ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You seem to be putting in a lot of effort at this time, but the results aren't what you were expecting. A friend gives you some perspective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even a single mistake may be one too many today. Be careful, use your time wisely and don't assume that you know all you need to know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can avoid serious dangers today, even while you do that which others have pronounced risky. Your unique approach does the trick.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to gather your forces and ensure that everyone is working toward the same goal right now. You can't afford a single wasted effort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can be sure that others will be watching you. The more you try to stay out of the public eye, the more you'll be on display; don't fight it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How you present a certain central idea makes all the difference today. Choose your words carefully, and review your work before submitting it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can be a little less "controlled" than you've been lately. Give someone a surprise during evening hours, and you'll both be rewarded.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be able to enjoy a rather quiet day. This doesn't mean, however, that you can let your responsibilities slide; much planning can be done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The more opinions you get from others, the better. You will want to set aside some time to go over all the various input you receive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your own vanity may be the one thing to get in your way today. If you can avoid looking at yourself in the mirror, all will be well!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be more than confident today -- and that can be a problem. Cockiness right now can only get you into hot water.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't let yourself be fooled by appearances. To get to the bottom of a key issue you're going to have to be more than observant.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Information comes to you today from an unusual source, and you are doubtful that it can be trusted. What's the whole story?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to get back to the basics today, and it's never been simpler to do just that than it is right now. You enjoy a familiar pleasure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you see isn't always what you get -- and today you're likely to be more surprised than usual. Someone may be trying to steal your thunder.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be torn between two influences, each of which holds you in thrall. Perhaps it's best that you choose a third option altogether.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to do something in the usual way today, thanks to an obstacle you didn't expect. More work will be involved -- or a delay.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to call in a favor today -- ahead of schedule. Don't let anyone tell you that you won't find a way to get a certain task done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to fight an unusual level of fatigue throughout much of the day; try to keep physical strain to a minimum for the time being.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be inspired by what someone else is able to do with fewer resources than you have on hand. Today can be more productive than expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to fight against someone who only wants to do things the "easy way." He or she doesn't really understand what you have to gain.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be called upon to make a decision when two other people cannot. This is a conflict you're all too familiar with, as it happens.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll require some instruction if you're going to tackle a certain challenge that just presented itself. Find the right teacher!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not willing to put everything on the line until you know all the risks -- and what's to gain. You can explore without investing much.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Despite recent efforts, you may have to deal with something that you thought had been set aside for good. Experience serves you well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to keep your ego in check today. Don't let anyone tell you that you're all it takes, for there's always something more required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can provide those around you with a memorable experience today, and yet you may not respond as expected to what comes your way. Explore this.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be making mistakes at this time very much like those that put you in this position. Isn't it time to break a certain bad habit?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're more interested today in breaking the rules than in following them, but you have to remember that someone is always watching. What's it worth?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to ask yourself some tough questions today and answer them honestly in order to get out of a tricky situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- No need to do what everyone else is doing today. You can chart your own course and elevate your standing at the same time. Take a chance!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not getting the whole story, and you won't until you're willing to mount your own private investigation. Leave no stone unturned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can welcome someone in a manner that opens all kinds of doors for both of you, or you can be overly guarded. The choice is yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're dealing with a certain unexpected development in a manner that reduces the likelihood of major fallout or lasting damage. Good job!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself waiting for someone else to put the finishing touches on a certain key endeavor. All you can do is be patient.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- One piece of the puzzle is all you need to have the complete picture available to you to work with. An unusual source comes through.