ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're in no mood to make a private event into something social -- though it may be difficult to turn people away.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is the time for you to ask those difficult questions that may lead to answers no one really wants to hear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be laughing very soon about a situation that only yesterday was considered tense and unwelcome. Your sense of humor is a saving grace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to see in your behavior today the ties that bind you to certain family members.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to protect yourself from the kinds of hazards that plague others who are not as responsible at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An uncomfortable situation may not be avoidable -- but you can certainly manipulate it in such a way that you come out on top in the end.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is no time to put up with something that goes against the grain. Speak up, and perhaps your objection will result in a change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have the chance to prove that the things you make happen are beneficial to those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be asked to justify your every move today, but you can bet that someone will ask you to explain some of what you're doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Any lack of communication today is likely to result in a lapse in understanding that, in turn, leads to a system failure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're willing to comply with the rules, but you're eager to do things your own way as well -- and this, indeed, will be a balancing act.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may encounter a good deal of resistance until your critics realize you're working for something that is in their best interest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A member of the opposite sex has you thinking that almost anything is possible -- and so it is, but you'll have to make at least one sacrifice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are inspired to do something that not many have done -- and you'll do it in a way that makes another think he or she can do it too.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have little time to get everything done today. So much depends on making a strong and early start. Are you ready to do what must be done?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself dealing with someone who makes negotiation and cooperation much more difficult than it has to be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you expect is likely to transpire in a way that is both satisfying and surprising. Don't try to make everything fit into a single pattern.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The light at the end of the tunnel may seem far, far away -- but you can reach it, surely, if you keep up a consistent pace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to find someone whose motives and methods are very close to your own -- and a valuable partnership may soon be formed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll know the difference between the real and the unreal thanks to a development that has you facing the essential head-on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A mildly irritating situation can actually be transformed into something you enjoy if you don't let yourself become too frustrated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're expecting to receive assistance from someone who doesn't seem to know your schedule -- or your immediate needs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're craving information that you can use to further your own agenda, but what you get is really only helpful to another.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not in the habit of doing for another what you feel is dangerous for yourself -- but today is a good day to break that rule.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can accomplish what you have planned if you progress in a logical fashion. You can overcome obstacles one at a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be asked for information that is not at your fingertips; ask for the time you need to research the answers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that your aggressive stance isn't interpreted as maliciousness. You really don't mean any harm to anyone -- you're just eager.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not likely to follow all of the rules to the letter -- but you can stop short of rewriting them entirely to suit your needs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may come close to breaking someone's heart -- but not in the way you may think. He or she is likely to have more at stake than you know.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to pursue what is possible through unusual channels today. The ordinary isn't likely to inspire you at this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be more discriminating when it comes to your likes and dislikes. Today, you cannot afford to appear uncaring.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Follow your instincts, and put your faith in your own natural abilities. What you've learned in the recent past comes in handy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What seems normal on the outside is likely to prove quite unusual when you examine it more closely. Use necessary caution.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Energy is on the rise, but you must be sure you know what to do with it when the time comes. Certain criticism will be unavoidable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must do things in a way that is honest and true. Any attempt to change your style to suit another will prove disappointing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone is keen on knowing what your true motives are -- but this says more about him than about you, for you have been honest from the start.