ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You understand the value of a certain relationship far more than anyone else, and you're not willing to sever it in the name of convenience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may wish you were somewhere else, but the fact is that you are exactly where you belong, and can do much good if you concentrate!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Practice may not make perfect, but you'll surely be able to put in a better performance because your preparations were complete.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may want to limit your exposure at this time, but there are still things that others will want to know about you -- like it or not!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself bouncing between two very high-pressure influences today. This will result in difficulty when it comes to making decisions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have to do what others tell you to do throughout much of the day. At some point, however, you'll be free to do what you want to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can show others the "proper" way to get a certain thing done -- but that doesn't mean you'll do it that way when the pressure mounts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are feeling adventurous, and may choose to go solo through territory that is riskier than it appears to be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It'll be your turn soon, and you must be ready. Don't let anyone tell you that this doesn't count: It's what it's all about!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll find yourself rising to an occasion in fine form, doing something in a way that surprises even you. This is only the beginning.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are relying on friends for more than companionship and moral support. You need them right now in ways that you hadn't anticipated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to see if your recent efforts will begin to pay off soon -- but you may not have to wait any longer. Today may be the day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can enjoy some inner contentment as a result of something you do, and something you compel another to do -- almost simultaneously.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll likely find a new friend and ally before the day is out. Together, you can further your reach and increase personal gains.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to welcome a newcomer into your circle -- but take care that you don't overwhelm him or her with too much information all at once.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your creative approach to a stubborn and problematic situation does the trick, and releases many from the clutches of a hidden threat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day for you to try something you've never tried before -- especially if there is someone by your side who can show you the ropes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A cry for help must not go unanswered today. You may find yourself in a position to be a "first responder." Others follow your lead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be able to be quite as down-to-earth and pragmatic today as you want to be, but it's not because of anything you've done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A bright beginning today takes a rather ominous turn if you are not there to prevent things from going awry. You can maintain control, surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your influence over others may not be as strong as you had hoped, but you will have more time to deal with your pressing issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've got more going on than meets the eye, and by day's end you'll realize that you're going to need some help as you move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're of a mind to move from your current position and seek out new opportunities in an area that is outside of your comfort zone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be unusually naive today about a certain issue that brings you closer together with someone you've been curious about for some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to have to face the music today, as someone comes to you and demands that you come clean about something you've tried to hide.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What appears to be on its way in a hurry may actually slow down suddenly and not arrive today, contrary to your expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do you have your priorities in order? One side of your personality feels confident that you do, and the other senses something is out of place.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will begin the day feeling independent and even aloof, but later on you'll be interested in reconnecting with someone on a deep level.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be far more focused than usual today in order to ensure that you don't neglect something that could adversely affect your future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may act somewhat unhinged for a time today, but there is a method to your madness. By day's end, that much is clear to everyone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The clock is ticking, and yet you're able to remain relaxed and unfazed by the passing of time. How is this possible -- or is it untrue?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your expectations are very high today, and someone is likely to tell you just what is possible and what is not. He or she may be wrong, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to receive an order of sorts that you simply cannot obey -- so some negotiation will be required.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you do today is likely to have far-reaching effects on those you love; you can ensure that such effects are positive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to begin the day with a lot of questions, but if you pay close attention you'll be able to answer them all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be called upon to present a defense of your recent endeavors because someone in charge objects to your methodology.