ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have to say something to a friend that you've been avoiding for some time -- but this may be your last opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be delivering certain messages to others throughout the day, but don't neglect to check your own inbox occasionally!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to tone down your displeasure today before letting anyone know how you really feel. Keep your reaction proportional.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have several obstacles to get past today before you reach your final destination, and your means of travel may be unconventional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be far too concerned with what others are doing right now, and not focused squarely enough on your own principal endeavors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to mouth off to anyone -- whether or not he or she is in charge. Keep your opinions to yourself for the time being.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your routine is likely to be upset by an unexpected development, but your adjustments can be swift and effective.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care that your attempt to use humor to defuse a situation doesn't backfire! Some may not appreciate your kind of joke.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Keep your eye on someone who is tempted to cross the line. You won't have to alert the authorities, but rather offer a word of warning.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been allotted a certain amount of time to get something done, so don't shortchange yourself; use it all -- and get it done right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are recovering nicely from an emotional upset -- but there are certain issues arising that will require your sensitive attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can expect others to react strongly to your suggestions today, whether in favor or against. You can rally support in a clever way.

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.