ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want to get started on a key project before turning your attention to a routine problem. It's important to get it underway right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can defend yourself without doing anything to upset the apple cart. A quiet, subtle approach is best for everyone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A rival isn't likely to mount an offensive against you immediately, and this comes as a relief, as you're not yet quite ready.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be wholly successful in your key efforts today, but you can learn a thing or two that will help you up your game tomorrow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be showing signs of fatigue; take some extra time to ensure that you are protecting yourself against accidental injury.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have a stronger impact on things than you might have expected. Keep up the good work, and experiment a little.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may hear reports from afar that have you excited about your own prospects in the coming days. You can visualize success very clearly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll end up exactly where you want to be by day's end, but you may have to give up certain information to a rival.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be time to strip away all unnecessary trappings and focus solely on a central issue that faces you directly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can demonstrate a new level of expertise. Your critics will be few, but vocal. It may take a while to win them over.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to go over the same ground again and again before you really get to the bottom of a certain personal mystery.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will have to work hard to get essential information out of someone who is determined to keep it from you. This conflict is ongoing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're making plans that may be difficult to set in motion exactly as you lay them out -- but minor adjustments can do the trick.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may fear that others are trying to mislead you, but in fact you have been distracting yourself for some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have much in common with someone you've only just met. Don't assume this means you were made for each other, however!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who has been in your life for a long time is about to assume a much more prominent position -- and tug on your heartstrings a bit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can clear up a major misunderstanding simply by pointing out a very minor point that everyone else has simply overlooked.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a rival have two very different opinions about what is going on around you. You are confident that you're correct.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Making bad assumptions has landed you in your current position, but there are steps you can take to reverse the situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You feel comfortable with a pattern that has become established in your personal life, though a decision still needs to be made.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may suffer from homesickness even if you don't find yourself far from home. A long-term issue is rising to the surface.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think that you're in charge, but in fact someone else is calling the shots. There are signs all around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Keep track of developments as you become aware of them, and you'll be able to keep up with any rival who challenges you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be making comparisons that will allow you to come to a greater understanding of yourself and a key figure in your life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're being watched, but not for the reason you had assumed. Once you understand why others are fascinated, you can make that work for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be expecting more from a certain situation than is actually possible. Still, your optimism can serve you well now and in the future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are ready for anything -- or so you think. A surprise may come to you, unintentionally perhaps, at the hands of a loved one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't let anyone interrupt you when you are working on the central component of an important personal project. Protect your time and efforts!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone in charge may not understand your motives, but he or she certainly appreciates the work that you are getting done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A new phase is just beginning, and you must be sure that you have dotted all your i's and crossed all your t's before moving on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to deal with some technical issues before things are humming along as anticipated. Avoid making any decisions prematurely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know how to do what has to be done, though others may stand in your way for reasons you cannot yet grasp. Be patient -- and ready.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself following a trail of clues that lead you directly to a major new discovery. Keep it to yourself for now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you're interested in seeing things done a certain way, you need to explain to others exactly what you know how to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your enthusiasm is high, but your readiness could be improved. You can spend time later in the day preparing for what's coming your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to wait until a routine interruption has passed before you can really make an impact. Others will wait their turn, too.