who may be able to put them to use.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can expect to encounter complications at some point, but if you stay the course, you can juggle your needs quite effectively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You begin to feel the effects of a recent decision. Perhaps it's time to make a statement of some sort. Ego is not an issue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There are many burdens you must carry alone, but you should be able to share one or two key concerns with your compatriots.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be able to share your opinions even though you have an obligation to follow instructions to the letter. Compromise may be possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will have to decide whether it is best to inform the authorities of your plans or to carry them out in secret.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in a situation that you could have avoided if you had spoken up when given the chance. Luck plays a role.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may come up with one or two possibilities that intrigue those who are currently in positions of authority.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your ability to analyze a situation creatively will give you a distinct advantage as others look at things in the same old way.