ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Providence has something quite exciting in store for you, but you mustn't force the issue. You must take small steps at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The quality of your work is not in dispute, but some may question the value of it when considered as part of the big picture.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can stumble upon quite a few bargains, but you must shop for what you really want. Money spent on what you don't want is a waste.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Like so many of your neighbors, you may find yourself taken in by a scheme calculated to separate you from your hard-earned cash.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Use care and don't let anyone else call the shots when it is your turn! You may employ a more subtle approach than usual, but this is good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are interested in seeing an unconventional, but timely, idea get off the ground. Today's opportunity is one that can really pay off!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in need of something that only one or two people you know can provide, yet you may be a bit too shy to ask for it outright.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something is likely to pop into your mind at precisely the right moment; you can use it to your distinct advantage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have misread the clock or misjudged the distance to your goal, but you have ample time to get there if you continue apace.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to see things done in the right way, but you may have trouble convincing some that your way is the right way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to see those around you adopt a common purpose, for you are confident that you can guide all to a major success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't succumb to the pressure that has been placed on you of late. Stand up, take charge and remain confident.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will win the respect of someone who has been on the outs with authority for quite some time. Perhaps a new partnership is forming.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be growing tired of the same old routine, but until you can come up with something equally beneficial, you should stick with it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have been thinking that things are shifting in ways that you can barely detect. Indeed, there are some welcome changes coming.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are eager to make progress today, but make no mistake: It may be slow going, but any measurable progress is something to be proud of.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You and your compatriots are on the verge of something quite exciting, but the next step -- or is it the first? -- may be hard to determine.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can count on a precious few to have your back when you most need that kind of support, but overall, your independence is secure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Proximity to those who share your ambitions is not altogether necessary, provided you keep the lines of communication wide open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Process and results are both a part of your planned success, of course, but process is your first order of business. Don't be premature.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll find solace in the little things, provided you allow yourself to enjoy them at all. You may feel somewhat overburdened.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be taken aback by someone else's forward behavior -- but perhaps, when the time comes, you can take a leaf out of his or her book.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There's no law that says you can't have what you want. All you have to do is identify it and go after it in the right way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been thinking that things were going a certain way, but all this time they may have been progressing quite differently. Adjust!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying to please two very disparate factions. This is virtually impossible, as you already know!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You were supposed to have reached a certain halfway point today, but you may be surprised to see that it has actually moved a bit!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must practice what you preach -- not because you will come under fire if you don't, but because others will be inspired when you do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who claims to know you quite well may see you in a very different light. This can be exciting to both of you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time to stop pussyfooting around and get to the heart of the matter. You and a loved one must come to some sort of agreement.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want to make progress on a personal level, but the object of your attentions may be a tough nut to crack. Use a more subtle approach.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you are doing makes perfect sense to you, but others might think you are actually trying to confuse, distract or mislead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are confident that you will win the support of those around you simply by doing what you have always said you will do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have been overdoing it in some respect lately, but you need your rest as much as anyone. Take some time for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're coming to the end of a period marked by unexpected strain on either the personal or professional front.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Short and sweet is your best mode of communication today; you don't want to make things too elaborate or explain yourself too much.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The best way to silence your critics at this time is to stay the course; only by succeeding at your current endeavors can you prevail.