ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid betraying any false feelings by speaking in a way that could be misinterpreted. Choose your words and tone with care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your humor is sure to carry you through, but others may not always think you are being funny. What is it that rubs them the wrong way?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have reason to be proud of a child or someone else under your care. He or she shows clear signs of having had good instruction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in no need of the usual encouragement; your confidence is high, and you have a great deal of pluck.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have time to take care of some personal business, even as you immerse yourself in work. Your capable multitasking is on display.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself more interested in a routine endeavor than in any rare and unusual opportunities that come your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you're after isn't likely to be yours until you recognize that your methods of pursuing it are not showing you off to the best advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be impressed with the way someone else is able to get things done without attracting any undue attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are considering a sacrifice, but know that what you believe it will do for another may never be completely realized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It may be time to reach out to someone who recently offended you in some way. You've been harboring resentment long enough!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what you know, and what another knows is of no greater value. Perhaps you can put your knowledge together and try to collaborate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You haven't been guarding another's safety for this long just to see him or her throw it away. Step in and prohibit dangerous behavior.

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.