ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You needn't be overly sensitive; take what comes in the spirit in which it is offered, and you can avoid unnecessary hurt feelings.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You should be able to respond positively to a situation that others would turn into a negative with their hasty reactions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The simplest possible approach is likely to work best for you. Efficiency is the key to success in personal and professional affairs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will be able to answer your critics in time, but you may have to hold your tongue and weather what comes your way in silence for now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You and a loved one will have to work harder than usual to remain on the same page as events transpire that put your ideals at odds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to avoid making up your mind quickly, but you don't have to share your opinions until you are asked.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can expect others to join you in your current quest, but only after you have explained your motives and methods with greater clarity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are in for a surprise if you're expecting a certain situation to develop slowly. Escalation may, in fact, be remarkably quick.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can avoid embarrassment for yourself and others by doing only what is expected or required. Avoid improvisation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are eager to get help from a trusted someone who has been in your shoes in the past. Don't wait any longer to get in touch.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are on a mission of sorts, and you're not likely to let anyone stand in your way. You may have to turn down more than one invitation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're ready to grant an unusual favor to one who has been in your life for some time. He or she has demonstrated a need you can satisfy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to learn more about a friend than you had counted on. You'll have an important decision to make as a result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may consider taking revenge on someone who has wronged you unintentionally, but further thought will dissuade you from that course.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your emotions are quite near the surface, and thoughts of a past relationship may have you feeling both melancholy and inspired.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have to do what is best for you when all is said and done. It's a good day to follow your gut; your instincts are hardly ever wrong.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as if you are ready to do something utterly random and unjustified, just for the fun of it. Consider all possible ramifications!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A game of follow-the-leader with a loved one may take you both down a path you may not have anticipated. You learn a lot about each other.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are more in the know than someone else might suppose, and you may be able to keep him or her from doing something ill-advised.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A difference of opinion may come between you and a close friend on a more significant level than you had anticipated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a surprise in store for someone who is trying to get you to behave in a certain way. You're not about to be tied down!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time for you to engage in some soul-searching over an issue that has plagued you for some time. It's not what you think it is!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care to approach a new situation without any assumptions or prejudices. You're likely to learn a lot from someone involved.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your excitement level will rise quickly, especially after you reconnect with an individual with whom you share a special bond.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a choice to make, and no one will be able to make it for you -- though you may have help sorting through available information.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are more interested in someone else than he or she is in you -- at least for now. Is this purely work-related, or is it something else?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have a chance to dig into your background in order to discover the root cause of recent events. Your curiosity grows.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have no reason to distance yourself from another, unless you are feeling guilty about something no one else knows.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Events will either bring you and a loved one closer together or drive you apart -- depending in large part upon your immediate reaction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have a confession to make -- and make it you must, before someone takes an unnecessary risk based on an erroneous assumption.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive an offer that has you considering a life change. There is much to sort out before you can act on what has been decided.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're more likely to be affected by random events than you have in the recent past. Your behavior will tell a loved one something important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to need a rest at some point -- not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. A loved one concurs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can catch up on lost time, provided a friend is willing to meet you halfway. Now is the time to make your true desires known.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're about to uncover facts that support your theory about recent events -- but you may yet have trouble convincing others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Planning and preparation are essential components of any job done well -- and you are quite skilled at doing all your homework.