ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll find it very easy to make yourself comfortable in the company of a friend you haven't seen in quite a while. It's like the old days!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A trip down memory lane makes you realize just how good things are right now -- but that's no reason to ruin someone else's fun. Why not play along?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must follow the rules, but you shouldn't find them too restrictive at this time. What you start can be finished before the day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can have much more fun today than you had originally planned, courtesy of a friend who is willing to make a temporary break with tradition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep your eyes and ears open today, and you'll be able to help someone who really needs your particular brand of expertise -- and daring.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll become immersed in two or three situations today that can build your confidence and put you in a very favorable position.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are likely to be impressed with the way you handle a surprise situation. The truth is that it's not a complete surprise to you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You aren't likely to encounter the typical today, so you must be ready to face that which others may consider too much to handle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Bad news on one front is countered by good news on another. How you react to the first, however, affects how the other pans out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you sure you want to keep score today? You might be better off just playing a friendly game; your opponent has something up his sleeve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A good friend is likely to be surprised by the fact that you are still exactly who you have always been. Some things never change!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A difference of taste comes between you and someone who wants things his or her way. A compromise may be difficult to strike today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your memories are bittersweet today, as you recall an episode from your distant past that was truly a high-water mark for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things may threaten to get out of control today, but if you spot the warning signs and act fast you can surely avoid any serious trouble.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to give someone else a bit of his or her own medicine. Don't be too serious; remember there is some fun involved!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you are waiting for can fall into your lap before you know it today. Once that happens, progress can be made smoothly and swiftly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The way you pass the time today speaks to the issues at play, but you must take care that you don't react in any way that "tips your hand."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A little shock goes a long way today, and you'll learn just what you must and mustn't do in any similar situation in the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's important to do things in the right order today, and with the right overall tone. If you're too serious, others won't take you seriously!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- While waiting for someone to play his or her part, you can put in a little more practice to ensure that your performance is top-notch.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can use your powers of persuasion for good or ill today; one is easy and one is not -- but you know where to apply your best efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time for you to commit, one way or another, and join a certain fight that has been waged by those close to you for some time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That last piece of the puzzle drops squarely into place today, and you'll be relieved to know that you've passed this "test" at last.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The support you are after can be won today, but at a cost. You must remember, when the time comes, who put you where you were at this time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to make someone wait longer than necessary today. Get a move on, and don't be distracted by irrelevancies. Remain focused!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to experience a few conflicting emotions today as you realize that what you've been building over time is nearly completed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The day's developments can be looked at from any one of a number of possible angles; that which suits you best may not be officially sanctioned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to cut back a bit and enjoy some "down time" -- but only if you've earned it. You can't expect to get something for nothing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Everyone around you is likely to be supportive of your efforts. Be sure to give all you can to that one cause that has risen to the surface.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be frustrated at first, but once you get over the first real obstacle it should be smooth sailing for you for the rest of the day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Trust your instincts today, but realize that there is an intellectual component at play as well and you do have one or two lessons to learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be introduced to something new today that may prove a long-term interest -- or even a full-on commitment. A friend shows you the way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want anyone to think that you are not squarely positioned for success today. Even if you have to fake it, display confidence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can show a bit of "cheek" today by doing for someone else what he or she did for you in the past. This develops into a two-way street.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can chip away at something until it is completed over time, or you can take advantage of an opportunity today and get it done now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must make an earlier start than usual, perhaps. Although this may disrupt your routine, you will recognize certain, clear benefits.