ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are eager to set off in a new direction, but you must stay the course until you have tied up one significant loose end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Facts and figures require some study; you are not quite up to speed, but once you are, there will be few who can really keep up with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be ready to support whatever position you claim as your own. You can't expect others to accept your views without question.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A combination of influences will have you trying to go in two directions at once -- and for a while, you can do this with some success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may realize that you are responsible for more than can be outlined or annotated. Trust your instincts and don't settle for easy answers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The instructions you receive may not be quite what you expected; you can be glad that your preparations were so thorough!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have set your sights quite high, and you can reach all that way if you are careful to find stable footing before making the attempt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Symbolism of all kinds will be significant to you throughout the day. Certain number and letter combinations attract your attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Loved ones are feeling the need for increased communication at this time; you can do them one better by dropping in unexpectedly!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't afford to let a minor conflict go untended today, or it will almost surely develop into something significant.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been evolving at a steady pace of late, but today you may have reason to put a stop to a certain kind of personal growth -- for a while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Progress is all but guaranteed today; what can make the difference is your unwillingness to come to what may seem a silly agreement.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may run into someone who has plans for you -- but are you really able to drop what you are doing and change course midstream?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can arrive at a place of harmony and contentment -- but only if you do what is required of you before it is considered overdue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can show those around you that you have, indeed, learned a valuable lesson from something that happened to you only a short time ago.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in the mood for some old-fashioned fun, and someone knows just how to satisfy you -- but with a surprising twist.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A strong start gives you confidence, but you mustn't think that you can't be overtaken. Pay attention to what the competition is doing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to look at things more closely than usual today in order to get every bit of information available to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know just what you want, and you know just where it is -- but getting from here to there may prove more difficult than expected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be looking forward to doing something quite particular in your spare time, but external forces seem to conspire against you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Pay attention to all environmental signs; you can't afford to be caught off guard if the weather suddenly becomes inclement.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to want to do all you can to get ahead at this time, as you are expecting something of a slowdown a little later on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll remember something you did quite a while ago -- and that will likely inspire you to do something new and quite remarkable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may think that things are heating up in a way that cannot be controlled -- but someone you know holds the key. Stay close!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can work quickly today, but you may not always work error-free. You must recognize your mistakes immediately, and correct them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a rival may come face-to-face today, perhaps for the first time. What happens between you may affect others dramatically.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time for a little shameless self-promotion. If you miss out on this rare opportunity, you'll have a lot more work to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The first part of any journey you take may be characterized by uncertainty. You're not afraid of wrong turns, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to dig deep to come up with just the right strategy to deal with someone who is willing to challenge you directly at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to hide the emotions that a certain situation gives rise to at some point. Share what you are feeling with a loved one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be feeling as though a part of your life is no longer as strong or reliable as it once was. Focus on what works!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be welcomed into new company by many who know just what you bring to the party. Your contribution is highly valued.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are those who prefer fighting to anything else at this time -- but you're not fooled by their preference. Harmony is best for you!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be changing the rules just a little to suit your own needs, and others may discover that those changes work for them as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be sought out to take part in something new today because you have a knack for working quickly, and without much preparation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be willing to let another have the credit for his or her invaluable contribution to a project you have been leading.