ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can put things in a straightforward manner, or you can couch things in cryptic symbolism and hints. By all means, be direct today!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A reminder comes your way and has you wishing for the way things used to be -- until a good friend reminds you of the way things really were!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something untoward happens, but not through any fault of yours. You can do much to undo the problems that result -- but perhaps not in one day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to pass up a golden opportunity today in order to help a friend take advantage of one that presents itself quite unexpectedly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to clear the air, particularly with someone with whom you've quarreled over an issue that came between you recently.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do for another will be done for you in return -- and just in time, as it happens. This begins a positive trend for all concerned.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You want to be where the action is, but you know that you have too much on your plate today to abandon it in favor of fun and games.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not want to take the advice that is offered you today, but you had better do so, considering who it is that is doing the advising!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're wondering how you're going to get out of your current pickle, but your native cleverness will see you through, surely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone who knows you better than you suppose is likely to step in and assume a role you might never have expected him or her to take.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may need an attitude adjustment today, and you know just whom to go to in order to get it. He or she will surely make the time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can keep someone you love out of trouble today. What you have to offer is recognized by someone in the shadows and is soon revealed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Affordability becomes a major theme today, and you must be sure to account for all possible expenses before any money changes hands.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot be held responsible for something that happens on someone else's watch. You know how to keep everyone safe and sound!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're sure to have a lot to offer today, but you must wait your turn. There are those who have been far more patient than you will have to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have reason to give credit where credit is due today -- and it won't simply be because it is the right thing to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take notes and keep memoranda today. You must do all you can to remember even the most trivial events, as you may be required to recount them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You do not want to throw your lot in with those who have done little to no planning; such a risk is not worth taking at this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are able to take care of those around you today while taking care of yourself. Later in the day you may want some alone time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to strike a balance today between what you have to do and what you want to do. There's time for all of it, if you plan wisely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can move things along more quickly than usual today, but you must be ready to address an unexpected need late in the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll discover things that have been hidden away for quite some time and realize that they've been affecting you all along.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be sure to look at the clock from time to time today. You mustn't get so immersed in your work that you forget a long-standing commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Be patient and collect your thoughts carefully before expressing yourself openly to those who may be critical of your point of view.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be impressed and inspired by someone who does things his or her own way. You can follow suit, but take all necessary precautions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to find that forgiveness is much easier to get from someone in charge today than permission. You must secure one or the other.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can play an important role in the affairs of someone you've only recently met. Something is developing, but its true nature eludes you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to take time out on more than one occasion today in order to assess your progress -- or lack thereof. Be honest with yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you do today is likely to be long remembered by those who have been following your progress -- and indeed, you can do something remarkable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may sense that something big is just around the corner. Are you ready for it, however? That's a question only you can answer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to check in with someone more than once today in order to be sure that you're getting the very latest updates. Be diligent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll realize that getting a certain something done won't require the about-face that you assumed it would. You can stay the course.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't be distracted when racing against the clock today. You can get someone to run interference for you, perhaps.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Those who know you best have a warning for you, but they don't know how you are going to take it. You can put them at ease very quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be willing to analyze situations on a deeper level than usual today -- especially those that involve personal interactions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The difference between "no" and "yes" may seem clear to you early on, but by day's end you'll see just how close they really are.