ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be depending on another in a way that can work against you if don't make a change. Today you can alter the dynamics.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You aren't likely to have occasion for a side-trip today; you'll want to be sure you reach your primary destination with time to spare.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can come up with quite a story to tell someone when you are on the spot, but the best thing you can do is to tell the truth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't argue with someone who holds all the cards today. Wait until the deal is yours, then name the game to suit your own situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have a hard time telling friends from enemies during the first part of the day -- but later on, the line becomes quite clear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's no reason for you to harden your heart today; be open to what comes your way -- and to the emotional involvement it brings with it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to make a dream come true today -- and it doesn't matter how big it is, how fancy, or how much it is coveted by others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are trying to get in touch with someone who, for some reason, doesn't want to get in touch with you. All it will take is patience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to make some real money, but you may have to say no to someone who makes you an unconventional offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been avoiding a certain situation long enough; today is the day to say yes to someone who has been waiting a long time for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have more at stake today than you may have guessed -- and this will be very clear just when you think the day is winding down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can unveil a trick or two today that wins you the attention of someone in charge. You can take it from here.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have good cause to brag, but you'll want to keep your opinions of yourself to yourself -- at least until you are among friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can show someone close to you what you're really about today, and in the end you'll be much closer -- but is it too close?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot claim to know what someone else is doing, or why -- but you can combat his or her encroachment with a dedication that is all your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone special has been looking out for you for quite some time. Today you can think things over.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Read between the lines today and you'll learn an important lesson that can hold you in good stead throughout a trying time to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A new idea comes your way today, and though you may not be able to take credit for it, you can surely make it work well for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Taking things one step at a time may be the sensible thing to do, but you're not feeling all that sensible right now!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to make someone else wait until you are truly ready before he or she can count on your own personal contribution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't be able to use that old excuse today. You must be willing to do all you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may consider it a mistake to follow your instincts today, but it's not -- though it may complicate matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to stick with what happens to you today. Trust that everything will turn out all right if you stay the course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're getting things all wrong at this time, and it would behoove you to get to the bottom of a situation that you are misreading.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're coming down to the wire, and you must be ready to shift into overdrive in order to keep a rival from overtaking you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those who know you best understand why you are doing what you are doing at this time; today you should have to make very few excuses.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The difference between where you are and where you want to go may be almost immeasurable. Seek a place to enjoy the view.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive important information that has you wondering if you're doing what is best for you and those closest to you. You are!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any doubts you may have as to the validity of your actions will be dispelled today as soon as you begin to reap their rewards.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're concerned with your position at this time, but there may be very little you can do to improve your standing right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A purely recreational activity is likely to become much more serious today as the stakes are raised and your "way out" is blocked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can shake things up a bit and enjoy what happens as a result -- but you must be ready to spring into action at the slightest provocation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be getting very close to something you have sought for quite some time. Whether you can reach it now is a matter for debate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's a good time to consider reclaiming a friendship that has seemingly lost its luster, though the cause is surely understandable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Pay attention to the little things that happen all around you today, and focus on those things that disrupt internal rhythms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to learn all you need to know today through the usual channels -- except for one small detail that you uncover on your own.