ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to get some advice that strikes you as odd -- until you realize that you've been misinterpreting a certain situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll receive assistance today precisely when you need it most, and you'll want to return the favor at the earliest possible opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can help someone you know from letting things slip through the cracks. Yes, it means bearing more responsibility than usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't ignore the signs that are right in front of you. Once you take them in, several questions will be answered.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you do unintentionally is likely to be more important in the long run than anything you have planned. Let momentum build.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your understanding of a key situation will make the difference between taking a step forward or a step back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to see where things are headed, yet you know there are certain dangers to address if you let a situation go unabated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- How you express yourself makes all the difference. There's nothing wrong with letting others know you know what you're talking about!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll benefit in a roundabout way from something that a neighbor or casual friend does as a matter of routine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on the task at hand and don't let yourself be distracted by something that you think will be much more fun.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to bear a burden you had hoped would not be yours -- but you can rise to the occasion and acquit yourself in style.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you talk about yourself and your endeavors will tell your rivals much about what you are really about. Do you want that?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An offer you receive from a friend or neighbor may simply be too generous -- and timely -- to refuse. Don't worry, you can return the favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Continuity allows you to see things from all different perspectives, though your first glimpse may not be what you expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A formidable adversary is poised to engage you in a way that seems threatening, but, in fact, it is nothing you can't deal with handily.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have to provide yourself with more support than you have had in the recent past. You may have to put a current project on hold.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't know what you are trying to accomplish, but you do know that with every step, you are getting things done one way or another.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Experimentation can yield important information. You can pick up the pace after you realize you've armed yourself quite well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you're currently planning may not be good for you or for those around you, and today is the day to consider making a change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you don't tell anyone what you're up to, then you're not likely to receive the support you really need as you face greater challenges.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can work at a faster pace than usual, and it's unlikely that the results will suffer in any way. In fact, creativity is quite high.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can avoid any tumult that occurs in or around your home today by simply withdrawing, but that isn't likely to solve the problem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may receive a warning from someone who has already encountered certain dangers that now lie before you as well. Listen and prepare!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be waiting for something essential -- and waiting, and waiting. Take care you don't let yourself become distracted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to work with someone about whom you have heard a great deal. He or she also knows of your abilities, and may want to meet soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're willing and able to give someone the help he or she requires, provided you have ample notice. Some preparation will be necessary.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be more willing to get along with those who rub you the wrong way. Such compromises can bring long-term benefits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to be in control of your own fate, but certain issues may simply be over your head. Don't hesitate to ask for help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Watch how you spend money and think about what is truly necessary and what is not. Don't throw cash around indiscriminately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Many are looking to you to see how to behave in a certain situation looming ahead, but you may not know yourself just what is required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can afford to be a bit more tolerant of others, particularly those who are simply letting their exuberance run away with them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're making things more complicated than they need to be. Let another step in and help you streamline the situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- This is a good day to assert yourself in a new way. This can be seen as an experiment that leads to one or two important lessons.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must avoid being too emotional even though several things that happen are likely to push your buttons.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Any changes you make will surely be effective, but perhaps not right away. One change you may consider is adopting a more patient mindset.