ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Are you willing to put yourself in danger to protect another? This is something you won't have much time to think about in the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Unfamiliar territory need not be daunting in any way, as long as you progress in a fashion that allows you to protect your interests.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There is no escaping certain financial issues. You must be willing and able to support a claim with appropriate facts and figures.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are well-equipped for the job, but there may be one or two special tools that you will have to acquire before getting it done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll regain your balance after a period of uncertainty and doubt. What lies ahead gives you every reason for optimism.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What happens to you and others today is a sign that things are shifting, and that shift will require you to make your own adjustments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to come to terms with a difficulty you haven't been able to surmount, as you and a competitor suddenly see eye to eye.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't resist the overtures of someone who seems to be turning everything on its ear. There is much good to be gained as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble laying out a schedule that lets you get everything done, as too many others have conflicting engagements.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Pleasure and profit go hand in hand -- at least for a time. Take advantage of an unforeseen opportunity, and don't be bashful!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may attract a good deal of criticism for approaching a routine problem in an unusual way, but some will jump on your bandwagon, surely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your motives may be questioned by others, but you can respond in a way that inspires confidence and eases tensions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- While waiting for an opportunity to set a certain plan in motion, you'll be able to get a great deal accomplished in another area.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A misunderstanding may set you back a bit, but a third party will step forward and makes things clear in a way you had not expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are eager to enjoy greater freedom and flexibility, but that may not be in the cards until you make a concession to someone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your way is not the only way, surely, but it may prove to be the best way, given the circumstances that you and others are facing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Ask, and ye shall receive, but it's not necessarily going to be what you requested. You can expect many more such surprises to come your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you are after may elude you, but you'll have a greater sense of what you really need as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll have to make certain adjustments in order to get everything to work together in harmony as originally planned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The only way to overcome your persistent malaise is to power through it and start getting things done -- even routine domestic tasks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to sit back and let another take control. You're on the verge of something big, and you must see it through yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be starting something that frightens you, but even that fear can be good for you! You'll rediscover your inner strength.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to keep a great many balls in the air as you juggle more responsibility than you originally signed up for.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to break one or two rules in order to get something done, but these infractions are likely to be overlooked by most.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're at the threshold of something new and exciting, but before crossing it, you must tend to some routine tasks still hanging over you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What lies around the corner is calling to you, but because you can't see it clearly, you have cause for concern. Caution is required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may wish you could go back in time and see things from an entirely different perspective. A friend can make that happen -- almost.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the board. Someone may be slowing you down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must search for more than the easy answers. This will require digging -- and a little courage -- but it will yield much in the end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your relationships are being affected by something you cannot pinpoint, but you must work to overcome such obstacles as best you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to get closer to a rival than you might wish, but this will allow you to see him or her in a different light.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What others tell you is worth some thought, but none of it is going to threaten what you truly believe. Engage in some honest talk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are closer to a certain personal goal than you have ever been, yet you may be frustrated by distractions all around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to remain somewhat moderate in your thinking. Anything that leans too far in any direction can prove hazardous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have much in common with someone who has recently assumed a threatening stance. The time has come to look beyond the obvious.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can expect to stop and start several times. Energy waxes and wanes, but you should be able to keep your eyes fixed on a central goal.