ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A friend may not understand how you are able to turn the other cheek so easily; today you can prove the value of doing it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The research you've been doing -- academically or practically -- will come in quite handy today and in the days to come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are in for a surprise; the plans you've made will have to change because certain underlying circumstances have changed suddenly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You needn't speed up and risk making errors because you are going too fast. Maintain a comfortable, steady pace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're following the rules, yes, but you're doing it in a way that you can call strictly your own. Some officials may object.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The choices you make will either limit or maximize the potential you enjoy tomorrow. You know what to do when the chips are down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not have time to weigh every decision as carefully as you would like. Once you prioritize, things should fall into place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to take a calculated risk, and you must be sure that you have calculated all possible outcomes, not just some.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you believe the good comments about your work, you have to believe the bad ones as well. Listen to reason, no matter what is said.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you're going to quote chapter and verse, you had better be sure you are doing so accurately -- and that you know what it really means!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must make yourself available to help another who is in a tight spot. Don't get too greedy; your affairs will surely wait.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The change another is making in his or her life may actually inspire you to consider a long-overdue change in your own.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're very interested to know what the immediate future holds, but some things may be kept under wraps until the time is right.

TAURUS (April 20--May 20) -- The more unusual your approach, the more likely you will be to capture the imaginations of those around you. Give it a whirl!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself traveling about much more than expected, and your mode of transportation may take you by surprise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time has come for you to join the hunt; what you're after is more valuable to someone else, but you can still have a good time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pay attention to the sights and sounds of nature, and you'll surely have stories to tell when all is said and done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The common takes on greater significance than expected. What you have to contribute makes a difference to those on your team.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't overlook the obvious. Indeed, that which is clear and evident may prove to be most important.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What seems an antiquated approach to someone else is sure to serve you well -- provided you have prepared yourself in the usual way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- No matter how much you dress up an average idea, it is still average. With a little more thought, however, you can transform it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to have a go at something that another has claimed as his by rights. Go ahead and do what you think is right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something you don't expect is likely to make its presence known in an unusual way -- and you'll be hooked.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A delicate approach is advised. The stars have something in store that may be long remembered -- if you arrange it just so.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have the chance to show others just how good you are, but your particular specialty may be rather unusual and unexpected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to look back at your own path with care in order to determine how to tackle what lies ahead. Navigation may prove tricky.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can deliver the goods, but you may not be feeling up to form. Remember, sometimes style takes second place to substance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may not feel like things are shaping up the way you had hoped, perhaps because a friend is not in attendance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself in charge of something that is relatively new to you -- and perhaps unknown. You must immerse yourself quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to sustain momentum because someone else has been standing in your way. What is really going on here?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You like what you see today, and you know just what to do about it. You may have more than the usual tricks up your sleeve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be ready for an important meeting when the time comes, but until then, you may have doubts about your own true intentions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can share with family members something that becomes far more important to you as a result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can do something quite memorable today, and even your critics will be applauding your efforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel somewhat like a first-timer, despite any previous experience you have under your belt.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The matchup between you and a certain rival is likely to be a lively one. By day's end, you still may not know who has come out on top.