ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your concern for someone not doing as well as expected is to be commended by those who understand the situation. You're not in this alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those around you may not understand the burden that has been placed squarely on your shoulders. Make it clear that you can do only so much!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to arrange your day entirely to your liking, as you will have to deal with certain new and unavoidable influences.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you do now will be dependent upon your understanding of what's been happening during the last several days. It's a process, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not understand the reasons for certain events and developments, but you can surely react in a positive and productive manner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel your enthusiasm for a certain project or activity waning at this time. The reasons are clear and should be temporary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- With the sunrise comes a welcome realization that you can do much today to solidify your position and strengthen your reputation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be accused of seeing things from a "selfish" perspective, but what is going on at this time does indeed revolve around you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have forged a bond with someone that you don't wish to be severed anytime soon. Today is a good day to make your desires known.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to pick up the pace today where thought and planning are concerned. You mustn't be left out in the cold.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may have slipped your mind, but you have something to do today that must be completed before anyone knows what you're up to. Get to it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your day may get a little topsy-turvy as you will be expected to do early what you usually do later, and vice versa. You can adjust well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've developed a strategy for dealing with certain recurring problems, and today it will pay off handsomely as you dodge a bullet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The more you can accomplish before noon today, the better. Later on, you'll have reason to delve more deeply into a certain personal issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be confused about the "how" and the "when," but you know what needs to be done better than anyone -- and why. Spread the word.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Getting a certain job done today should be as easy as one, two, three -- unless you fail to notice that certain someone standing in your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be tempted to dig in your heels and insist that the status quo be maintained -- and for good reason. You must try another course, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- No matter how carefully you've planned, you are likely to be disappointed by the way things fall out if you're unable to be flexible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to receive many warnings today, but they may prove difficult to decipher. When in doubt, do what you would usually do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself shackled by responsibility today and unable to engage in that certain flight of fancy. This is a temporary delay.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to shower those around you with praise and admiration -- for they deserve it. You will receive much in return, surely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself making last-minute corrections today -- either to your daily schedule or to the actual work being done. Stay on track.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You require just a little more information today in order to complete a job for someone. When it comes, the pace can surely quicken.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Staying out of the way of those who would do you harm may prove more difficult than usual today; someone is employing new, unfamiliar tactics.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be chosen to step in and mediate between conflicting parties who simply cannot identify any common ground. You know what to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be surprised today when someone apologizes for behavior that you have already forgiven. You can make it clear that it's time to move on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important to let others be on their own when trying something new, but you'll want to stay close in case you have to step in and save the day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Anything you do or say that is out of character today is deserving of scrutiny. It's important for you to understand what is driving you today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time for you to make things better, not worse -- and that means doing and saying just the right things at just the right times. Start now!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to face certain fears head-on today as a result of an encounter you did not expect. You make an important discovery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That which is temporary need not become permanent; all it takes is a timely intervention on your part to get things back on track.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not ready to hear what someone has to say, but you may insist on hearing it anyway. It will prove useful; you'll surely recover.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- All you have to do is put up with a certain something just one more time -- and today is the day. Once it's done, it's done for good.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The uncommon speaks to you today in a way that compels you to explore the possibilities presented. A friend offers encouragement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to satisfy your own curiosity about a certain development, but this may require you to delve into someone's business.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be forced to do something that goes very much against the grain today. Fortunately, others will understand and forgive you.