ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll hear a great many stories that have you wondering if you've been neglecting an option that never really seemed viable to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Are you ready and willing to let a friend off the hook in some way, today? It's time for you to forgive and forget, surely!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are unaware just how easy it is for those around you to assist you -- once you ask for help. Be sure to ask before it's too late!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be aware of what goes on around you if you want to avoid the associated risks. Ignorance is surely not bliss!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to act without being asked to do so. Taking the initiative will give you the advantage in many situations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be looking at a puzzle from the wrong perspective today, and the result is that you can't discern where to begin piecing it together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel threatened by someone who is not intentionally standing in your way. See if you can't solve this in a humorous way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can learn a great deal about yourself by listening to what others have to say. The mirror can tell you only so much!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can save money, but you're going to have to spend a little where you least expect it. Economic concerns may remain unchanged.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to tend to a tense situation as soon as you become aware of it. Wait until tomorrow and it will surely be too late.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to sort through a great deal of information before you find those one or two pieces essential to a current project.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The more careful your approach to a personal problem, the more likely you will be to solve it to the satisfaction of all involved.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others are depending on you to do precisely what you have said you will do -- no more and no less. You can make another's dreams come true.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your advice to another is likely to be "mind your own business" -- and, indeed, it's a good idea to take your own advice as well!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will want to communicate honestly and directly. Don't try to confuse another with double-talk, as it will only backfire on you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- News you receive early in the day will color your activities until nightfall and beyond. It may be time to circle the wagons.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The way you do certain things is likely to attract criticism, but you can weather anything that comes your way if you are true to yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself more deeply involved in a situation not of your making. Keep your eyes open and you'll spot a rare opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's important to keep moving; only by building momentum will you avoid the kinds of setbacks plaguing those around you at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to work to keep up with someone who is feeling more inspired than you are -- and who has more practical experience as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't let nerves stand in your way; you can do what is required of you without any doubt or insecurity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in the uncomfortable position of having to thank someone for doing what you may not have wanted.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must keep your emotions in check as you encounter a situation that has others boiling over. Self-control is the key.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will have time to take stock, personally and professionally. You may feel as though something is missing -- but why?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone who shares your outlook will soon share your ambitions as well -- and, perhaps, both your methods and motives.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to continue according to plan without making certain adjustments deemed necessary by one in charge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There are those who will follow you through thick and thin, but others are likely to challenge you and insist upon doing things their own way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend may not be entirely in sync at this time, and this results in tension that cannot easily be explained away.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to explore the future of a relationship that has, in effect, just begun. There may be something serious in the making.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Despite all you have done to convince someone else that your plan is the best for everyone, he or she may still balk at the last minute.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be ready to act when a certain opportunity arises that you have long been anticipating. Even a slight delay yields disappointment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day for taking turns. You and your teammates can assess with greater accuracy just what each brings to the table.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may receive assistance from an unlikely source today -- and just in time, too! Don't hesitate to take full advantage of it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to wait longer than expected for someone to give you what has been promised. Be patient -- it's sure to be worth the wait.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be recognized for what you have to offer -- but you must make it clear where you have drawn the line.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Being on time and ready to work is expected of you -- but you have much more to give than the bare minimum, and you'll quickly make that known.