ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know a thing or two that someone else doesn't, and this can give you a distinct advantage where a recreational contest is concerned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Progress must not be sacrificed by celebrating prematurely. You're going to have to keep things moving even after scoring a success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are feeling much more comfortable in your own skin, and it's likely due to the ministrations of a certain friend or loved one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have much to say to that certain special someone, and though the timing may be perfect, you're still reluctant. The risks are few!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can move ahead of a rival simply by doing what you've been doing all along. Your dedication and consistency count for much.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can score the gains you need, and then some. Keep your focus squarely ahead of you, and don't succumb to distractions of any sort.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be free to choose all manner of things that might have been off limits to you only recently. More unexpected changes are coming.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't sweat the small stuff, but be sure you are ready to deal with a major issue brought to you by someone who claims to be an ally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should be able to refocus and get the job done even after the unexpected throws you off balance early on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must work harder to keep your emotions in check, at least until you know that a certain danger has passed. Keep your eyes peeled.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can see where you want to be, but getting there may be much more taxing than you had expected. It's time to update your methods.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may be suggesting that you must give up one thing in order to gain another, but you know that you can actually have both very soon!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to prove something about yourself that you haven't even given a thought recently. It's time to look in the mirror.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be doing things in an unorthodox manner, but that doesn't mean it has to be controversial. Tread lightly where you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to roll with the punches will serve you well, as you're likely to attract criticism from many sides at once.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't shrink from your responsibilities, especially where young people are concerned. You can be proud of everyone's involvement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be doing to yourself what you have attributed unfairly to others. A close look reveals that you are indeed standing in your own way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want nothing to do with routine. You want everything to be exceptional and memorable -- though you mount a careful search for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you are best at will be clear, and others will not expect you to step out of your comfort zone -- unless, of course, you want to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Make no assumptions and deal in nothing but hard facts. Your knowledge can be profitably combined with that of another.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you've planned is unusual, to say the least, but you are likely to win the support of someone who's been critical of you in the past.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can provide necessary solace to those who have been through a great deal only recently. Soon, the situation may be reversed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must pay close attention to budgetary matters. You may be stopped in your tracks if things are even a few dollars off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Everyone's enjoyment depends on your attitude. Even the most pleasurable outing can be difficult if you're not in the right frame of mind.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your efforts are likely to get every possible reaction, from laughter to tears. This will give you a good indication of overall success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself in an awkward position, but a friend will come to your aid just in time. Together, you can get things back in order.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've reached a good stopping point. It's time to shift gears and start thinking about something you've put off for too long.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may be resisting you simply for the sake of being different, but most others are squarely on your side. You can move forward, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Some of the regulations you are facing may seem outdated -- or simply ill-conceived. In any event, you must play by the rules.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to trust a friend with a task that you've long assumed you would be completing. Don't let this become an issue between you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You shouldn't have trouble convincing the powers that be that your ideas are the most up-to-date and viable. You may have to demonstrate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be asked to do something rather distasteful, but you'll recognize that there is no other choice -- at least not right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to wait out a storm, either literally or figuratively. Of the two, a literal storm would cause less emotional distress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are able to do precisely what you are told, but you'll be tempted to bend the rules slightly to see what may happen as a result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be trying to progress too quickly, without really letting new information sink in. You needn't be in a hurry!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Emerging news has everyone around you making new plans, but you understand that the status quo has in no way been threatened.