ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The unfamiliar attracts you in a way that is quite unexpected. You may find yourself following a new and perhaps winding path.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to face certain risks today, but nothing should arise that amounts to a major threat. Things run pretty smoothly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A contact from the past provides you with a new opportunity. What you have done before may not be appropriate this time, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Those who have supported you in the past may be concerned about a new project that doesn't seem to be in your best interest. Discuss!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't minimize what you know is wrong today. Face it openly and honestly and be sure to let others know just what is going on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What happened yesterday may not affect what happens today, and you should be able to follow through and complete a certain personal project.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to contact someone as quickly as possible to forestall a development that could work against you in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are waiting to hear from someone whose decision-making affects your own. Don't just sit there, however! Use the time to your advantage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to maximize opportunities today, not minimize them; that is all a matter of attitude and flexibility at this time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Set your sights as high as you want today, but realize that certain circumstances may restrict you if you try to do too much too soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are intimately acquainted with someone else's plans, but you're not a fan of his or her methods. Perhaps you can suggest new ones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to work more closely with others today than originally expected -- but this can prove a benefit to all concerned.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are waiting for someone else to complete a task today before you are able to step up and do your part. You are ready to go!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be comfortable with what you are hearing from official circles; you may choose to conduct your own investigation of recent events.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something is revealed today with the kind of clarity that is rare and much appreciated. Now you can get on with business, can't you?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must take care that you don't say the wrong thing at the wrong time today -- or even the right thing! Timing is everything right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You won't be able to escape all notice today, despite your best efforts. Someone is going to know what you are up to, no matter what.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to express yourself in a way that doesn't come naturally today. Others are expecting information they may not get.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A personal battle rages on, but you are able to focus on other necessary tasks before this distraction becomes all-consuming -- if it ever does.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to protect yourself from those who are eager to derail you at this time. A certain encounter is worth remembering in detail.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be misled by what you are told today. Take the time to explore the issues and be sure to draw your own conclusions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself dealing with a matter that threatens to overshadow other more immediate concerns. You must act quickly today!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to score measurable results today, but you know that you're moving in the right direction, even if only incrementally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It may be time for you to give a direct answer to the questions you're asked. A lot of confusion can be cleared up and a conflict put to rest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are attracted to someone who has only recently arrived on the scene. Is this something you should pursue, or must you turn away?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Past training isn't likely to help you all that much today as you face a situation that is outside the realm of what you have expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You receive an invitation of sorts that has you wondering about your current expectations. Nothing about it is quite what it seems.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be reunited today with someone who has been influential to you in the past. He or she may not tell you all you need to know.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're after something more comfortable and harmonious than what an old friend is offering. It may be time to reassess the relationship.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You receive more than one message today about a development you cannot afford to ignore. Once you're in, you're in for the duration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- An unusual option presents itself today. You are in a position to call the shots, but your window of opportunity is perhaps very small.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Even a very small change can have a big impact on you today and on those who have followed you this far. It's time to raise the stakes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not understand what someone else is trying to accomplish, but you'll learn a great deal from studying the methods that are used.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must be sure you have equipped yourself with all the tools you need to deal with a situation that spans the personal and professional.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The decisions you make today must not be irrevocable; you are still studying the lay of the land and changes to your plans may be necessary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will do something today that attracts attention, but is it the right kind? You may have some explaining to do to someone in an official role.