ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is no time to put things in uncertain terms; you must be direct and unequivocal as you make a proposal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A good friend comes to you with an unexpected request. The difference between right and wrong may be more apparent to you today than usual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You owe more than you thought to someone who is ready and eager to be paid. You may have to make an unusual arrangement before day's end.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can come up with a new way of doing something that not only succeeds but also attracts the attention of someone you greatly admire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to reach out to someone with whom you have been out of touch for quite a while, but self-consciousness gets in your way, perhaps.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been waiting to do something for quite some time, and today the opportunity will arise -- and you must jump at it or miss it entirely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are your expectations realistic right now, or are you setting yourself up for disappointment? Focus on what is right in front of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can be more helpful to someone else than he or she is to you -- but that's no surprise, really. It's been this way for a while, yes?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself in charge of something that is far more difficult to complete than you had expected. Get expert advice!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you want to share with others may not be valued in the same way by everyone. A little goes a long way in certain cases.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be waiting for someone else to take a step forward today before you can progress as you had planned. Avoid gridlock by all means!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You find yourself in an uncomfortable position today, thanks to someone who doesn't understand how you are involved in his or her affairs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be in charge of the way things go at work or at play today -- but some people's behavior simply cannot be controlled right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have good reason to speed things up right now, but you must take care that this isn't merely a knee-jerk reaction. Think things through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can change someone's mind today about something that he or she was dead-set against. It's your unique approach that does the trick.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may realize that what you've been missing isn't really essential to you or the way you are living your life right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can succeed at certain negotiations today, but not everyone will give you what you want. You must be ready to compromise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is painting a picture of the future that doesn't sit well with you. It's time for you to be more assertive as you move forward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take part in something very exciting today, but make sure that you don't endanger those around you by cutting loose too much!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If it's a good deal you're after, you can have it today -- but you may have to depend upon someone who has been less than reliable in the past.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can tend to business in a way that puts people at ease or raises suspicions -- and right now there is really only one choice!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself with even more time on your hands today. There's an idea you've been developing that can now be put into motion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will be playing the waiting game with someone who is trying to outdo you in an unusual manner. Evening brings a surprise to both parties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll recognize certain opportunities hidden among obstacles that you expected to face today. You'll be more motivated than you thought.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want to look back at a past episode to determine whether you have progressed or taken a step backward. The truth cannot be denied.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are eager to enjoy something new and different, but you must accept the fact that it is not likely to be permanent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can warn others of certain dangers that only you can see on the horizon. Someone must make a firm decision; should it be you?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend can have a good deal of fun today, but you must make sure that it's not at the expense of a third party's feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can give others much that they need at this time, and you'll get something quite valuable in the exchange. Your reputation soars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can maximize your gains today, but not everyone will appreciate either your methods or your motives. One critic in particular is quite vocal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must consider all possible outcomes today as you chart a course based on probability. Experience and instinct both serve you well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone makes you an offer today that you may be unable to refuse, but you must realize that much will change if you do accept it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can combine the old and the new in ways that impress others -- and someone in charge is likely to open a new door to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An accidental encounter proves more important to you today than you might have thought. What follows takes you down an unfamiliar road.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be putting too much emphasis on something that is really not important to anyone else but you. It's time to focus on something else.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You need more than you think you do, and the special attention of a good friend or loved one provides it -- just in time. Show your gratitude.