ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll come to understand the motives of another much better, especially with regard to how they relate to yours, and how they affect them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your introduction to something new is likely to take a strange form, but you'll take it in stride, knowing that good will follow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must pay attention to the details, for it's there that success or failure is really made. Don't overlook the obvious, either!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In recent days, you may have given short shrift to something that is now coming back to haunt you in some way. You may have to scramble.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to look beneath the surface to see if you can increase your gains while minimizing your personal investment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone you had written off is actually enjoying a good deal of success. Is he or she now a rival?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your attention will naturally go to something that is not immediately essential, but it becomes utterly indispensible very soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may surprise someone in charge by arriving on the scene and beginning to work on an assignment well ahead of time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to surprise a friend or loved one, though that was certainly not your intent. Or was it?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What comes to you may not seem like the best idea in the world, but as you explore it further, prospects improve substantially.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be after something that simply cannot yet be reached. Still, you're not about to give up and go elsewhere.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Maintain a positive outlook even when things turn dark and cloudy, and you'll be able to lead others back into the sunshine.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to want to review several recent decisions -- and the actions you took as a result -- to decide what is best for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Doing the normal thing right now will not suffice. You'll have to take matters further and do something that few others really expect.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A recent arrangement risks coming apart if you aren't able to contain the emotions of someone who feels wronged in some way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Starting is the hard part, but once you do, you'll find that momentum carries you through the day with few bumps or distractions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let anyone tell you you're on the wrong track. Proceed confidently, undaunted, and discover what you will in the course of your journey.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be expecting too much from someone close to you; he or she isn't willing to make the sacrifice that you seem to be encouraging.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're bound to encounter difficulties, but it's in how you deal with them that you'll discover a new brand of strength and confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You won't be able to keep a certain secret very long if you don't remove yourself from the social scene at just the right moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll find yourself between two warring factions. This uncomfortable situation can be resolved only through honest talk.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have more time to get certain things done than you had originally thought. It's time to combine two key ideas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find that things are very much the way you want them -- except for one small aberration that gives you pause.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Things may become quite heated, much to your surprise. You are closer to a long-standing personal goal than you expected.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A meeting of the minds results in the formulation of a plan, but what happens next depends upon your willingness to go for it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your competitive spirit will drive you into a situation that requires you to bring all your talents to bear -- both seen and unseen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You should be able to remain on an even keel throughout the day, even though others may nearly lose control.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're putting the pieces of an important personal puzzle into place, but what happens toward day's end gives you cause for doubt.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Are you capable of doing what must be done? You surely have the skills, but pure will may seem lacking. You must prove otherwise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An encounter with someone you've long dreamed about gets things going in an unusual direction. You have much to gain -- and much to lose.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have more to prove than most others, but someone close to you offers up a very good reason to lie low and wait your turn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can offer a lesson or two to those who are in need of instruction. They will likely show their gratitude in an unusual way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to wrap your head around a difficult concept will endear you to someone who shares your outlook -- and your ambition.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're nearly ready to put your money where your mouth is -- or so you think. There may be one or two issues to resolve first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're aware of much that is going on around you, but you're not likely to let it affect you adversely. You have too much at stake.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who has gone farther and done more returns to give you some sound advice. You'd better take it, or you risk a major meltdown.