ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to be more concerned today for another's well being than for your own. When a certain danger disappears, you'll surely relax.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Today marks an important new beginning of sorts. Don't let others stand in your way as you get the lay of the land. Take a friend's advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your attitude will make all the difference today as you find that you have to deal with those whom you usually try to avoid at all costs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have to work a deal with someone who, in the past, has been resistant to all overtures. Today, however, a new approach seems feasible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat today, as you figure something out just in time. Share what you learn.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may fall to you to keep the peace -- at home or at the workplace. You must be successful or your weekend plans may have to be scrapped.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do for another he or she will do for you when the time comes -- and both of you will be in a better position to help others as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to do even more than you had planned today, provided you start out in the right direction. A friend rides shotgun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Despite any assurances you may offer, someone isn't likely to believe that you can do all you say you can. Let your actions speak for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The difference between an amateur and a professional approach should be very clear to you by day's end, and you'll know which to emulate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may receive information through back channels today that boosts your standing among those in charge. Are you ready to do more?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to take the most direct approach today, so you will have to begin as soon as possible to plot a more circuitous route.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been avoiding reaching out to someone who seems to be critical of your current methods -- but he or she can help you immensely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to be remembered not for what you do today, but for what you don't do -- and this is not at all a bad thing!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There are those who have a major decision to make, and they can't do it before hearing what you have to say. Don't make them wait too long!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are not immune from the kind of emotional pain that can come from feeling detached from like-minded individuals. Seek them out today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll find yourself caught between a rock and a hard place today, and only by careful maneuvering will you be able to extricate yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- After discovering some common ground, you'll forge an alliance today with someone whose principles are diametrically opposed to your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may receive news from a family member that has you making plans very quickly today -- or changing those that you have already made.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Travel is in the picture, but you may want to consider taking a different route from that recommended by those who have taken the trip before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not fully understand just how your behavior of late has affected others. Today is a good day to consider making changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Try to do things out of order today and you're not likely to get them done at all. You must be able to follow a certain established protocol.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want anyone else to speak for you, and yet you don't feel ready to speak on your own behalf. You must compromise in some way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be able to work well with those who do not think the way you do, but only for a short time. Efficiency is the key to success today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may choose to take a more philosophical approach than usual to a problem that, in the past, has required an aggressive, hands-on approach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are eager to see what you have in the works, but you're not yet ready to put anything on display. You can tease them with some P.R.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will have to wait your turn today, like it or not, and you'll surely be required to follow other rules as well. Take a laid-back approach.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been taking someone for granted of late, and today you'll realize that you're coming perilously close to destroying the relationship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been confident about a certain endeavor, but upon waking today you may realize that you're not yet in the position you had hoped for.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others are making deals that hold them in good stead. What's holding you back? You may be under the misconception that you aren't being heard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may try to stand in your way today, but that's all part of the current scenario. You expect it, and can deal with it in stride.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your momentum shouldn't diminish today even as you deal with an unexpected issue. You may have to give someone a dose of his or her own medicine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be thrilled with any of the ideas being put forth by those around you, but you must give at least one of them a try.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must do all you can today to avoid an extreme stance on any key issue. You can get much done by acknowledging the validity of all views.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time for you to take a stand against something that has rubbed you the wrong way for quite some time. This is a major issue!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself grappling with facts and figures today when, in fact, you would be wise to look at the bigger, broader picture.