ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're in no mood for the kind of talk that is merely an empty exercise; however, real communication is something you will really enjoy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a choice between a premium purchase and something that is much more in line with your current budget. This is a difficult choice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be called upon to do something that doesn't come naturally to you, but if you are given two or three chances, you can do it quite well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to step in between warring parties and demand that they set aside their arguments and acknowledge common ground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you have any questions after getting complete instructions, be sure to ask. You may not get another chance -- at least not right away.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which has been forbidden is something you may suddenly discover you very much want. How can you make this happen?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do on your own is likely to give you some enjoyment, but it may not propel your career forward in the way that you had hoped.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care that you do not make your requests and demands so specific that others find it impossible to comply.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to attract a good deal of attention, especially when you react to a piece of news that is wholly unexpected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Do you want to cause trouble for a friend, or do you want to be supportive in any way you can? The choice is yours.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your prospects are all quite good, but a decision you make early on may actually put you behind the eight ball for a time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you do today is likely to be permanent, so take care that you don't do anything you're going to regret in the time to come.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good time to hone your skills even further, though some may say that you're as good as you can be. Do not take this to heart!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be asked to fill in for someone who is unable to tend to his or her own responsibilities. This should not be too much for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a rival may find yourselves facing off directly before the day is out. This can prove a contest that gives you great enjoyment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself wishing that a certain someone were in charge of a current project, for you are experiencing some personal tension.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have a chance to reconnect with that which is most important to you at this time. A loved one is behind you 100 percent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Where there were doubts, today there can be certainty, but not if you allow others to dictate what you must do every step of the way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A promise is made that makes you somewhat suspicious, though any negative developments have other, farther-reaching causes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not fully appreciate the implications of your actions. Someone else is sure to instruct you, however!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll receive a gift of sorts, but not the kind you expect! Indeed, what another does for you is going to be long remembered.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your thinking is not the same today -- you've gone through something of a change that is affecting things on a very basic level.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Need and desire may be at odds for a time, but if you are clever and quick, you can figure out how to satisfy both by day's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are experimenting with different methods, but a certain one is likely to continue exciting and inspiring you. This may well be the one to keep!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can learn a thing or two not only about those around you, but also about yourself simply by watching others go about their business.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know that you are facing certain personal dangers, but you're also willing to take a calculated risk -- for personal reasons.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- One more thing can be done than you have planned, but anything more than that may prove to be too much for you to handle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be witness to something quite unusual, but upon reflection you'll realize that it was not entirely unexpected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have something of a struggle in store when it comes to catching up to someone new on the scene. He or she is challenging you directly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will find yourself racing against the clock for a while, and it may take you longer than usual to get up to speed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- In a situation that usually brings you calm relaxation, you may actually find tension and discontent, but this should not last for long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel that you are behind the curve, but you can catch up swiftly once you set your mind to it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What begins as a necessary but brief pit stop is likely to turn into something that gives you more pleasure than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be tempted to invite someone else along for the ride, but take care that he or she doesn't ask for more than you can give.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy just enough time to yourself to replenish your stores of patience and tolerance, which you will need in abundance very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know very well what you must accomplish, and if you accomplish anything less, you will face certain hardship. Don't procrastinate!