ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A loved one makes a demand that takes you very much by surprise, but you can return the favor before day's end!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can get the job done quite well, provided you have not accepted an assignment that propels you out of your comfort zone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be feeling the effects of a fatigue that has sneaked up on you. There's a reason why you feel the way you do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have to face facts if you're going to pull yourself out of a current rut. A friend knows what you've been going through.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others will be saying that you were lucky, but you know that it's more than just luck. Your planning has certainly paid off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Use care to restore balance and harmony as best you can. No one wants things to proceed smoothly more than you do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Follow instructions and don't be tempted to make things up or improvise, no matter what may be promised to you in return.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to come clean. Someone is waiting to provide something unique and fleeting. Evening brings a rare opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The information you receive can be put to good use, but not immediately. You must engage in a little more study first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll hear what you need to hear through unusual channels. Don't be tempted to continue doing things in this unusual way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make a clever last-minute maneuver and avoid a hazard that, in the past, has victimized many others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be wondering what lies in store throughout the day. Only quite late will you realize what's been happening all along.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to work on certain key details of a plan that you're almost ready to put into action. Critics have little to complain about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be staring at the inevitable, but that's no reason not to speak your mind when given the chance. You can make a difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can get things done with remarkable efficiency, especially when those playing the same game are encountering unexpected difficulties.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to repeat yourself before you can be sure you have been heard. You may have to repeat yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can afford to be a little more aggressive when it comes to furthering your own private agenda. You know quite well where the line is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to see your problems evaporate, and they can do just that if you are willing to talk openly with those who can really help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll come up against a formidable opponent right out of the gate. After a slow start, you'll be able to mount a challenge of your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know the rules very well, and you know that some of them run counter to your notions of safety and effectiveness. What can you do?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time for you to throw your hat into the ring and see if you are the one picked to lead others toward something new and exciting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not want to negotiate with certain rivals or competitors, but that may be the only way to keep things moving forward at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to get back to basics, at least for a time. You'll realize that you've let certain situations get too complicated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The issue is fairness, and you can do a great deal to make sure that those around you are treated exactly as they should be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The more businesslike you can be, the better -- in all things, even those endeavors that you usually take quite personally.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a way of saying things that can win the admiration of those who are not usually impressed by folks like you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're excited about what tomorrow brings, and with good reason -- but you mustn't neglect what today has to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can prove to everyone involved that you're in the right place at the right time. Your contributions are evident and valuable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you hear is likely to be far more important than what you see -- or say. Keep your ears open and your mouth closed!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What appears before you from out of the blue is worthy of your careful study. It might propel you to a new position of prominence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be disappointed that others haven't stepped up to do what you think is necessary, but perhaps you should do so yourself!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can keep a rival off balance throughout the day simply by sticking to your game plan -- which has been cleverly devised.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to get caught up in the blame game; focus on issues that can be understood and problems that can be solved.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your own freedom may be worth fighting for, but there are certain hazards that even you don't want to face directly right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have your eyes on the prize, but you're not the only one. You're going to have to run the gauntlet before the trophy comes home with you.