ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Preparing for the worst is one thing, but expecting it only eats away at your own hope and spirit. Try to remain optimistic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though you're going through something all alone. In fact, you have quite an able team helping you along the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your natural optimism serves you well throughout the day, especially when a piece of news requires careful personal interpretation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to cash in on an opportunity that you may only have been flirting with lately. It's your turn to benefit!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may wonder at someone else's ability to remain positive under stress, but perhaps you should adopt some of that behavior yourself!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Transportation issues may make it harder to get from here to there, but you can accomplish much from home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Be sure to keep friends and loved ones updated about your movement. Much is likely to happen when you are away from home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are able to laugh at much that others don't think is funny, but there's no reason for you to adjust your perspective at all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Decisions are made one at a time, and progress is made step by step. You mustn't expect things to happen quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be trying to do things out of order. Although this suits your mood, it may not be very efficient.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to be reminded of a past episode that taught you a lot. Those lessons will come in handy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you want from a loved one may actually be rather difficult to ask for, but you'll find a way. Ultimately, you'll both enjoy yourselves.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You had expected to enjoy a little downtime, but instead you may find yourself caught up in a new kind of excitement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- While you wait for an inevitable turn of events, you can do something that makes a big difference when all is said and done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's the little things that really count, today and in the days to come. The plans you're making show a great deal of potential.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've set certain limits for yourself -- and certain goals, too. Make sure that you are not tying your hands unintentionally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in a position of authority that allows you not only to make the right decision, but also to implement it in the right way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be interrupted today not once, not twice, but three times -- and each time will surprise you more than the last.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in the mood for a little something special, and a friend or loved one knows just what you're talking about!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An accidental encounter provides you with just the reason you've been looking for to shake things up a bit at home or at work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An early start lets you build steam. Gather information quickly and be ready to put it to good use almost immediately.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your usual bag of tricks may not provide you with what you need; you'll have to search in places that are normally off limits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can derive a great deal of meaning from an activity that others consider nothing but routine and ordinary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend or family member may present an issue that requires your immediate attention. Don't be resentful; you can do a lot of good!

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.