ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to give someone the truth and nothing but the truth. It's not likely to sit well at first, but time heals all wounds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The more you distract yourself, the more someone else is going to get frustrated by your inability to focus. Do you really want that?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be time for a changing of the guard, of sorts. What comes to you later in the day may be more valuable than expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're looking forward to something that is scheduled to take place in the coming days. Use the time to prepare properly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have the ability to shine, even when you are working under pressure. The clock is ticking, but you can still gain many style points.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A harmonious attempt to do something with others may fall a bit flat. Perhaps it takes a bit of conflict to get the juices flowing!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Those in your care may challenge you in ways that you do not expect -- and continue to challenge you in the ways they have before.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel that there is nothing new under the sun, but indeed what counts most is the fact that you are doing it your own way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're used to hearing others complain; today, someone may bring to your attention something that you'll want to complain about!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A slow and steady approach will allow you to see things as they are even as you pass them by. The journey counts for much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been apologizing far too much lately. Perhaps it's time to change your ways, rather than make excuses as you have in the past.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Though the technical demands of a new endeavor may be quite daunting, you're sure to appreciate the aesthetics of it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be both attracted and repelled by a certain possibility. Ultimately, you will want to give it a try -- under certain conditions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want everything to turn out a certain way, but there is only so much you can do to influence events. It's mostly a matter of faith.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The obstacles that stand in your way are easily avoided -- or surmounted, if you have the courage to go at them head-on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're ready to put your money where your mouth is. You've said all you had to say, and now it's time to put it all into action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can assist another in ways that never make him or her feel incapable of doing what must be done. Remain in the background.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've got a long day ahead of you, but there should be few surprises. You're able to do things exactly as you have planned.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A trend may be developing that you must try to understand fully. That which happens without your knowledge can affect you adversely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to hear what another has to say about your recent efforts. Use what you are told to improve your strategy and tactics.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You needn't put up with anyone who is unwilling to meet you halfway. It's all a matter of agreement and compromise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The work you have to do is more important than anyone knows -- though you are fully aware of the gravity of a certain situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Remain on the periphery of someone else's experience, and you'll enjoy a rare view of how the other half lives.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A burst of energy surprises you, allowing you to surge ahead of the pack. A loved one knows just what you need.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are feeling confident and capable. Getting a certain challenging task done shouldn't really require any unusual effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may need to spend a little more time examining the picture that looms before you. The future holds something rather complex.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Once all the pieces of a certain puzzle are made available to you, you will have to spend some time putting them all into place.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can work with someone to come up with a schedule that benefits both of you, without requiring either to make any sort of sacrifice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're facing something that is routine, and something that is not. Do what you can to front-load your day, leaving routine affairs until later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Trust may be put to the test, but when another goes to bat for you and moves things along successfully, you'll know where you stand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're expecting too much from yourself if you are planning to tackle everything on your own. Collaboration is necessary.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Negative energy can only do you harm, in small but significant ways. Avoid those who habitually bring you down!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Fatigue may be taking a toll on you. Take time to rest and to let things go. You can't bear every burden yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Much depends on having everything in its proper place. Confusion reigns if you neglect to map things out ahead of time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can do a little more than you had anticipated, especially if you force yourself to make an early start.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The message you have been waiting for may not be anything new, but it contains a reminder that will be timely -- and certainly helpful.