ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Many may think that all you have going for you right now is a set of gimmicks or tricks, but you know that this is not the case.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to determine very quickly just what the best approach will be for you and those around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An opportunity that presents itself may not be available to you ever again. Be ready to act swiftly and decisively.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can rise above the level of ignorance that you find at work or at play. Do your best to avoid active judgments, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to stay the course and make sure that the direction you are going serves all of your immediate needs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to act on a notion that you've been turning over in your head for quite some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your private routine may have to be altered a bit in order to accommodate someone else's needs, but it's a change you're willing to make.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A brief impairment may slow you down enough for you to get a better look at where you're going -- and a better idea why.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can turn a negative into a positive before the day is out. What happens when your back is turned makes a difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You should be able to get a lot of information, even when someone else offers you only broad strokes. Interpretation is key.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to wait longer than expected for word from someone whose activities far afield affect you more directly than anticipated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Upon review, it's likely that your first instincts may have misled you. The facts do not support your first assessment; be flexible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't feel as though you have to smooth the way for someone whose approach is more aggressive than your own. Focus on your own needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to have to make room for others throughout your day, literally and figuratively. Much depends on a gracious state of mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Things are likely to get quite busy during the first part of the day, and the momentum will have to be maintained for quite some time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be feeling threatened somehow by the development of a situation that was not of your making. Avoid becoming too defensive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Communication is the key. Much depends on your ability to answer questions simply and directly. Don't let yourself be distracted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not doing anything at this time that you were not in some way meant to do -- or are you? Only you can judge, but do so honestly!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A certain sacrifice may be required of you, but you'll be ready to make it willingly when the time comes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Routine provides you with a certain comfort. When the unusual presents itself, you may find your stress level rising considerably.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should be able to get things done according to schedule, but tending to an unexpected personal need may delay you just a bit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to break a rule or two in order to have things as you want them. Don't tell anyone, or everyone will want to do the same!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will impress those around you with your independent spirit, but at certain points, you'll want to do what you are told!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager to see some improvement in your own personal situation and in the situations governing those around you. Make it happen!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be wondering what all the fuss is about, but later in the day you'll realize what is going on -- and how important it really is.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to avoid irritants of all kinds. A smooth, steady approach is advised, especially when you're away from home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can demonstrate to others that you're ready to take on a little more responsibility. A productive day is in store.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will encounter certain ups and downs, but a friend or loved one can be by your side for the majority of what you have to face.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may require a friendly intervention in order to get past an obstacle that has been staring you in the face for some time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Normal behavior may be misinterpreted by some who do not know you as well as others. By day's end, everyone is on the same page.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- With a little technical assistance, you can become quite adept at doing something that only yesterday may have seemed overly daunting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A friend is eager to join you for a certain adventure. Be sure, however, you don't sacrifice your own private enjoyment too much.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to keep up with developments as they occur. Information comes to you in different forms, requiring some interpretation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be facing a few obstacles, but if you ask the right questions, you'll be armed with all the information you need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The little things make all the difference. You'll be in a position to ask for help from others who have been there before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be aware of everything that is being done for you, which is good, in the main. Someone holds the key you've been looking for.