ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What another is doing may impress you, but you must know that you cannot match him or her in any significant way. Be yourself instead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are able to see what lies ahead of you with greater clarity than you have in recent days or weeks. A plan needs to be revised.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll enjoy a new perspective, but take care that you don't like it so much that you start yearning for permanent changes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to present yourself in the same way others have in the past -- but your new way may soon become the only way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to hear what someone has to offer, but you may have to wait until a few obstacles are cleared out of the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Personal issues take precedence. You may be asked to make a choice that you've recently been trying to avoid.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that instructing another doesn't cross the line into criticism or, worse, mockery. Be only sincere and helpful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll make your entrance at exactly the right moment, allowing others to take something further than they ever have before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Though an enemy or rival may be under your thumb, it's best that you show mercy and avoid doing anything out of spite.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your creation is likely to catch on very quickly. Take the time to explain your motives to those who are the most interested.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble doing something if you adopt another's style. Instead, trust yourself and do it your own way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may misinterpret certain signals, with the unfortunate result that you put yourself in an awkward or embarrassing position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Giving someone what he or she asks for can make you feel good, but it may not be in his or her best interest. Think twice!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to receive an offer that has you rethinking much of what you've planned for the near future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's only one thing that you absolutely have to do, but you want to fit in something else that carries great personal importance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're about ready to give up on someone who simply doesn't seem able to keep his or her word. Still, such a step is hard to take.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your personal feelings may not be entirely appropriate to the situation at hand, but you are unable to partition them off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in the mood to work closely with a certain someone -- or perhaps you have something else in mind altogether. What's going on?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are keeping someone waiting for what you may consider a very good reason, but he or she will surely be after you for an explanation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in need of some assistance -- not to execute your plan, but to get everything cleaned up afterward. Call a friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're in the mood to see things done in an unusual way. Perhaps you can take a leaf out of a mentor's book.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must make a plan and stick to it. There's very little wiggle room, and others will surely be watching you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Despite conventional wisdom, practice isn't likely to make perfect, but there's no reason you can't make some real headway.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Focus on doing the things you really want to do. If you set your mind to it, you can fit them in and get other things done, as well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can score points with someone who has been critical of you in the past. Things are shifting, and you could soon have an important ally.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in the mood to hole up and shelter yourself from all that is going on around you, but there are certain tasks you cannot avoid.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not feel inclined to do things the way you are told to do them, but be advised! Improvisation may not yield desired results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be willing to expose yourself to a certain danger if you're going to make the headway you had hoped for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Events of the day are likely to change your mind about something you had thought was a certainty. Other changes are in the wind, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be entering a phase of prolific creativity, but you must be willing to do only what you are instructed to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're making assumptions that could endanger much that you are currently trying to accomplish. Stick to what you can prove!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You needn't wait for permission to get started on a new project, but you're going to have to fit it into an already-busy schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Recent research may have led you down a very strange path, but you can get yourself back on track. A friend points the way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have little to complain about, but complain you will -- simply because you are not yet moving at your desired pace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone may be trying to rob you of your sense of security. You must be willing to stand up for yourself in no uncertain terms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those around you may share your frustration, but only you will be in a position to do anything about it. You know what must be done.