ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can explore many options today without having to decide on anything once and for all. Don't let anyone rush you into anything!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A personal issue is illuminated today at just the right point in time. Your willingness to give a friend a break is well rewarded.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can avoid much that is unpleasant today simply by staying in and around your own home. You may have to adjust your schedule accordingly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You cannot avoid a slowdown today, but you can certainly avoid the kind of setback that comes from standing still when others keep moving.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can engage in valuable soul-searching today. Someone who knows you well confuses you with a surprise statement. Seek a second opinion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to do everything all at once today -- especially since a partner is willing to relieve you of some of your overall burden.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Trust becomes a major issue today after someone makes an announcement that goes against much that you were led to expect. Changes are approaching.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to learn lessons having to do with the things you are facing directly each day. A friend holds a clue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is a good time to come clean about something that's been bothering you for some time. Urgency compels you to do what's right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can do as much good as anyone else today -- and more, certainly, if you follow your instincts and get moving earlier than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Everything tells you that you are on the right track, but you have a sneaking suspicion that you are allowing yourself to be misled.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What happens to another today can be an important lesson to you, as you explore a situation that carries with it some invisible dangers.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will surely benefit today from an unusual attitude -- one born of a different perspective that serves you well again and again.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are eager to learn what you know, but you aren't likely to share very openly today. You have good reason to protect yourself right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have only so much time in which to do what you must do, and only so much space at your disposal to spread out and get the work done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Subtlety is not your forte, and today it's likely to fail you altogether. Don't fret! Your own rather outrageous style serves you well!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Things should fall together nicely today, and the more organized the plan the more likely you will get everything done on schedule.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The view from where you sit is quite nice indeed -- or it can be, once you clear away distractions. It's time to look for what lies ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have been ill-equipped in the past to do what others have said must be done, but today you are likely to be quite capable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are eager to set things in a way that proves stable and lasting -- but you still need some info before making any permanent decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are eager to fix a problem that seems insoluble -- but you know that if you approach it from the right angle, anything is possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A recent discovery has you excited about what lies ahead, and today's activities will make a big difference as you finalize your plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are in a period of flux right now, and others may be confused when you express views that seem to be in conflict with each other.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you do what you do is more important than anything else today. You can combine both style and substance in a very effective way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your enthusiasm is catching -- but not everyone is likely to fall under your spell. A certain someone makes you work harder than most.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An unavoidable glitch slows you down during the first part of the day. Take the time to solve the problem from the inside out!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's no point in sugarcoating anything when you say what you know full well has to be said. Be direct, straightforward and honest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A family member is trying to maneuver him- or herself into a position that may provide an advantage over you -- but you see through the ruse.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to put a stop to something that you fear could very quickly and easily get out of hand. Your tolerance goes only so far.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your prospects are solid right now, but you may be wondering about the timing. Indeed, the clock may work against you for a time today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- In order to do your job to the best of your ability you must be willing to learn a thing or two -- especially when it comes to new technology.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care that your eagerness doesn't give you away today. You will want to keep some things under wraps, at least for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want to share certain things with that certain someone, but the day's events may not cooperate with you. Make a new plan.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you hear through the grapevine alerts you to a problem that you will want to address before it becomes full-blown. Don't hesitate!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in a difficult situation before you know it, but past experience enables you to avoid any real trouble.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The moment you recognize that you have something to learn, you begin to learn it. There's no point in pretending to know what you do not.