ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may experience a rather rough start, but no matter how difficult things get, you must continue this solo effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can plan an important role in the affairs of a Capricorn native, but he or she may have to be kept in the dark for a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Nothing is as simple as black or white. You'll surely find things most intriguing when they are presented in shades of grey.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be facing a challenge that is chipping away at your confidence bit by bit, but what you do today can reverse that trend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have to dig deep into your bag of tricks in order to come up with the perfect response to an unusual request.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Honor and integrity are more important to you now than they have been in the past -- and you can do much to improve another's reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to wait until you receive more information before you can finally put a primary plan into action.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be required to step in and do what another cannot. While it may be something new for you, you can acquit yourself well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a way of talking yourself into and out of things that may or may not suit you, but today you feel trapped for some reason.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Actions speak louder than words. Focus on those things that money cannot buy. Even a rival is worthy of praise by day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You should be able to maintain a positive attitude all day long. Give another the chance to shine when you've had your fill.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Looks can be deceiving, so take care that you give someone the time to reveal more than what is only skin-deep.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A halfway mark will come and go, and you'll be relieved when you find yourself on the downhill side of a tough journey.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make your mark without doing anything out of the ordinary. Still, you may want to explore certain out-of-the-way options.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A watched pot never boils -- or so they say. Today, however, you'll have no choice but to keep your eyes on the center of what is going on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Leaving another to fend for himself may be an option you have, but it's certainly not the best choice. Do what you can to lend a hand.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be riding high during morning, afternoon or evening hours, but not all three. You can choose which, actually, in certain respects.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is waiting for you to come through as promised, and today is the day. There's no reason for you to hesitate or postpone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to look at yourself in the mirror and comment honestly on what you see and how it makes you feel. Change is imminent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be required to do something that you've been resisting for some time, but today the rules have changed and all should be well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone in charge is eager to work with you on a project that is fraught with hazards, but they're the kind you know how to address.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know how to circumvent a certain problem, but you may discover that it's better to face it head-on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is bound to notice if you try to get away with something. Do everything on the up-and-up, and don't bend the rules.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're waiting for other members to get fired up before your team can really prove itself in the field; the time will come soon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are eager to get to know someone better, but you mustn't rush things. Focus on presenting yourself in the most natural light.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a tendency to be rash under certain circumstances, and those very circumstances may exist today. Use caution; be patient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to get out and explore the world around you, but you may be required to stay closer to home as domestic issues beckon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time has come for you to move on, perhaps, and bid farewell to a chapter that has brought you great contentment. More such cycles lie ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself in unfamiliar territory. In your eagerness to get back to what you know, you may have to risk much.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day to listen to what others have to say, to assess the situation and to get the lay of the land. Be passive, but engaged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be called upon to represent those whose common notion is not all that conventional or popular -- yet. Its time will come!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be at the beginning of a journey and not even know quite where you are headed, but your instincts will see you through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are confident that others will rally to your defense if what you do brings you under fire. Your instincts are keen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be tempted to call it quits, but that would be unwise at this time. Be patient and see what transpires in the next few days.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have a great many supporters, but none of them can do what you know how to do so well. This gives you a certain confidence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have overdone it a bit a while back, leaving you feeling empty or unwell in some way. It's time to be more disciplined.