ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're sure to encounter more than your share of contradictions today, but fortunately you'll know how to react to most of them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Money matters are likely to require more time and effort from you today, and you'll have to push certain other issues to the back burner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What someone else is unable to do on his or her own you should have no trouble accomplishing alone. The timing is just right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may be quite an emotional day -- not because you are more vulnerable than usual, but because of the issues that arise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may receive assistance from someone you least expected to lend you a hand -- and it will be of a kind that you rarely receive from others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Avoid making any impulsive decisions; you don't know how they may affect loved ones, and your first duty is to protect them as best you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There's no holding you back when you grab on to the strand of something and start pulling. You want to know all of what's happening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A recent reunion of sorts has you feeling differently about the way things are -- not that you want to make changes just yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself indulging in some sweet memories today -- and wishing that you could relive one or two past glories.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not get all the answers you seek today, but you should keep asking questions. You'll get something done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You want to present yourself properly in a situation that is foreign to you -- and this may take some special study.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to accept the fact that not everyone is willing to jump on the bandwagon today and help you in a personal endeavor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- No situation is likely to appear either black or white today; you can expect to be studying shades of gray throughout the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't let yourself say either "yes" or "no" merely out of habit; be sure to give questions careful thought before answering.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be wondering if recent decisions have been the right ones -- but what happens today should give you the assurance you need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a kind of flair for the dramatic that will certainly win you admirers -- provided you don't become overly self-serving.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A small change can have a major impact today. Lean on a friend who appears more ready to face certain obstacles. Light shines during the p.m.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to stimulate your mind today while pursuing a creative endeavor. You encounter someone who brings out the best in you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be in the mood to tackle the things that lie in front of you today, but you must overcome any reluctance and get busy!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're used to seeing things pan out the way you want, but today you may have trouble getting your own way at all times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must address certain immediate needs today without being too self-absorbed or self-indulgent. Strive for balance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can afford to use a little more energy today as you address certain issues. Confidence is high, and there's no reason for self-doubt.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're more interested in what direction you are headed than in what speed you are progressing -- but both are important at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not interested in things that keep you where you are; instead, you are eager to do that which has you moving about freely.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Consider all options that are presented to you today -- not every one will be attractive to you, but those will give you perspective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The instructions you receive today are likely to be clear, but you are not convinced that your boss's motives are all that pure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can rely on someone today to help you navigate some rough terrain -- especially when your emotions are already near the surface.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Self-respect is a key issue today, as those around you behave in ways that seem not to be in sync with your way of thinking about values.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't go around thinking that you are better than anyone else -- even though there are some things you do as well as they can be done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Priorities are in order -- but you may not trust that you have given enough serious thought to one particular key issue. Mull it over today!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A new idea has you thinking about how you do things -- and about how you may be able to change your methods in order to maximize your gains.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let a minor difference of opinion develop into something that could threaten a friendship; don't take things personally!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be in the mood to give way to someone trying to persuade you to fall in line -- but something has got to give.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can derive a great deal of valuable insight from your own dreams and daydreams at this time. A friend plays a strange role in your mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's likely to be more difficult today to do the things that you had planned than anything that results from chance or inspiration.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't have to work too hard to maintain your autonomy -- though someone may expect you to do things against your will at some point.