ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Personal growth has been slow over the past weeks or months, but you're about to begin a period of accelerated development.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- He or she who first gave you the chance to shine on your own will be back in the picture -- though perhaps only felt, and not seen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may think that you're down for the count, but you have a little more in you and can go the distance if given the chance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There's no reason for you to think that your ideas have any less chance of success than anyone else's. Be confident and capable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be worried that a friend has taken something you've said entirely the wrong way. You must be quick to clear the air and apologize.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're on the lookout for something that will prove valuable only to you when you finally get it in your grasp. It's near at hand!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can't rely on technology to do more for you than it was meant to do. Any magic that happens will come from you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may offend another unintentionally, but he or she will not remain angry long if you are quick to explain yourself honestly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can perform a hat trick of sorts today by doing not one, not two, but three unusual and remarkable things, one right after the other.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're getting a little more creative with endeavors that would otherwise be nothing more than routine. Much good will come of this!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may fear for the safety of another if he or she doesn't get in touch with you according to schedule. Reach out and connect!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Good things can multiply, and bad things can be eliminated almost entirely -- at least for a short time -- if you heed the right signs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you are acting on the advice of one who claims to have been in your shoes, you'll want to check and double-check his or her story.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Appearances can be deceiving, but you'll be struck by how one thing appears to be so similar to another, and why it matters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll derive a great deal of pleasure from doing something quite old-fashioned. You may find other "throwback" activities rewarding, too.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your contact with a friend or loved one will take on a strange tone, probably because you don't quite know what's happening on his or her end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's a secret that may be told before the day is out. Be sure that you're on the right side of the fence when the news breaks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be compelled to engage in activities that you would normally avoid. Is this someone else's doing, or your own choice?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You feel as though you've been waiting long enough for someone else to come through; today, you'll want to make your true feelings known.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can combine business with pleasure in a most unusual way. Don't give someone else's warning more weight than it warrants.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Much needs to be completed by day's end, yet you are likely to move at a slower pace than expected. What's your secret?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Questions are asked and answered all day long, but you may still find yourself in need of some pertinent -- and elusive -- information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may require the protection of one who knows the territory better than you do. Make clear your intentions -- and your motivations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will proceed steadily if you simply put one foot in front of the other. There is no need to complicate matters!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't overlook the obvious. Say what has to be said, even though the information contained in the message is nothing new.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- One thing after another is likely to happen without your influence or input, but you'll be interested in observing the outcome, surely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Once you get the ball rolling, it will be unusually difficult to get it to stop -- or even to slow it down. Be ready for a ride!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to repeat yourself, perhaps more than once, but you should never feel as though you are in a rut of any kind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The ideas you are trying to communicate are complicated, and it will take some extra effort to ensure you are completely understood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone you know and admire is likely to be much closer to you in more ways than one by sunset. Things get interesting after dark.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The speed at which you work will take others by surprise. The accuracy you are able to maintain will win you recognition from someone who counts!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think that you've reached the halfway point, but you have one more major obstacle to overcome before you reach that landmark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Don't be so stubborn that you insist you are right even when all evidence indicates otherwise. Know when to admit defeat!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be trying something quite daring before the day is out, but be sure that you minimize any actual physical dangers beforehand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things may not quite add up the way you had expected. Look over all available information before calling it quits.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not the kind to give up easily, but you may want to put up a fight that others don't even know is happening. Subtlety is key.