ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can be instrumental in closing the gap between two conflicting factions. There is much to work for, and you can make quick progress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may encounter a high level of resistance, at least until those opposed come to a more thorough understanding of your motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will want to stand your ground, even as the other side mounts an attack that borders on the personal. You are in the right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time for laying blame has passed. Now you'll want to do what you can to fix the problem -- permanently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can demonstrate "how to" for those who need to know, but take care that you don't reveal too much to your rivals or competitors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Reputation may become an issue before the day is out, but yours is solid. You needn't expect any serious threats to materialize.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You cannot avoid all criticism, but you can surely maintain a perspective that allows you to bear it with style.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone may be paying more attention to you than usual, and you'll be curious to find out why. The answer is not at all what you expect!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Serious issues demand some serious attention, but you may not be in the mood for such labor. You must respect those who are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have made some assumptions recently that will be proven false as the day progresses, but you're willing to adapt!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't let communication break down in any way. Too much is riding on your ability to get your message across.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must follow the rules, but you can do so in a way that asserts your own individuality. You needn't blend in.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your innate courage will play a very prominent role throughout the day, especially where another's sensitivity is concerned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't be so sensitive that you react to every little word in a manner that is out of proportion. Not everything is meant to offend!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble coming up with a new way to accomplish a routine task, but it is important to do so in order to maintain your interest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your involvement in another's affairs may be seen by some as inappropriate, but you know it's all on the up and up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be prepared to put in more time than originally agreed upon -- especially when it comes to a project that a newcomer is in charge of.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be reaching your breaking point, but before you get there, you'll have one or two very important tasks to accomplish on your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know when to call it quits, but you'll be tempted to go farther than usual. Don't make the mistake a friend has recently made.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll come to an unpopular conclusion, but events will stack up in your favor before the day is out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to deal with someone whose behavior and attitude simply do not mesh with your own. Still, patience can see you through.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What begins in a subtle or unnoticed fashion is going to make quite a splash later in the day -- and you'll be caught up in it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're expecting to get some help from someone who may not know that he or she is in a position to help in the first place. Communicate!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The favors you ask of others must be possible. If you demand too much of those around you, your circle of friends will surely diminish.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't have to do very much to close the day on a high note. Just do what comes naturally and focus on what you know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take proper precautions to ensure that you don't find yourself looking away when you should be looking directly at what you are doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus is the key. Keep yourself moving forward in a way that pleases you without sacrificing productivity or safety.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone playing the role of boss will appreciate your loyalty even though you both know that this is only a temporary situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to realize how important someone else is to you, but you'll want to be sure you don't realize it too late!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's exactly because there is something so unusual in your methodology that so many are pulled into your orbit. You can get a lot done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Seeking a way out of a difficult situation before you have a real solution at hand is not advised. You must stick it out!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised and delighted to learn that you and a partner have so much in common. Something more can develop soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you've been close to for some time may seem to be drifting away, but it's not likely to be anything serious or long-term.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You and a friend can proceed cautiously together down a path that neither would want to explore alone. Solidarity is key.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're trying to focus on one endeavor while another proves more tempting than you had ever expected. You can try going down both roads.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to feel as though you have your mojo back, especially given the response your work is receiving from partners.