ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself immersed in quite a puzzle; however, what is being challenged is not your mind, but your heart.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're trying your best to balance thought and action. You may find it difficult to get off the starting line.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may be asking you to explain yourself, which gives you pause. You are not used to being in such a defensive position.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know just how good you are at something, and the chance to prove it to others will be most welcome when it is presented to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not have to reveal everything -- just enough to keep those around you from digging into anything that is too personal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are sure to win the praise of someone who has been quite critical in the past. This may be indicative of a sea change of sorts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Like others, you are eager to experience more of something that has given you unexpected pleasure. A sacrifice may be required, however.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Are you in the best possible mood? If not, you'll want to do something about that before facing those who challenge you emotionally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may need to know more today about a certain key topic than you ever have before -- and you know just whom to ask.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Events just within your range of awareness can have a startling effect. It may be time to throw your hat in the ring.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your involvement can make the difference between success and failure, though a brief slowdown can be expected even when you're on board.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must pay attention to all that is happening around you, lest you put yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An aggressive approach may not yield the results you are after. Focus on doing the things that allow you to relax and let go.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't be allowed to run rampant. Whether it is your own self-control or another's clear restrictions, limits prove valuable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Money matters are in the foreground, though you may not want to let another know that you are concerned with such issues.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The quality of your work is never in question, but the amount of work you are getting done may not be what others had hoped for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may encounter some strange reactions when you do something unexpected. You may want to keep your distance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to see those around you excel, and you can do much to assist them in ways that still allow them to feel free and independent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're trying to cram too much into a limited amount of time. This is a good day to let go of certain expectations and do what is comfortable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your presence may be required in two places at once. While impossible in fact, you can arrange it in appearance and get things done!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel as though something is weighing on you that you can't quite identify. A friend has the answer; you have but to ask.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can create something memorable simply by doing what comes naturally. Others are likely to imitate your methods.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't let another get in your way. Anyone who claims that his or her business is more important than yours is suspect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your ability to see through an apparent deception will come in handy. Others may be slippery, but you can hang on to the facts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- News received from afar has you taking a step back and observing things in a new way. This doesn't mean change is imminent, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are enjoying an upswing in energy and enthusiasm -- just when your involvement in a certain project is about to increase.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be able to fool some people with double-talk and other clever hocus-pocus, but most will see through any attempts at misdirection.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Weigh the pros and cons carefully. No matter how the tally balances, your instincts will tell you what they always have.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time once again to put yourself on the front lines. Your willingness to do more for the cause will inspire others as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll find the answers you seek in the places you expect to find them, but you may have to search elsewhere just to prove that you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A figure from your past resurfaces. What follows will give you a chance to put new skills to the test -- and you can acquit yourself well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let yourself throw a wrench in the works simply because you are unable to control your emotions. Stay calm and rational.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel as though you are trying to push something into place. Indeed, some things are not as easy as they should be right now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You certainly can't expect your life to be effortless at this time, but neither should you be resigned to unnecessary difficulty.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The positive is there; you just have to look for it. Don't let a preponderance of bad news control your thoughts or feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are making plans that can affect others, so do nothing before you talk to those who are on the front lines.