ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A message to a friend may get lost in transit, but when you hear of the mishap, you can surely make things right with little effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to trust another with an endeavor that requires a certain touch; you are confident that you're the one for the job.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can make any necessary changes to your routine in order to maximize the odds and virtually guarantee your success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can look back and enjoy the memories that a past accomplishment affords you. You made a big difference in the lives of others, too!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be rather insistent that certain things be done in a certain way -- and in a certain order, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to miss out on something that has become a tradition in your family, but the reason is a good one. Don't miss out next time!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be wondering when a friend is going to give you what you recently asked for. He or she may be waiting for the right moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not expect a rival to come up with such a potent way of catching up with you, but by day's end it will be a close race!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An issue arises requiring you to see things from a different perspective, but much that you've learned will be helpful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Not everyone is as confident as you are that a certain endeavor will end well, but only you know where it is really going.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not fully understand what it is that you are after, but today, as if by magic, you'll be much, much closer to it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be setting yourself up for disappointment, but there is nothing that can dissuade you from your current course.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may think that you need no help at this time, but when it comes your way, you would be unwise to turn it down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to resist the influence of someone who has been "working on you" for some time. Giving in might be fun after all!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't pass up the opportunity to connect -- or reconnect -- with someone who is more important than you may know.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A reminder of times past may not be entirely welcome as you have your head -- and your heart -- full of current pressing issues.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Do you have everything you need to perform up to par? If not, you can surely replenish your stock and be ready for the next event.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can avoid toady's dangers simply by following a few simple rules -- rules you set for yourself some time ago.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Not everything is quite as it seems, or as it should be. As a result, you may feel slightly off-balance all day long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may receive assistance from an unusual and unexpected source, and it will far exceed your expectations in every way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have the chance to join forces with another; do so, and you will give up some autonomy, but the odds of success will improve.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't respond too emotionally to someone else's inadvertent actions. You will only make a bad situation worse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be suffering from a malady that is entirely of your own making. The cure is within your own power as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble deciding how to react to someone else's offer. Do you want to involve yourself, or not?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do better for yourself than you have in the recent past, and this notion will inspire you to explore a new and exciting option.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Give yourself the credit you are due, while others do the same. You have something remarkable to be proud of, surely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must redouble your efforts if you expect to overtake your No. 1 rival, who has recently moved ahead of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have time to do more than you have been assigned, but take care that you don't suddenly find yourself with too much to do!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can enjoy an unexpected frolic of sorts before the day is out, but much depends on your readiness when the opportunity arises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others are likely to gravitate toward you for reasons that escape you, but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy the attention!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must find the time to check in with a family member who is dependent upon you for support at just the right moment. Don't miss it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may experience an epiphany when you receive an unexpected message that throws some things into doubt.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to watch the world go by -- though you will surely be tempted to take part when something special gets your attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may discover that someone you thought was a critic of yours has actually been supportive of all your efforts from the beginning.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have a way of perfecting things others have not been able to perfect; today you can put the fruits of your labors on display.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A change in your behavior may throw someone else off balance for a while until he or she comes to grips with your unusual motives.