ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you take advantage of an unexpected opportunity, you can rise to the top and be recognized for work that no one can match.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It doesn't take much to make a friend or companion feel good, nor does it take much time. The littlest thing can last a long while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're more eager to get started than almost anyone else on your team, but you need them behind you to make the most of an opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely the creator of your own nightmarish situation, so why not go back to the drawing board and make the necessary changes?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do much for someone who is in no position to do things for him- or herself. Such generosity will be rewarded, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want someone close to you to understand what you are going through, but take care! Some things are best left unshared just now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- How you arrange things on the homefront will make a big difference as you try to do more in the time available.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is not the time to insist that everything be done a certain way. Indeed, a little experimentation can go quite far.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your reasoning may be faulty, which explains why you cannot yet grasp a situation that has taken control of you recently.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There are several aspects of a current project that require some attention. Where you start can make all the difference.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must procrastinate no longer. Today is the day for you to dive into a certain project to be sure that you can finish it on time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to see what a friend is up to, but you must first complete an assignment that you have waited too long to begin.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Divide and conquer, but know that which portion you tackle first will make a big difference, so you must choose with care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want to keep your eye on the clock, as you cannot afford to miss a certain opportunity that will come around only once.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're expecting more from those who choose to join you in a current endeavor -- and they know it. They can certainly come through for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone in charge may be surprised to learn just how helpful you are willing to be at this time. This is nothing new, of course!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Interpretation is the key to deriving useful information from key developments. You're going to have to think hard about what happens.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Share your opinions with those who ask -- the more openly and honestly, the better. It can prove rather cathartic for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to want to be sure that the right people are doing the right things in the right way to keep you safe in days to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will come to recognize something inside you that puts a new spin on everything you've been doing recently.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Proximity can be quite important to you, especially when it comes to a certain friend or loved one. You want to be close!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll find that maintaining a certain steady mood is essential to your progress. You mustn't be flighty or mercurial.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll enjoy sharing with a friend something that is very important to him or her. Although it's your first time, you'll immerse fully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your extremities may not function as efficiently as you would like during the first part of the day. You need a warmup period.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can share your time with someone without having to do too much together. Just having him or her there makes a difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can benefit from a stroke of good fortune. Perhaps others would like to join you on this adventure. Give someone a gentle nudge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're coming to the end of a highly creative period, and you may find that it's harder to do what came easy to you only a short while ago.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Give yourself a little more wiggle room, and you can surely prevail -- especially if you learn to experiment on the job in the right way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be amazed to discover that what you've been hoping for all along is about to happen. Now it's time to take advantage of that!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't bring others down by harping on the little things that could be done better. Focus instead on what they're doing right.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think it's entertaining to do things a certain way, but the style you're developing may not be suitable for the times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Common courtesy goes a long way. Others are more willing to give you what you need if you ask in just the right way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be in the middle of a slowdown that you don't completely understand. Perhaps there is no real reason for it at all!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are able to climb higher than you had anticipated, but take care! You're entering a zone that offers many dangers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're about to begin something new, and you're feeling prepared and eager to take those first few steps. A friend concurs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be impressed by what someone brings to the table, but in time you can integrate it into your own efforts.