ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A "friend" shows his or her true colors and forces you to make a determination about the status of the relationship. Be honest!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Time is passing and there's nothing you can do about it -- but there's certainly much you can do to fill the hours productively on many fronts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble saying what needs to be said to a Cancer or Leo native who is trying very hard to do what is right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Despite your best efforts, not everyone is likely to appreciate that you are at the center of the action. Perhaps it's time to step aside.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are able to see the difference between two possible outcomes and are therefore able to steer others in the right direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are ready for something new, something that others have been trying to avoid. It's a good thing -- and you can prove it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not have any "magic bullet," but your words of encouragement can help someone who is stuck in a very difficult and stressful situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Nothing angers you more than not being listened to by someone who has asked you for advice -- especially when the advice you give is sound.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and another are flirting with an attraction that may threaten to change everything very soon. Are you willing to let that happen?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to do precisely what you want today because of a quickly developing situation that is beyond your control.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you try to explain yourself, the more you are likely to find it impossible to make sense of what is really going on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you can do and what you are willing to do are two very different things; today, you may not have as much of a choice as you think.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time to put your head together with someone else's and work on a problem that has been plaguing you both, separately, for quite some time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The time has come for you to acknowledge one or two possibilities that you have not wanted to accept. The reality cannot be denied any longer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have much to do before you can clear your schedule and work on the personal project that really gives you a sense of joy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to use unusual caution today as you enter unfamiliar territory that is clearly treacherous. Take it slow; don't overreact.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want answers to questions you don't know yet. That may seem counterintuitive, but it's often the way you approach a new problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Doing things in just the right order can make all the difference today. Don't let someone who is not involved call the shots for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can make arrangements that benefit your agenda today without doing anything to harm anyone else's chances for success.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You sense that you are nearing an important personal goal. This achievement will be something you'll want others to acknowledge, surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be reluctant to ask a certain someone for help, but you may find that he or she has actually been waiting for you to ask.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your ability to stay the course when others are drifting aimlessly says much about your dedication -- and your strength of character.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can afford to have some fun today -- even, for a while, at someone else's expense. You'll have to make up for this later, of course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to engage in some experimentation today to see if your ideas really hold water. One thing you do attracts unexpected attention.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A family member makes a decision that takes you by surprise -- and this opens the door for you to do something unconventional.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Should you find yourself in a situation today that you cannot control, you can fall back on something that has served you well in the past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have two simple options today: Take advantage of the time you have available or make no use of it at all. You know which you must choose!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though little is getting done, but you've been preparing to solve problems that are likely just around the corner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be getting advice and suggestions that you simply don't know what to do with. Perhaps the issue is a lack of overall understanding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What comes your way today may throw you for a loop temporarily -- until you realize that part of what you've heard is actually quite true.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The faster you swing into action today, the more likely you are to create the desired result. You cannot afford to sit back and relax -- yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your words of encouragement can do a world of good for someone who has been down in the dumps lately. Don't stop now!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may seem as if there's no end in sight, but every step forward moves you closer to your desired destination. See what you've done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be somewhat at the mercy of environmental forces today -- but you can still do what you have set out to do, with small adjustments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be facing certain limitations today. The more creative your thought process, however, the more you can still manage to get done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A stranger offers you a lifeline of sorts and prevents you from experiencing something you've certainly not been looking forward to.