ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may finally break through a strange sort of barrier that a new friend put up between you. Things can be taken to a higher level.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can explore things more freely once you set aside any prejudices you may be harboring -- and yes, they are there to be set aside!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know how to do what you are being asked to do, but for some reason you are standing in your own way. Now is no time to stunt your own growth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others may not be willing to let bygones be bygones at this time; you may have to step in and prevent things from getting ugly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you are considering at this time may not be necessary when all is said and done -- and is, as it happens, more dangerous than you may know.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day to make certain decisions that will affect your career in the long run. A new relationship begins to yield fruit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may not understand your intentions today; make sure that your actions are accurate reflections of true, sound motives.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to put to use some of that very rare and unusual knowledge that you've picked up in your travels. Others are impressed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you begin must be finished, and there's no two ways about it. Take care that you don't bite off more than you can chew.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Fixing a current problem will take more than mere cosmetic adjustments. You're going to have to get to the heart of the matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Are you willing to talk about difficult subjects among those who may not appreciate their import? If not, much will be put on hold today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A new perspective is what's called for at this time, but to get it you're going to have to try something that doesn't come naturally.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may spend much of the day waiting for a certain opportunity that is not guaranteed. If it doesn't come, you have a backup plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The experts are likely to find that you have much to offer today, even though by their standards you may still be an amateur.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may experience a sudden decrease in confidence today as a result of a misstep that was, in fact, nobody's fault. Recovery can be swift.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You play your way, and the competition will play theirs -- and by day's end, it will be very clear which method is the most effective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not agree with another's findings today, but you have little or no recourse right now. Soon, however, the situation changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even though you are likely to make mistakes throughout the day, the overall effect of your efforts will be to impress. Rewards come your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're gearing up for something big, but you mustn't forget that special someone who has need of your time in an entirely different vein.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The way things "should" be is something you may find yourself thinking about more and more as the day progresses. What steps can you take?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be in the self-improvement business, but you'll want to take a close look at why you do things and how to do them better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not want to take advantage of any cheats made available to you -- but despite the moniker, they are not really against the rules.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can feel things starting to move in a new direction today. Follow along, and see if you can't begin to exert a personal influence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's important to know when things are being done for fun, and when they're not -- and what the stakes are, no matter the situation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone will come to you with an idea that is unlikely to get off the ground without your help. You need a little more information.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be afforded the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in a free and creative manner today. Yes, showing off can be fun!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- After starting something new in a strong and aggressive manner, you may find yourself falling into a past pattern of uncertain behavior.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find that things go much better if you are part of a team than if you try to do things entirely on your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as though you are grasping at straws, but bit by bit, you are gathering enough information to make a difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're looking at alternatives and trying to come up with one that is a sure thing -- but that doesn't exist right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The plan you have is sound, but you may want to listen to what another has to offer. You can understand layers very well; listen carefully.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Try to be as considerate as possible today, even when you are feeling like the pressure is being increased and the heat is turned up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Those in charge are asking you to do things in a way that doesn't come naturally -- but you can adjust and meet them halfway.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are in search of something that may elude you for quite some time, leading you here and there in a seemingly random pattern.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What means one thing to you is likely to mean something else to someone else. You must both be willing to see the other's point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are not in favor of an official decision that was made without any thought to what might work for you and a large group of people.