ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A certain key decision is worth examining. You may realize -- again -- that with the good comes the bad, and vice versa.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you're dealing in absolutes today, you're dealing in that which is only imaginary. Nothing is absolute, one way or the other.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be compelled to look closely at something that is usually taken for granted. A loved one holds up a mirror in which you see yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The meaning of a rather cryptic message is likely to be quite clear to you almost immediately. It's up to you to spread the word to others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone may be treating you in a manner that you feel is completely undeserved, so why are you willing to take it? It's time to speak up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The decisions you make today aren't likely to be long-term in reach, but you must take them just as seriously, nonetheless.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- An obstacle requires more than you are ready to give in order to overcome it. Take some time to prepare fully.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Time may seem to speed up and slow down as if by magic, but it is all your own perception, of course. What is making the difference?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A job well done doesn't mean that you have fulfilled all your responsibilities to one who is truly relying on you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can make a game out of almost anything, but today you will be required to think long and hard about what you are trying to accomplish.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time to feel sorry for yourself, even if things are harder than expected and a certain problem goes unsolved.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A strong start puts you ahead of the game, which is good in both the short and the long term. You can use any advantage you get at this time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll receive news about an old friend that has you trying to reconnect in some way. Remember, however, that everything you do leaves traces.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can keep things light and lively throughout the day. There may be much to do, but there's no reason not to be jovial while you do it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you're only repeating yourself at this time, but there are subtle differences that others will surely notice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't let yourself be put off by something that others consider merely routine. Anything that relieves you of a burden is to be exploited.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to concentrate on private pleasures. Don't worry about whether what you like is also liked by others. This can only make things more fun!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If it's something more you want, then you're going to have to give a little more. You won't get something for nothing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're feeling as though negativity is all around you, but it may only be the way you are seeing things, and not the way they really are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Are you willing to wait just a little longer to hit the jackpot? If so, there's likely to be a little more in the kitty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Avoid speaking in cliches today. You may think that you're being helpful when in fact you're only holding someone else back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Talk about someone behind his or her back at your own peril; he or she is sure to get you back when the opportunity presents itself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An original idea is worth more than its weight in gold, but you may be able to parlay it into considerable profit if given the chance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may be trying to get you to go down the wrong road, but there is nothing malicious in this. It's simply a matter of taste.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll learn a lesson or two about saying precisely what you mean and not whatever pops into your head. Avoid being impetuous!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is testing you in a way that could possibly make you quite impatient -- unless you focus on the gamesmanship involved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in need of a few answers, but if they don't come to you in time, you have one or two options that can liberate you just a bit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know you're not at fault, but that doesn't mean you know who is. Avoid pointing fingers, as that never solved anything!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have solid plans in place, but not everyone knows that or is willing to do what you need to see those plans come to fruition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may fear that you will be unable to keep up when things really get rolling, but you're forgetting that you have an ace up your sleeve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can derive a great deal of pleasure from sharing knowledge with those around you, but it must be an honest give-and-take.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do much that makes a mark and proves memorable, but perhaps not in the way that you may be anticipating.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can share moments from your own childhood with someone who will benefit greatly -- someone who never enjoyed the same experiences.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in the mood to cut loose a little, but there are those who may frown on your timing, if not your intentions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to get good news, but you mustn't make any permanent decisions as a result just yet. Things may change by day's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must consider the feelings of those around you even as you work to improve your own standing. Fairness and parity count for much.