ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be on the same page as one who is considered an expert, but your own unique experiences give you an invaluable perspective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your reaction to an unexpected event has you wondering what's next. The answer comes at an unusual time -- and in an unusual fashion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The difference between "amateur" and "professional" becomes crystal clear to you. What seems to be one is actually the other.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may be time to consider doing something you've actively avoided. An unusual course of action pays off in more than one significant way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll take very seriously your responsibility for another's well-being, but you can't be there every hour of every day. Know your limits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have the power to make something special happen for someone in your inner circle. You may want to spend some time alone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been making plans, and today's the day to put them into motion. Some say you're only dreaming, but your dreams can amount to much.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Set limits for yourself today, and stick to them. Don't be tempted to do anything that you know you'll regret tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have some extra time on your hands, but you should be able to fill it with activities that add meaning to the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be responsible for more than usual. Make time for some fun; a few friends have something special in store.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The obvious is worth a close look. What you discover beneath the surface is likely to have lasting meaning for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want to pass the buck today; take responsibility where you find it, and be sure that others understand what you're about.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good time to give someone a piece of your mind, but you must do so in a way that increases the likelihood that he or she will listen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have something planned that will provide you with more than you had bargained for, and friends will want to come along.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can give yourself something special, and it's not likely to be something tangible. A memory sparks a creative process.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The routine you are used to may not fit the occasion. Focus on those who are doing things the way you want to do them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Let the healing begin! After today, you'll realize that you can let go of several notions that have been holding you back.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be playing a guessing game throughout much of the day, but this is because you've put yourself in an uncertain position.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can spend extra time with someone who makes you feel as though your stock is on the rise. Indeed, your special value is not in question.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can put two and two together and come up with a sum that surprises you. Some say it doesn't add up, but you know better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will be concerned with following the rules, but in one special instance you'll be tempted to do things a different way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to give another just what he or she needs, but take care that you don't sacrifice something you can't do without.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A pet project is likely to take up more time than you had thought, but if you juggle your time correctly, you can do it all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be facing a challenge that is unfamiliar to you, but the excitement of facing something new is irresistible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can be instrumental in closing the gap between two conflicting factions. There is much to work for, and you can make quick progress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may encounter a high level of resistance, at least until those opposed come to a more thorough understanding of your motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will want to stand your ground, even as the other side mounts an attack that borders on the personal. You are in the right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time for laying blame has passed. Now you'll want to do what you can to fix the problem -- permanently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can demonstrate "how to" for those who need to know, but take care that you don't reveal too much to your rivals or competitors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Reputation may become an issue before the day is out, but yours is solid. You needn't expect any serious threats to materialize.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You cannot avoid all criticism, but you can surely maintain a perspective that allows you to bear it with style.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone may be paying more attention to you than usual, and you'll be curious to find out why. The answer is not at all what you expect!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Serious issues demand some serious attention, but you may not be in the mood for such labor. You must respect those who are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have made some assumptions recently that will be proven false as the day progresses, but you're willing to adapt!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't let communication break down in any way. Too much is riding on your ability to get your message across.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must follow the rules, but you can do so in a way that asserts your own individuality. You needn't blend in.