ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't believe that anything is a sure bet. Indeed, much of what you do at this time amounts to a crapshoot of sorts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want everything to line up a certain way so that you can tend to business in a tidy order. Expect the opposite!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You keep expecting someone to show up who can add a little spark to your day -- but when he or she comes, it's something else you will get!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to make demands on another that you wouldn't have made on yourself. Fair is fair, no matter what the situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be put in the awkward position of having to protect yourself and a rival at the same time; now is no time to take sides.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're on the fence about a certain issue that has you thinking one thing and then another in rapid succession. Try to clear your head.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now that you're nearing the end of a certain phase, you'll be able to see just how you can to get out of an unexpectedly sticky situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The approach of something you've been long ignoring will change everything for you today -- at least for the time being. Don't resist.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not have much time to complete a certain task, but if you manage it, you'll have a lot of time to indulge yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been working hard, and it may seem that you have nothing to look forward to but more work. Perceptions can be misleading!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble ignoring certain distractions -- especially since some of them have been intentionally planted by a rival.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have to get the lay of the land very quickly if you find yourself in unfamiliar territory. The powers that be won't wait!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A coming storm can be avoided if you are willing to set aside a certain issue that you've actually been feeding all this while.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not the one to put everything in its place, ultimately, but you can surely help get things moving in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There are some things you're good at, and some things you're not. Today you'll be reminded of at least one thing in each category.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been sitting back for too long now. It's time for you to come forward once more and involve yourself in a more direct fashion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You think highly of a certain someone, but that person may not know just what to think of you -- yet. You can change this situation later in the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may choose to interpret the signs in a way that favors your own agenda, but in reality, things may get more difficult. Be prepared.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can add something to the mix to improve everyone's creativity and increase overall enthusiasm. It's that unique "certain something."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to be reminded of what you are doing wrong when you know full well that some things will never be done quite right!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can guide others toward the completion of a task that requires a great deal of skill and impeccable timing. Share in the glory!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Short and sweet is what you're after. Overcomplicate anything, and you're sure to find yourself in more than a little trouble.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Seek, and ye shall find. If not today, then surely tomorrow -- provided you know exactly what it is you are looking for, and why.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to repeat yourself more than once. Give someone your ear, and you'll learn a thing or two that you can use immediately.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't think that you can just go off half-cocked whenever you feel like it; today, you must employ more self-control than usual.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A promise made today has you wondering what might be in store next if you do not hold up your end of this unusual bargain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may wish you could involve someone close to you in a certain project, but you know deep down he or she is not up to the task required.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to fend for yourself through much of the day, when previously you were used to being cared for in a certain way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others may think that you are in cahoots with someone who is, in fact, not on your side at all. Where's the misunderstanding?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to help fund another's pet project sooner or later, so why not do so now while both parties are on the same page?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The work you are doing is valuable, yet you may have some temporary doubts about your suitability for the project as a whole.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you know and what you don't know are likely to collide in some fashion today, leaving you in an awkward (but not impossible) position.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know better than anyone what is likely to be required of you, so despite another's good advice, you may do things your own way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling out of touch somehow, but perhaps that is because you haven't tried your best to keep communication lines open.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's no good trying to work in absolutes. Nothing is as simple as black and white; you must be ready for a lot of gray.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- In your attempts to do harm to another, you will only hurt yourself. Be advised: Now is no time to lash out, intentionally or otherwise.