ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can give someone you know very well a gift no one else can. He or she returns the favor, but you may not be aware of that right away.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself repeating a pattern of behavior that didn't work for you the last time. Is there a way to change course quickly?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Self-discovery is a two-way street today; a friend can provide you with an important clue, and you can do the same in return. Work together!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- As you put together the pieces of a rather compelling puzzle, you'll realize that you've known the solution all along. Now it's fun!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can use your time -- and another's -- far better than you already are. By making a very small adjustment you can set in motion something big.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The unusual serves you in a way that makes you think that you've not been seeing things correctly for some time. This is an improvement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone is waiting for you to complete an assignment, but he or she doesn't know what else you're involved in. You mustn't be hurried today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A friend provides more than an opinion today; he or she also makes a suggestion that allows you to break free of a current restraint.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which is self-imposed is almost certainly more troublesome to you today than anything someone else could dish up. Make a change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are a firm believer in doing that which others suggest cannot be done, but do you really know why? Today you can explore this issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not feel like doing the very thing that others are depending on you to do today. There may be a way to satisfy both you and them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone comes to you through unusual channels today. Is it something that you want to keep? Experimentation will answer that question.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be able to gain the advantage over a rival today, but you may first have to engage in a little deception, but that will be forgiven.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to keep things friendly today, even as the competition heats up. Follow the rules, be a good sport and learn from any setbacks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are in little danger today of losing your way. Indeed, you are so secure right now that you can lead others out of some serious peril.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may try to shut you down today, but you're not having any of it. You can remain calm and have your say at exactly the right moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you aren't being so dramatic about what's happening to you today that others question if there is anything at stake.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're waiting for things to settle down a bit before taking advantage of an opportunity that will wait until you're ready to act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You feel that you're headed in the right direction, but someone offers an alternative that proves more attractive than you might have thought.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to learn something new today that you can put to immediate use to advance a cause you've only recently adopted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Timing is everything today, and there are times in which you'll want to lie low and wait until the stars have aligned things in your favor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be engaged in a game of lost-and-found today that proves far more important than you had anticipated. You recover something of value.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A vision of the past has you caught between something you want to do and something you know you have to do. It's time to face the music.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Nothing is impossible today as long as it is something that allows you to employ one of your many considerable skills. Someone is watching.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you believe and what you don't will make a big difference to someone before the day is out. Make sure someone has the whole story.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a friend will be walking parallel tracks throughout much of the day. Put your best foot forward, especially when working together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to get used to something new very quickly today so the transition from what you used to work with is as seamless as possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your confidence is on the rise, but you want to be sure that you don't overdo it when you are in the presence of someone with more seniority.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Share what you like with a loved one. You both will find yourselves enjoying it and each other more than others might be able to stand.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Give yourself a break today; you mustn't expect that you can recover from a sudden setback without experiencing any kind of slowdown.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's time to get a little basic organization done so you don't lose sight of your intended goal today. Keep things streamlined.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What happens before and after may prove more important than what happens when you are in the thick of things today. Keep your eyes open.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you respect may do something you do not understand today. As a result, you'll find yourself grappling with certain unusual issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may discover that you're being relied upon today for more than you had expected. Did you sign on for this, or is it an add-on?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're to be forgiven for not keeping up with everything that goes on around you today, as it's an unusually busy time. Follow the news.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be very near the edge today as you walk from here to there, but it's not likely to be dangerous for you until the return trip.