ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can afford to approach an everyday problem with much more creativity. Think outside the box and expect the unexpected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in need of help -- but not from just anyone. The person who can make the most difference may require some persuading.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to see inside someone with more clarity than usual. Try taking the initiative and sharing something about yourself first.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to endure some violent mood swings during the first part of the day -- until you receive a piece of news that calms you down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want things to be a certain way, but right from the start you'll realize you'll have to work harder than usual to reach that goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A conflict will stem from your inability to keep quiet when asked to do so. No real harm will be done, but a certain someone may overreact.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something new beckons, and though you are eager to move in that direction, you understand the need to tie up loose ends. Get to it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll experience both ease and difficulty. On at least one occasion, a single endeavor will be both! It's a surreal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are eager to see what you're made of, so you can expect someone to come at you with a challenge you've not seen before.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Make your desires known. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't have what you want. Your heart's desire is nearer than you think.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not about to take orders, nor should you give them. You can expect others to want exactly what you want in many cases.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll recognize the value that someone brings to the table, especially when your team is racing against the clock.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're more concerned with "where" and "when" than with "why," but it's this last question that must be answered before the day is out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The moment you begin denying what is already widely known is the moment you risk losing the respect of someone important to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your actions are likely to strain credulity. A friend has your back, however, and may well provide you with your most valuable marketing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can bounce back quickly, but perhaps it's better to avoid certain foreseeable hazards in the first place!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any difficulties you encounter can be minimized simply by approaching them with the correct outlook. Nothing is as bad as it seems.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to go with Plan B because of something a rival has done to stand between you and the most logical path.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Timing isn't everything; it's the only thing -- or close to it. You must keep your eye on the clock, even as you improvise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know how to do a certain something much better than a rival. This is a case of training as well as suitability for the task.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your eyes will be opened to an opportunity you have been overlooking for far too long -- and it won't be around forever!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can get around a roadblock without sacrificing either speed or progress. Someone you know will make a spectacle of him- or herself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The demands made on you may push you to the brink, but your rational nature will keep you from doing what can't be undone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not recognize what is right in front of you. Someone you know only casually will take on a more important role than usual.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to fight against a distraction that threatens to derail you and everyone working with you. Maintain focus!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may enjoy the opportunity to explore an environment that gives you more of what you really want. Travel may be in the picture.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your work may be scrutinized by those who are eager to know your secret. The secret, of course, is that there is no secret!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're feeling quite generous and eager for connection, but you mustn't neglect your immediate needs. Balance is key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your spirits will improve if you surround yourself with those who challenge you in all the right ways. You're eager to make a discovery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to confront someone directly in the wake of a misunderstanding that threatens to pull you down with one far more culpable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be asked to explain yourself, but you needn't go on and on. Keep it simple, and answer only the questions you are asked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are not quite at the point in your personal development that you had hoped, but you can make great headway -- before and after dark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll sense that not everything is as it should be, but a friend or loved one will take you under his or her wing and put you at ease.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't complicate matters by offering information that is not explicitly sought by those asking the questions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have cause to question those who have had your trust for quite some time. Something has changed, and you must find out what.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Watching someone you admire will likely inspire you to work on one or two of your special skills. An opportunity beckons.