ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The unexpected combines very nicely with the expected today, leaving you ample room to address both in ways that are quite effective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who has been by your side for quite some time isn't there to help you through a difficult time today. Conquer your fears.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in no mood for doing things in the same old way today. Give yourself time to experiment just a little and see what is really possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be wondering why an old friend hasn't been in touch in quite a while. Instead of just sitting there, why not reach out yourself?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't fool around with things you don't really understand today, or you may find yourself in a situation from which you cannot get free.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are in a race against time itself right now, and you cannot afford to be distracted by anyone whose needs are less than your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are putting yourself in danger in a way that you cannot possibly understand, but saying "no" at just the right time can keep you safe.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're facing a different kind of situation today -- one that requires you to accept what comes in order to minimize the dangers you face.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Look around and you will understand why things are the way they are, but you're not likely to understand what you can do about it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A big decision affects others more than it does you. You may want to walk awhile in another's shoes to get the feel for something new.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Self-indulgence is to be avoided today at all costs. If you have a choice between yes and no, no is likely to be the correct answer for now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may stumble today, but you can regain your balance and be back on your way in little time. You'll learn much about what you can handle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're following your own rules at this time, and no one seems to mind. Now is not the day for revealing all of your secrets at once.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can solve a mystery today, but doing so won't give you the advantage over anyone else. You must wrestle with your conscience.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to be surprised by the decisions another makes today, as you are far more closely linked than you had originally thought.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A figure from your past makes a surprise appearance today, but only for a short time. It's enough, however, to give you pause.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to struggle some to get a thing done on time today. You may not receive the technical support you are after as you face difficulties.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let things get out of hand today, especially where domestic and professional issues intersect. Focus on who needs what.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not have quite as much fun as you had hoped today, but what you get done will be remembered as something quite unusual and unexpected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to take some time today to get the lay of the land, and don't forget to see what makes your superiors tick. Get some answers.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're willing to give up something to gain something more today, but take care that you don't let slip a key piece of secret information.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to know what someone is up to, and the only way you can find out is to join him or her in a task that presents a few dangers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what's expected of you today, but you're not sure where to draw the line regarding what you will and will not do. Think about it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself going here and there for all kinds of reasons today, when all you want to do is spend time with a certain loved one.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you start isn't likely to be stoppable today. Be ready to go the distance, and don't let a well-meaning friend stand in your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not end the day very near where you started it, but it's all part of a plan -- and you must be willing to relinquish control just a bit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are rolling full steam toward your intended destination, but you may encounter an obstacle when you least expect it. You must think fast.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The possible and the probable are both attractive to you today, but they aren't necessarily compatible. You must make an educated decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want something more from a routine endeavor than what you've come to expect. A close friend has just the thing if you're willing to experiment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This interesting day sees you called in more than one direction at once. How you navigate conflicts will make all the difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are not looking forward to doing something you know you must do, but in the end you'll realize that your fears were entirely misplaced.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is the time for you to do the thing you've been avoiding for so long. You're able to accomplish more than expected if you get it done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't let your insecurities hold you back, and you certainly mustn't let them hold someone else back! It's time to let go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The only way you'll get a friend or loved one to stop reminding you to do something is by doing it, and today is the perfect day for that.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The questions you ask today can surely be answered, but not by the experts. Get in touch with someone you trust.

PISCES (Feb. 19—March 20) -- You can accomplish something quite important today, and you and others can take pride in the fact that you stuck with it so long.