ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Are you ready to do what you know you have to do but are afraid to do? You have all your nets in place and can avoid any real danger.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to break things down into very small components today in order to understand everything when the big picture is reassembled.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to stray too far from your comfort zone today. Any errors you make may be magnified several times and prove difficult to correct.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're surrounded by people who are willing to give you all the assistance you need. All you have to do is ask -- and be specific!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Why are you apologizing for something that has little or nothing to do with you? Get out of the habit of taking all the responsibility!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself in an unusual situation that requires you to act in a way that doesn't come at all naturally. This shouldn't last long.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be inspired by someone who is making the best out of very little. You too can be successful today when the odds are against you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're ready to make someone an offer that you know will be quite a surprise. You must be ready to wait for a response.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel that you cannot count on everyone to give you what you need today. Stick to those few whom you know best and who know you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can pick up the pace today and do much more than anyone might expect. Don't take credit for something that was not your doing, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any attempt at deception is only likely to come back to haunt you -- if not today, then tomorrow or the day after. Do all things aboveboard.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to get something done in record time today. Take care, however! Others may want you to repeat this amazing feat.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want others to deal with you as you deal with them -- honestly and in a simple, straightforward manner. You're in no mood for games.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are many steps ahead of the competition today -- and you'll want to keep it that way! Don't do anything to upset the status quo.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to be up and at it far earlier than usual today. If so, you know how to manage your own energy to maximize results along the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in no mood for something newfangled today; you are perfectly content with old-fashioned methods that give you confidence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can combine the new and the old in a creative way today. Others are willing to do what you're doing -- but they won't do it quite so well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Heed warnings received from unusual sources today. Take care that you don't leave anyone out to dry as you maneuver to avoid danger.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Cancellations and postponements shouldn't be necessary today, provided you have accounted for all anticipated interruptions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself unable to maneuver because of someone else's recent activity. This was not part of the plan, was it?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know what is at stake, and you know what you are able to do to make things turn out right. A rival has other ideas, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can expect things to change in ways both subtle and dramatic today; your reaction will determine the future of a certain project.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to follow someone through new territory today -- literally or figuratively. You can assign meaning to all experiences.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to collect many new disciples today, as you promote a way of thinking that catches on quickly. Be honest, by all means!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's never too late to make the right decision, and today you'll find that there are many to be made -- and many resulting benefits to enjoy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Shortly after your day begins, an obstacle appears that has you reconsidering your motives and methods. Patience works wonders at this time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're able to make your mark in a way that you hadn't expected. One of your cohorts surprises you with a change in attitude.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can correct more than one mistake today, and others are likely to flock to you with requests for assistance. You can only do so much!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- As one of your "pet" projects heats up, you may have to spend a little more money than expected to smooth the way that lies ahead of you today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to pay too much for an error made in good faith. Make it clear what your intentions really are -- and don't be secretive!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be anxious about something that you see developing despite your efforts to forestall it. A different approach is clearly necessary.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be unusually emotional today about an issue that usually leaves you rather cold. This may signal a coming change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A combination of doing what you're told and following your instincts will pay off handsomely today, if you don't run into an obstacle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are considering moving in a new direction, but a loved one is fearful that this means more than it does. Put him or her at ease.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself squarely in the middle of something you cannot control. It's time to get in touch with that special friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Alternating periods of work and rest will get you through what is likely to unfold as a difficult day. Environmental influences are strong.