ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The game you are playing at this time may be fraught with unseen dangers. Protect yourself by remaining out in the open as much as you can.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things may not transpire according to plan until you step in and orchestrate a shift in coverage. Some are not doing the right things!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your judgment is not quite as clear and unbiased as you had hoped. It may not be the best time to make a final decision.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others are seeking a way to get around your authority, but you know what's happening and can maintain your superior position.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your ability to keep someone at arm's length may not be as effective as usual. You may feel somewhat crowded as a result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Everyone is willing to do what they can to ensure your safety and comfort, but the truth is that you can, indeed, take care of yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will find it easier to talk to friends as well as enemies if you launch into honest discussion without any hint of hesitation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to take advantage of any and all resources -- especially those that are available only rarely. The odds are with you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Those who are usually around to help you may not be able to oblige, which means you must face a certain challenge on your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You recognize the importance of the position you now occupy. Give someone the chance to prove him- or herself. Evening brings a surprise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care to avoid carelessness, as that is the one thing that can lead to irreversible errors you cannot afford to make.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- For some reason, you may not be feeling as balanced as usual. Something is affecting you in a new way; get some trusted advice.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to feel as though what you have been asked to do will come very naturally -- but you may find the opposite to be true.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you provide to others will be given to you in turn, when the time comes. But don't let yourself ask for anything prematurely!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some may think you know everything, but they are just under the spell your style and personality cast. You know that truth!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can give someone precisely the right thing at precisely the right moment, but he or she may still not show full appreciation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're beginning to think about how things might have turned out if you had followed a different course. It's never too late to experiment!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are seeking a way out of a personal situation that is bringing you down more and more each day. Don't shy away from open discussion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A temporary breakdown of communication must not be allowed to affect you for more than a few moments. You have a backup plan in place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to find yourself in a good position for negotiating with someone who holds the reins of power. Don't tip your hand!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone in charge is waiting for you to reveal one or two pieces of information that only you have uncovered. Don't keep them to yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What goes on outside doesn't have to affect you if you remain safely indoors -- but that may not be possible every moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're letting a certain doubt or fear get the better of you. Today, you can stand up and assert yourself in a new and effective way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to work hard to keep a cascade of mischance from sinking a current project. You can avoid any permanent harm.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself unable to settle differences between two parties in the way you had anticipated. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What is presented to you as an explanation of sorts doesn't seem to make any sense. You may want to mount an investigation of your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Putting yourself front and center will only expose you to criticism -- and perhaps another unseen danger. Are you ready for that?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to take direction while remaining true to your beliefs will certainly hold you in good stead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let yourself become defensive when someone begins to criticize. You can always learn something from a different perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself drifting, unable or unwilling to focus on what has recently become the center of your business life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What is bothering you? Something isn't right -- that much is certain -- but what it is and how it will affect you remains a mystery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to rely on alternative transportation to get where you have to be, and arriving on time may prove quite a challenge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to be sure that everyone understands what you expect, and what you will accept -- which may not be the same.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone close to you may not be able to check in regularly, but you know that he or she is well-equipped to handle any situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be trying to get something done in a highly unorthodox fashion. The results may please you, but the pace may be quite slow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There may be some confusion over official policy. You can present more than one good reason to make a change.