ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be feeling the effects of an enforced separation from someone who is very important to you in a variety of ways. Stay in touch!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can give others what they want, but don't overlook your own needs -- which are likely to be greater now than in recent days.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your schedule is different from that of a family member, which is likely to make some things more difficult to arrange than expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which comes to you piecemeal is likely to be more important -- and more appreciated -- than that which arrives all at once.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to put yourself in another's shoes in order to be empathetic and supportive. He or she is very much like you in many ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you can give you much of what you feel you need, but there is a further necessary item of which you remain unaware.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not likely to get all the answers you want, but someone may tell you what questions you should ask. At least it's a start!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can put a certain issue behind you for good, but you must be willing to acknowledge that your stance has not always been correct.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Something new in your life may be affecting you in ways that you had not anticipated. You may have to make some more changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to get started on something new, but you may have to wait until someone else has first gotten things in motion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Though you may be separated from loved ones, you can still exert a positive influence by staying in touch and saying the right things.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Choose your path with great care. You cannot afford to drift farther from your home base than you already have.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others may think that you are studying up and preparing for what comes, but you're far more likely to approach things in a looser fashion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to show others that your way is best, but you may encounter a few stumbling blocks that slow you down for a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to go in a different direction very soon, but you don't quite know how to lay out your plans in a productive fashion -- yet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Having your supporters around you will make a difference before and after the main event, but you'll be on your own as the sparks fly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be misreading someone's signals. Make sure that you are dealing with facts, and not assumptions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Experience has taught you that things are sometimes not what they seem, but there's no reason to assume that this is always the case.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a friend can work together to do something that will win a great deal of praise from those who are in the know.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It matters not who wins or loses, but it certainly does matter how you carry yourself when news of your victory or loss comes in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your best approach is to avoid anything that has been established to trip you up. Your opponents are eager for you to take a wrong turn.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You want to hear certain things from someone, but he or she isn't likely to oblige until you are willing to share something first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone you've known professionally is eager to have you go to bat for him or her when the time comes. Do you have to be cautious?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may be eager to take advantage of something that you don't think is a good idea. This will set you apart for quite some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to reverse a trend that is hurting you and your family. It may be time for you to take a new and aggressive stance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to have had your fill of the same old arguments. Instead, you'll get the chance to make significant changes for everyone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be time for you to blow your own horn, even though you aren't naturally one to do so. But there are still things that need to be said.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to see the big picture will propel you to the fore, but that is a position you may not want to be in just yet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can use past efforts to demonstrate your commitment and abilities. You may still attract criticism, however, as you can't please everyone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be making things easier for your opponents without knowing it. It's time to buckle down and do only what is necessary to be effective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to need an advantage that hasn't yet appeared, but by day's end you may enjoy a surprise development in your favor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A decision made in conjunction with a rival can do a world of good for many in your camp. Pay attention to new trends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself having to defend a personal belief that was all the rage only a little while ago. You must pinpoint what's changed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can use facts to support your views in ways that are fair or unfair -- the decision is up to you. You know what must be done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The way you talk about your accomplishments may raise some eyebrows. Be sure that you are telling the truth, and nothing but.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can take advantage of certain loopholes, but is that going to put you in the position that you wish to be in? Rethink your plans.