ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A certain realization comes to you quite by surprise, and things are likely to look up as a result. Family matters predominate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may cross paths with one who brings out the competitor in you. Woe to any rival who underestimates your abilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good time to focus on household matters. Other routine affairs beckon, but this is not the best time for some of them; choose carefully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your mischievous streak is in full bloom. Take care to avoid doing anything that throws another wildly off track.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have the chance to explore an endeavor that has piqued your interest, but which demands a certain degree of research.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be asking many questions, but perhaps the most important is "why?" Give yourself a chance to explore motivations freely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will have to think twice before spending any extra money; your financial situation is becoming more complex daily.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are tempted to indulge yourself in a way that may not be quite safe at this time. Listen to the warnings of a friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which is uninspiring is not for you -- or, if it is, it is only after you make some dramatic and necessary adjustments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be starting over in a way, and much that you do will seem new to those observing you. You can rely on your instincts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Sometimes you have to serve another in a way that is not altogether dignified, but the favor will be returned if you do it today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The more straightforward your approach, the more you will discover something about your endeavor that is exciting and new.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's important that you keep your mind squarely on the task at hand. Stray, and you're likely to sacrifice something you dearly want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't let the quality of your own work suffer because someone else isn't able to keep up. You may have to go it alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know best what is really needed, yet there are those who think you are merely guessing. You can prove you're in the right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The opportunity to spread your wings and fly higher than ever before may be irresistible, but know that there are dangers involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may receive a warning just before something untoward happens. It's not your fault; you may not have enough time to avoid what's coming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Guesswork will certainly be a big part of your day, but you can base your conjecture on instinctive knowledge of the way things work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must get cracking if you expect to accomplish everything that you have laid out for yourself. You may have to edit your to-do list.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to be reminded of what another is trying to do, and this will enable you to adjust your own efforts accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know the importance of all the messages coming your way, but you understand that you are into something rather big.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can present yourself in a favorable light. As a result, an offer is likely to come to you that satisfies a certain ambition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't hold back when it comes to your participation in a group effort. What you have to offer can make it a huge success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're looking very carefully for that bad apple. It's important that you find it before it ruins the entire barrel!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- This is the day you have been waiting for -- you mustn't wait any longer! It's time to make your intentions known to one and all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make a big difference to someone who is waiting for his or her big break. A decision you make answers all questions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can put your expertise to good use. Those around you may be surprised to learn that your motives aren't selfish in the least.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Any attempt to delay the inevitable will only serve to make things worse. You're not good in uncomfortable situations, so why cause one?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There are those who wait to hear what you have to say, but you may not be certain that you've really made up your mind yet. They'll keep waiting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone has been trying to contact you, and you may have a funny feeling that the message is one that will do you both good and ill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will want to take a look at what you've done and determine whether it is something you want to keep doing indefinitely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in line for a promotion of sorts, though it may actually be an unofficial process that puts you in a leading role.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can provide yourself with the kind of contentment you seek, but you have to know what you really want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more specific the assignment, the more likely you will be to complete it. General instructions may only cause you confusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The stakes are high right now, but you are used to dealing with issues that are weighty and prominent. Speak your mind!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Not everyone is likely to react to what you say and do in a way that pleases you, but you mustn't let that slow you down!