ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want to be sure of something that others have been vacillating about for quite some time. You may have to put your foot down after dark.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Evidence may come to light that has you reconsidering your relationship with a friend or co-worker. You've been the victim of a misconception.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll receive good news, albeit from someone you do not know. Still, prevailing circumstances tell you that you can trust this source.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You receive a report that goes against what you have already heard about a certain development. You may have to investigate further.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone has been trying to build a web of deceit, but you're not one to be fooled at this time. You can prove things are really as they seem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Focus on details today and leave the "heavy lifting" to someone else whom you trust. You can manage things with great skill and good humor, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to do something different today from what has long been working for you, but do you dare break with tradition in this way?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your views are not shared by everyone, but those who do support your thinking are likely to come to your aid very quickly today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may experience something of a rough patch early on today, but then it should be smooth sailing all the way to your destination.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A minor glitch is likely to have a "ripple effect" today, and you'll want to do all you can to minimize lasting negative repercussions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your work may not be all that creative or inspired today, but you certainly know how to deliver the goods in a reliable fashion. Keep it up!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to keep a close eye on your spending today and on trends that have developed over the past few days. Are you overindulging?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You aren't willing to take orders from anyone else today, but you do need instruction -- and it's important for you to know the difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are more interested in what is going on with a friend or loved one, perhaps, than in what you are doing or are going to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The simplest of messages can have the greatest import. Give yourself time to absorb what comes your way, and assess its significance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to get certain things done today before you move on to that one endeavor you feel is most important. Your priorities are in order.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager to follow someone else wherever he or she goes today, but take care that you don't unwittingly expose yourself to danger.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to weigh all options today before making a decision that someone else is going to hold you to. A friend surprises you during the evening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take the time to assess your situation as fully as possible today. You don't have to take someone else's word as gospel, surely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to progress as planned today, but think outside the box and you'll find that obstacles are few and far between.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to make certain concessions today in order to smooth things over with an old friend. He or she is making overtures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be curious to see what a friend or colleague has been up to lately. You may want to make a proposition regarding future work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can afford to mind your manners just a little more than usual today. Courtesy opens doors, and that's just what you need to do right now!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are hoping for the best, certainly, but you still have a nagging sense that something is out of place. Identify it soon!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You reveal something that takes everyone by surprise. Evening brings an opportunity to do something in a new way -- with a friend, perhaps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in no mood for criticism today, so you may want to steer clear of those who do things in dramatically different ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can keep your mood swings from getting the better of you today, but it will take some good, old-fashioned self-control. Don't be erratic!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- News from someone far from home puts you in a pensive mood. You're considering making a change that others may not support.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You enjoy a limited success early in the day, which inspires you to up the ante and reach for something higher and even more memorable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will want to pay attention to how other people do the things you are trying to do. What do they know that you don't? Ask questions!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can surprise someone in charge by seizing the initiative and doing something that was thought to be impossible. This is only the beginning!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should enjoy more freedom than usual today, but take care that you don't try doing things that everyone agrees should not be done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An interruption gives you a moment to think about what you're doing today -- and why. This is a chance to make an important change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Focus on the big picture today, and let the details work themselves out for now. You're after greater comprehension of a key situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A competition heats up between you and a friend; are you both able to keep things light and fun, or will things get too serious too soon?