ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have good reason to give yourself a pat on the back when all is said and done. Your ability to stand your ground serves you well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- That which has eluded you for some time is likely to fall into your lap before the day is out. You must be sure to recognize it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- One shared experience will not mean the same to you as it does to the friend who shares it with you. This is worthy of conversation!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You certainly don't need to save your preliminary work. The fact is, the answers are more important than the process required to get them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your focus may not be as clear as it has been, but a friend is willing to come to your aid if you find yourself in any danger at all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are close to achieving something you've been dreaming of for some time, but the obstacles are considerable. Don't be hasty!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to consent to doing something you don't want to do, but in return you're likely to receive something you've long been after.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't really know what's going on around you, but a little guesswork can hold you in good stead when things get tricky.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're happy for someone who will soon be enjoying what you most want. You may be inspired to make certain self-improvements, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You should be able to combine business and pleasure, provided you know which one comes first. All is not equal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll receive a great deal of information, but not all of it will have you standing on more solid ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Unexpected developments abound, and you'll have to work hard to keep up. Someone you know well is gaining ground on you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be late, but you can catch up. The clock keeps ticking, but you know how to make every second work in your favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may receive something -- in the mail or via the Internet -- that has you wondering if things aren't taking a rather strange turn.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to know what someone is up to until he or she fills you in explicitly. Then, and only then, you can react!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're finally ready to do something for which you have been preparing for quite some time. Someone else knows how to inspire you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time to let a friend know just what is going on with you -- and how it affects your relationship. Things are surely changing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll believe more and more in something that, only yesterday, was just a fantasy. Today's events will resonate deep within.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be staring straight into the eyes of a certain danger that frightens and energizes you. You're ready to take it on!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy a good day, provided you don't let anyone or anything pull you away from your center. You must batten down the hatches.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone is feeling confident that you are in over your head, but that's just a ruse on your part. You're ready to save the day!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you are looking at may not mean anything to you at first -- but a second or third look does the trick.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not believe all that you are being told; this is the result of certain past episodes that have eroded your trust.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't make the mistake of thinking that what you have forgotten is out of the picture entirely. Some things can come back!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can expect things to heat up somewhat as the competition gets wind of what you are planning and prepares to mount a challenge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to be contacted by someone who is in need of something only you can offer. You may have to adjust your schedule.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The same old thing isn't likely to provide you with the usual satisfaction. You're in the mood for something new and unusual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're getting closer to someone who has more to offer than mere fun and games. Are you ready for something more serious?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't let someone else's panic affect you adversely. Stay calm and approach this situation the way you approach everything else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can rely on someone else to give you what you need to keep things on an even keel. The path of least resistance beckons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be in a position to do more than you have promised, but take care not to overdo it, especially as the day is winding down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others are expecting you to move more quickly, but you understand the need to be a little more cautious than usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have your mind on several seemingly conflicting issues, yet as things progress, you'll understand how they're connected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can make a minor error work in your favor, but don't make a habit of it! Not every mistake will be quite so forgiving.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be required to reveal more of yourself than you are in the habit of revealing, but you'll recognize an important benefit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Conflicting emotions may have you confused for a time as you juggle issues that are not proving as easy to address as expected.