ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be doubtful about a certain endeavor, but a friend gives you the boost you need -- emotionally and perhaps physically, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The time spent with a partner talking about a current project may be more valuable than taking any direct action, at least for today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have the chance to make a great deal of headway on a project that is near and dear to your heart. Today's journey is one of discovery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Once you put the pieces into place, you'll see just what you've accomplished overall. It's important to have a broad perspective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be slipping into a quieter, more introspective phase, but this isn't a bad thing! You can learn a lot about yourself at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to pay attention to what others are telling you, and the most important messages will come to you in code.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Progress is made slowly at first, but you can pick up the pace once you realize just how straight and narrow the path really is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone is looking over your shoulder, but you should have nothing to worry about if you keep things on the up-and-up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to give a friend or loved one the help he or she really requires, but first you may have to clear your docket quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Put things on paper; make lists and charts! You mustn't try to commit everything to memory; it's a busy time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be aware of certain ironies that have you wondering if everything else is really the way it seems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Keep track of deadlines and due dates; it's not up to anyone else to ensure that you complete your tasks on time or under budget.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The information you receive from those in the know will serve you well as you try to carve a new niche for yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It begins today, and you know just how important "it" is! There is a certain element of mystery to the proceedings, which you enjoy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What goes around comes around -- usually. Today, you may have the feeling that you can get away with something.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take things one at a time, and you should be able to address all the issues that arise -- expected or not.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others will move into your orbit as a matter of course, but much has to do with your ability to maintain a calm, casual air.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There are many who find your unusual attitude refreshing, but one person in particular may clash with you before the day is out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting to hear from someone who claims to be an expert, but your own personal experience actually gives you the advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There is something going on that hasn't yet been identified, but you're sure that it's not just something you're making up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be facing a test of sorts, but it's not something for which you can study ahead of time. Trust your instincts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not feel as though you are ready to test your skills against those of someone who has been in the game longer, but you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to grant someone close to you a little more freedom, especially when it comes to coming and going at will.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It only takes a little extra time for you to gain so much more knowledge of a certain topic that you are far ahead of the curve.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't wait too long before "cleaning house." There are certain considerations that keep you from doing all you know you should do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to tuck a new idea away for a while until you have tended to some urgent business. Soon, you'll be able to explore it fully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What Mother Nature has to offer may not be in sync with your own desires, but you'll have to adjust, because Mother Nature certainly won't!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to call it quits in one respect, and get something started in another. This kind of trade-off may be happening quite frequently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The news you receive from familiar quarters may itself be quite unfamiliar and unexpected. You must make some adjustments as a result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Coming off of an exciting phase, you may not be as enthusiastic about what is coming next as you thought you'd be -- but that can change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Focus your energies as keenly as possible on one or two endeavors that cannot wait until tomorrow. Now is the time, and you know it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes often works for you, but today you may still not appreciate what someone is going through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone close to you is likely to make a suggestion that gives you pause. It's an unconventional idea that is worth serious thought.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time to get in touch with someone who is far more reluctant than you are to put things on the line. You can show him how.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be ready to up the ante today. Several options present themselves, but none seems tailor-made for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're willing and able to do for another what he or she did for you only recently. Returning the favor in this way is quite valuable.