ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not realize that someone else is charting a course that is very similar to yours. It may be possible to work together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you take the lead, you should be able to keep it all the way to the finish line. It's all a matter of maneuvering in a tight space!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not realize that everything leading up to this moment has made you vulnerable in some way. Focus on self-protection.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The longer you wait to get started on a certain task, the longer it will take you to get up to speed. Morning is best for this kind of work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling rather strange about what you have been asked to do, but if you do it efficiently, you can minimize any discomfort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be working closely with others to make sure that everything remains on the up-and-up. Now is not the time to break the rules.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can experiment more freely and find a way of doing something that will trump the competition and give you a commanding lead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are sought by a friend for some advice. What you have to offer can make the difference between success and failure for him or her.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be called upon to lend your particular expertise to an endeavor -- but take care you don't get sucked in completely!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What do you think can be done to lift your spirits? It's important that you shed any kind of melancholy as quickly as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know that what you are doing can surely yield the results you seek, but not everyone is convinced. Let your actions speak for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble fitting everything in -- at least on paper. When you are up and about, you'll see that much more is possible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be required to do or say something that doesn't come at all naturally to you -- but you can make the adjustment and satisfy needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to have everything in place to make a new start of sorts. Still, there are some things you must take along with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been spending more time than necessary on a certain endeavor, so stop distracting yourself. Streamline your efforts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more you try to force someone to reveal information, the more likely he or she will clam up for good. You must tread softly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't be careless -- in fact, quite the opposite. You must give every detail a bit more attention than it usually warrants.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone may be trying to get you to do something his or her way, but you know that your way is best -- for now. You needn't compromise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If you're going to go for the brass ring, you'll need to reach beyond your comfort zone. Such an effort is currently favored by the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have a way with words, and you can convince a skeptic that you've been right all along -- perhaps! Don't celebrate prematurely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to move forward with a project that has only now been finalized. A rival has other plans and may stand in your way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Once you get started with a friend or loved one, you'll find that stopping is easier said than done. But why do you need to stop?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been thinking long enough about what step to take next. It's time to take it! You needn't worry about the feelings of others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're ready to talk things over with a loved one in a serious and well-considered manner. Leave as little as possible to chance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may receive an invitation that will require you to alter your previous plans -- if, indeed, you intend to accept.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be hoping for more social interaction than the day initially promises, but if you play your cards right, you can free up evening hours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't let fatigue keep you from doing what you know is important -- for yourself as well as your family and friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A seemingly trivial matter is likely to prove quite important before the end of this unusual day. You can help a friend prepare for a journey.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to part with anything of value until you are certain you won't regret it later. You know what you must hang on to!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to believe what someone else has to tell you, but as events transpire, you may begin to have second thoughts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're on the right track, but something pops up in your path and may slow you down for a while as you figure out what it means.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll feel the pull of someone who shares more with you than you had originally thought. You can both apply imagination to a problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your first attempt to fix a problem didn't really hold, but perhaps you can try something new that will have a greater chance of success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to make a decision before you've really examined all your options. A family member may have valuable input.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're going to have to put your foot down, as someone close to you is about to cross a very important personal boundary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The simplest explanation is likely to be the most viable -- though in one key situation, you may find things getting rather complicated.