ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've got more to do than those around you, but you will enjoy being busy as a certain issue begins to loom in the distance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must play an unexpected role, and you may have to learn the ins and outs of assigned tasks all on your own. Keep your eyes open!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want to be more connected to those around you, and to nature -- and the steps to take are clear. Why not start the process today?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can accomplish routine things quite differently from anyone else. A crowd may gather to see what you are up to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to tell an expert what you've been thinking or feeling lately, as he or she can help you see it all from the proper perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can be more creative today than yesterday, surely -- but take care that you don't raise too many eyebrows by doing the unthinkable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Travel may not have been anticipated, but you should take precautions in case you find yourself straying far from home after dark.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something lies around the next corner that can benefit you in a unique way, but it may be rather frightening to think about at first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- While questioning someone's methods, your own may come under fire. It may be time to come to some sort of agreement.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what you want, and how to get it, but a loved one may be standing in your way because he thinks he knows what's best for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have what it takes to outperform your rivals, but try not to expend too much energy during the first few hours of competition.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are likely to gravitate toward you -- but is it for the right reasons, and will it benefit you? That remains to be seen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can fill a gap if you work quickly, but know that a rival may be trying to beat you to the punch. Trust your own methods.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A deadline approaches, but you may not have to throw yourself into a frenzy to get things done on time. A calm, steady pace pays off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's no reason for you to panic over news you receive through unofficial channels. The likelihood is that it is not true -- yet, anyway.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not doing what you're doing for profit, but for another kind of personal gain -- and you can have that, in spades, starting today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Everyone is looking for his or her own comfort zone right now, and you're likely to find yours where you least expect it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must not forget what you have promised to do for a friend or loved one. It may not be convenient, but it's not to be overlooked.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Things are coming together exactly the way you hoped, but you may have to exert your influence on someone who's bringing up the rear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Is your reputation coming under fire? If so, can you take steps to avoid any permanent harm? Answers will become clear after dark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to rally everyone else around a common banner, despite the fact that you are not overly enthusiastic about the cause.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can get something for free, but you're going to have to pay more than you expected for something else. Is this a fair trade?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can do much to ensure that others are treated fairly. Someone close to you is aware of a situation that is slowly unraveling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can do much for someone who hasn't been in the forefront for some time. You may choose to take a pioneering stance very soon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can afford to relax a bit, especially where key relationships are concerned. Your high expectations are causing too much stress!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be around to see what the big deal is, but later you'll understand just why so much was -- and still is -- at stake.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are surely interested in hearing what you have to say about a certain key issue that affects everyone, directly or indirectly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- By day's end, you'll have figured out how to make the best of a tomorrow that, right now, doesn't seem to offer much in the way of reward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to spread the word so that as many people as possible will jump on the bandwagon with you when the time comes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in no position to insist on anything, but you can get much of what you want through careful negotiation and gentle persuasion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be feeling up to snuff, so why not lie low and avoid the things that will put you to the test in an undesirable way?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself asking questions when others want you to be making firm decisions. The fact is, much is still unknown.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself at the center of a controversy regarding who did what to whom. It's more than "he said, she said" -- as you know.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can afford to sit back and watch someone else play the leading role for a time. Your turn will come again, and you will surely shine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to get to work, and you know just the person you need by your side to get the job done to the best of your ability.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something new has you in its thrall, and others will be trying to get your attention for much of the day. You'll be torn away come evening.