ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A period of observation is ending, and you'll be expected to take part like everyone else. You have much to offer, and you're ready.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An expression of appreciation can be expected, but it's likely to come at a rather odd time, and in an unusual form.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your job is far from done, and you'll have the chance to demonstrate that you're still ready for anything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something that appears as if by magic is worth closer study. What you learn is likely to challenge your way of thinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others are likely to ask you about today's experiences, and what they mean over the long term. Your answers may surprise you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're ready to do for others what you've long been planning to do, but don't begin before all preparations are made.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can share something with others that has them thinking maybe, just maybe, you and they have a great deal in common.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't assume everything is going to transpire as you were told it would. Put yourself in another's shoes, and you'll see how things are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll likely have more than your own peace of mind to look after. A creative solution is at hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to be more patient than usual with someone who is trying to catch up on some very important learning.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your opinion of something -- or someone -- is likely to be altered when circumstances do not stack up as expected.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to know with greater clarity where you're headed -- but certain information may not be available.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Not everyone will understand or appreciate your sense of humor. You may want to keep the best jokes to yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It only takes once to do something that can be long remembered -- as long as you are in the right place at the right time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may claim to know better than anyone about what is quickly developing, but the fact is that you're caught in a whirlwind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- While operating according to certain preconceptions, you can do things in a new way that is a direct response to the day's events.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to provide someone with the necessary components of a piece of work he or she has been dealing with for some time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to feel a pressure that is exerted from many sources, but you can remain autonomous if you truly believe in yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- As the day begins, you are sure of yourself and the decisions you are making. Later, you may have reason to doubt -- temporarily.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The more helpful you are to others, the more help you will get in return -- even if you do not think you need it right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not get what you need from the same old locations, so you may want to travel some distance and explore new terrain.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Cooperation comes naturally to you -- but not to everyone. You'll want to pick your team with care so you can avoid bad apples.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must pay attention to all the little things. Someone who claims to know you well will make an error in judgment that you can fix.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can introduce someone to a new way of doing things. In the process, you may learn a few important new lessons yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- While others are able to do what you want to be doing, you may be left at home to tend to domestic affairs. Your time will come, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to teach a few lessons about self-governing to those who are just now getting used to calling the shots on their own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can get a great deal of personal work done even as you tend to professional responsibilities. You'll need some rest by day's end.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to attract more people into your orbit than usual. Some will want to mold you in a new way, but be cautious!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to encounter someone who challenges much that you take for granted. You'll probably want to examine major issues.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not recognize something that is happening right in front of you, but with a little time, you'll see it for what it is.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself involved in a situation that requires a great deal of sensitivity and circumspection -- and good luck, too!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A pattern of behavior may have to be broken before you can really reach a higher plane. A mentor is eager to see you take certain steps.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A chance encounter may add a little spice to your day, but you may have to juggle more than just your own feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone else is depending on you in ways you could not have imagined only a few days ago. This is something that can work out well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in charge of more than your own emotional well-being, but those around you mustn't yet know just how much control you wield.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to receive an invitation of sorts that has you thinking twice about the direction of things over the next few days or weeks.