ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A friend's promise remains in your heart and mind even as you realize that much has changed that may prevent it from being kept.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can offer assistance all you want, but as long as a certain friend doesn't want to accept it, there is little you can do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may choose to invite someone to take part in a project you know you cannot complete entirely on your own. He or she can open doors.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can fix a problem that others have been working on for quite some time with little or no luck. What do you have that they don't?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can face almost any situation with a positive outlook and good humor. When you feel threatened directly, however, all that may change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The skills you demonstrate can win you a great deal of admiration from others, but you won't derail a rival's competitive designs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A reunion of sorts is in the offing. You must be ready to talk about things you have wanted to avoid for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do much to honor someone important to you without attracting any undue attention to yourself. A tradition is in the making.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself facing down a major threat before the day is out. You have what it takes to hang on and do what must be done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're at a crossroads of sorts, and you must be sure that you know where you've been before you can think about where you are going.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have chances to experiment in a number of ways, but a friend may warn you about a danger you don't yet recognize.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone you know is on a roll, and you mustn't stand in his or her way. The outcome will tell you much about your immediate prospects.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You realize that something is wrong, but you're not sure what to do about it -- or when. Perhaps you are overthinking the matter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Just when you thought you would enjoy smooth sailing ahead, clouds appear on the horizon as a result of a recent misunderstanding.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- This is a good day to consider altering your approach at home, as family members are expressing dissatisfaction in a new way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to be content with watching from the sidelines -- and why not? What happens on the playing field should be quite entertaining!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Though you're unlikely to ask for help, it is available to you should you need it. It's important that you maintain your autonomy, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to postpone morning endeavors until afternoon hours because of environmental forces and a surprise personal issue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've never been closer to an important personal goal. Take care that you don't let your eagerness overtake your natural caution.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be facing a certain undesirable situation that has resisted your best efforts to avoid it altogether.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the chance to face a critic who clearly doesn't understand what you've been up to. Set the record straight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be targeted by someone who has been gaining on you for some time. A face-off is likely to result. Don't tip your hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18 -- A review of all you've done lately may reveal exactly where you missed a step. You'll have a chance to fill in the gaps.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A meeting of the minds is in order, but you may have trouble collecting everyone under one roof. Make clear what's at stake.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You seem determined to cut all ties with those you believe are working against you -- but one or two are actually good friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can demonstrate a great deal of personal flair -- and at the same time deal with a few issues no one else will touch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can treat those closest to you to an experience they are sure to enjoy -- and not soon forget. They may even learn something!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may become the unlikely partner of someone who has been out to get you in the past. This new relationship may last a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to show someone you love just where you stand on certain issues, but you're afraid such candor is premature. It certainly is not!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may be time for you to consider taking a new tack; you may encounter some serious threats if you continue along your current course.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're considering teaching someone an important lesson, but you've yet to work out the how, even though the why is clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have a unique style that is likely to be in the spotlight before the day is out. You must ask yourself if this is what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know exactly what lies ahead, but you can add things up and devise a list of likely possibilities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are still doing something a friend or loved one has warned can lead only to hardship. What makes you think you know better?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can introduce a friend or loved one to a way of thinking that has become something of a personal trademark for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are proud of your affiliation with someone who is currently attracting a great deal of criticism. You mustn't turn your back now!