ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are enthusiastic about a new assignment, but you mustn't make the mistake of thinking you know how to fulfill it. Get expert advice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're spending a little too much time interacting on a social level, when in fact you should be focusing more on getting the work done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A challenge that comes your way may not prove difficult until you are so deeply immersed in it that you have no choice but to continue.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't call it quits until you have taken the time to go over everything you've done and assess its true effectiveness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should be able to reach your goals, provided you get an early start and avoid the very distractions to which you are most susceptible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your abilities, combined with those of another, should make success all but assured. Creativity is at a high point.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can make a good impression on someone who is usually quite resistant to the kind of charm you put on display.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must expect things to pick up dramatically -- especially when it comes to internal rhythms, which may be quicker than ever before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can bring a great deal of enjoyment to those who are usually asked to go about their business in a rather unfeeling way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can persuade others that what you are doing is, indeed, the right thing to do. Not everyone will support you, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will not be satisfied until you and a partner take something to its logical conclusion. You don't want to stop halfway there!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Give yourself a little more time than usual to do a certain thing that must be done before you put your work away for the day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been counting on someone else to be there for you for quite some time. He or she may not have what you need today, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to get started on a project you've been looking forward to for some time -- but you can expect at least one false start.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your association with a certain person or organization may be coming to an end. This is not something to prevent; it's a necessary next step.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be tempted to show your generosity in a certain way, but second thoughts keep you from doing what you had originally planned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have trouble determining, at first, who is really on your side. You'll devise an accurate "litmus test."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll receive help from an unusual source, but you must realize that this will not be available to you every time you need it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take the time to watch how things develop. It's important for you to understand the inner workings of a certain key system in your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be looking at something literally when, instead, you should examine it for its metaphoric or symbolic meaning.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be challenged, but you have what it takes to acquit yourself well -- even if you are surprised by someone's unfair tactics.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- For now, you'll be on top simply because you have the skills required to do what is necessary. Can that be maintained indefinitely?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be vacillating between two valid points of view. Try to avoid making a decision until you are more certain.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Winning and losing are both part of the day's experience. Which you do more of will depend on your ability to be fluid and flexible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may seem unusually melancholy as the day begins, but it's really uncertainty about what is just around the corner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An old friend may be treating you in a new and unusual way. You must trust that you will not lose his or her affection.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You do not consider yourself a hopeless romantic, but a hopeful one -- especially after you receive a message from someone in your sights.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're afraid that things may cool down between you and a loved one if you make plans that may take you out of town. Talk openly about this!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A chance encounter might send you on a trip down memory lane. Be sure to return to the here-and-now by nightfall!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone you haven't seen in quite a while may resurface and begin making demands that you feel are unfair. An old issue is haunting you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have what it takes to do something that someone else wasn't able to accomplish. Remember, though -- it's not a competition.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be feeling rather awkward about a confrontation that had you backpedalling to avoid a danger zone. Let bygones be bygones!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be waiting on someone who doesn't realize he or she is part of a puzzle you are trying to complete. Make your intentions clear!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have more to lose today than you did yesterday. As the stakes rise, you must be sure that you are ready for whatever comes your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Give yourself credit for what you've done! Things have not been easy, and one particular obstacle required you to adjust dramatically.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Keep track of how much time you spend tending to someone else's business. He or she doesn't realize the extent of your commitment.