ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to follow instructions to the letter. Take care that what happens doesn't catch you totally by surprise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may become frustrated by the lack of pertinent information available to you as you carry on your own private investigation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may ask you for assistance, but that is only a clever dodge. There is something else going on, and you can find out what.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Promises are made, but only you seem to be confident about keeping them. You will learn what motivates others in this situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone in charge may be waiting for you to come through as promised, but he or she is unaware of an obstacle standing in your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to interrupt your work to come to the aid of someone much younger and less experienced than you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your own personal comfort is likely to be far less important to you than that of someone you have pledged to help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Pragmatism takes over and guides your decision-making process even though emotional issues are front and center.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your search for something to give you a bit more comfort and confidence will end well -- and sooner than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone who has pledged loyalty to you in the past is likely to reaffirm that promise in a way that is entirely unexpected today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone may try to hold you accountable for something you have had nothing to do with, but don't get defensive or aggressive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Time is on your side; you can bet that others will learn the truth and shift their critical focus to someone else far more deserving.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will want to check your schedule very carefully to make sure you don't miss something that could come back to haunt you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time for you to give someone precisely what he or she has been asking for -- with no "interpretation" on your part.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep your wits about you even as you forge ahead into a highly emotional situation. Personal issues must be addressed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be trying to figure out how to do the impossible, but a rival is very close to doing precisely that. It may be time to concede -- for now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep yourself safe from external forces that are working against you. It may not be the best day for traveling far from home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll receive a piece of news that you can put to good use almost immediately. Someone has wronged you, but it's not worth retaliating.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can turn the other cheek and ensure that things do not escalate past the point of no return.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are in the mood to explore something new and perhaps even dangerous. Someone who has been there before can guide you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be attracted to people and events that are somehow veiled, disguised, or foggy. Use care when navigating this territory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to hide your feelings in all situations -- nor should you. Be sure to express yourself delicately, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must guard against going too fast, as you will be unable to make the best decisions when consumed with the need for speed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find it necessary to double back and retrieve something that you have lost along the way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager for things to be simpler and more streamlined, but that's not likely to happen unless you make it happen. Start now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're working on a plan to improve performance in all areas, but you'll require the assistance of a trusted partner to see it through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Even in small doses, a certain something may be too much for you today -- and you know exactly what it is.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The progress you are making at this time may be measured in large or small increments; what matters most is its qualitative value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can keep an eye on things to be sure that all is happening the way it is supposed to happen. Your critical eye is quite keen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Focus on the little things; anything that you let slip by is likely to grow bigger very soon and cause some serious difficulties.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Keeping your feelings to yourself may not be your best course of action; there are those who can listen without judging.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be feeling rather vulnerable, but it would be a mistake to hide yourself away. Surround yourself with true friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things will ebb and flow throughout the day, but you can remain constant simply by standing your ground. Others can and will follow suit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can expect others to be pulled into your orbit. If you know where you are headed, you can lead others successfully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You run the risk of overdoing it. Listen to the advice and warnings of those who have been in your shoes before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- This is a fine time to offer something of value to someone to whom you usually pay little or no attention. A subtle shift is underway.