ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is likely to step in at some point and offer you a choice that comes as a big surprise. You may not want to accept either offer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There is plenty of evidence available to support your own process of elimination, so you should have no reason merely to guess.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're nearing an important junction, and you may have to choose between two similarly attractive options.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're keenly interested in the way things work -- and knowing what makes other people tick will make a big difference to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be willing to do things the way you are told to do them; rather, you're far more eager to explore your own methods.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You aren't likely to require a great deal of hand-holding, even when you find yourself in an entirely unfamiliar situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do much to ease another's stress at this time, but take care that you are not simply taking his or her burdens yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You want to pursue a certain line of inquiry until you have all the answers -- even if they tell you things you don't want to hear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be difficult to win another's support. First, you must attract his or her attention, which is a feat unto itself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be familiar with the format you are expected to follow, but you can catch up quickly and do what is required.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The alternatives presented to you may not suit you entirely, but you can make the best of a situation that is not perfect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A new endeavor proves more difficult than expected, in a few significant ways. The help you receive just in time makes a big difference.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is a considerable risk of being guided down the wrong path. You have the ability to steer your own course if not distracted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be asked many questions by someone who trusts that you're in the know -- and so you are, but not in every way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in need of something new in your life, and you may stumble across the very thing that suits you best. Satisfaction is imminent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're nearing a major goal, but you may be slowed by several conflicting emotions. You should have just enough time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The elements will have a major influence over you, especially if you find yourself far from home. This needn't have negative connotations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do much that wins you the support of those who are looking for someone or something to support. You fit the bill in many ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're more interested in saving than spending, but it may be difficult, if not impossible. It's time to concoct a plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The only thing that seems to be going your way is likely to take a wrong turn late in the day -- but this can be a surprise benefit!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your understanding of the way things have been in the past will help you make the right decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The work you are trying to do with a partner may not be possible as you have conceived it. Some changes will have to be made on paper.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Anticipation is your single greatest tool. What others do will affect you a great deal -- and a great deal more if not foreseen.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your awareness of another's feelings is likely to exceed the norm. He or she will be grateful for the unspoken support.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone you haven't trusted in the past is really quite trustworthy. A new phase is beginning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your own dependability is put to the test. You can rise to the occasion and perform well, even when the odds are not in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A practice scenario may actually prove more challenging than anything you will encounter in the real world.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A memory haunts you, and the only way to escape its lasting influence is to deal with something you have tried to avoid for a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something scheduled for today may not be able to happen if you continue along your current path. Only a key adjustment will make it possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are in no position to judge others, nor are you willing to subject yourself to the judgment of those around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Do you have access to all the tools and resources you know you'll need for a certain task? Expectations are rather high.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The significance of something you have ignored until now will be made plain once you see how others are affected -- as well as yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel the pressure of certain obligations, and only by tending to those assigned duties will that pressure be relieved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be taking certain things far too personally. It's a good day to accept things more at face value.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself waiting for others to get ready before you can get the ball rolling, so use the time to your advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The lessons you learn won't seem all that groundbreaking until you realize that you're being compelled to think creatively.