ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can express almost any idea in a way that has others flocking to listen to you. Avoid that which is archaic or outdated, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can remain optimistic even if you receive a piece of bad news. It was expected, after all, so surprise is not an issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- That which you face head-on today isn't likely to be significant to you in the days to come. The direct approach certainly serves you well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who has been in your shoes in the past has a lesson to impart, but you may not be receptive until the last possible moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you picture in your head as you uncover more and more information will serve you well as you come to grips with the reality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not fully understand a message you receive, as much of it is likely to be in code.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are confident that your current course is the correct one, but there are those who may feel you are taking the long way to your destination.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Those who share your interests may not be entirely compatible with you at this time, as your methods may be too unconventional.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care that others don't see you in a vulnerable position during morning hours. Later, you can let your hair down a bit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The advice you received only yesterday may already be outdated, and you'll have to seek out a new method that has yet to be tried by anyone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be careful not to assume that everything you hear is correct simply because it comes from a usually reliable source.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be ready to swing into action when you receive the go-ahead from someone who is in a position to oversee everything.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A purely instinctive response to a surprise development propels things down an unexpected path.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will have to make a little extra effort to be there for a friend who has made his or her needs known to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An unusual mode of communication can enable you to transmit messages that would normally go unexpressed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The expression of something very simple may actually prove quite complicated, but in the end, you'll get your message across.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others are waiting for you to take an important step, but you may not realize just how important it is for your future development.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're focusing too much on something that is not really the central issue. Someone you love can show you the way before day's end.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should have no trouble navigating new territory, but something familiar may prove unusually difficult for you, emotionally speaking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can change your current circumstances, but you may not be able to undo any intangible damage that may have been done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be leaving some loose ends, but you are confident that you can trust someone else with the cleanup.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have some good news and some bad news to impart, but together, they will be accepted in a positive and forward-thinking way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're working very hard to improve a certain situation that is making it difficult for you and others to move forward.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You suspect that only a part of an important message has gotten through. You may have to fill in the blanks yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can enjoy the company of others, but there will be a time -- a few hours at most -- when you must arrange to be alone if you can.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Do what you said you'd do today, and the pressure will be relieved some tomorrow. It's a promise you made to yourself, after all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you have to do everything right now, but in truth, only those things that come naturally to you will be necessary.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can come up with an unusual and highly creative way to solve a personal problem that arises quite suddenly toward midday.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Speed works in your favor, but it's sure to make things more dangerous in many ways. Still, you'll think it's worth it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A seemingly random encounter is likely to mean much more when you realize that it wasn't so random after all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A generous offer may not be accepted, but that's no reason to withdraw. You can stay where you are and be available if you're needed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Envy is not something to disregard; the more you want what someone else has, the more you will find your own desires getting twisted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to ask for permission outright, but you may need someone's tacit approval before you do something rather unusual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are probably able to do exactly what it is you said you'd do -- and exactly in the way you had hoped you could do it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll derive a great deal of satisfaction from doing something that others cannot -- but resist any temptation to gloat!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be disciplined and straightforward throughout most of the day. At one point, however, luck is sure to play a key role.