ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that you're not expecting others to believe what is simply unbelievable. You must begin dealing once more in truth, not fantasy!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You shouldn't have to worry about certain issues that you've put behind you, at least temporarily. A mentor is able to guide you out of danger.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's such a thing as being too confident -- and today, you're nearing that dangerous boundary. You don't want to get anyone hurt!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A little joke can be too much today if the timing is right and you have misjudged your audience. A more serious approach may be required.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The difference between the literal and the figurative should be abundantly clear to you today, as you are dealing in both simultaneously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to like people to work with them. You should be able to maximize returns by avoiding any emotional involvement whatsoever.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Cooperation may be hard to come by today, and you are likely to conclude that for the time being you are best to work entirely on your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on what others are doing for a while, and you'll see just where you fall in the scheme of things. You cannot avoid making comparisons.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A friend or loved one may be looking to you for solace, and you know just what to say or do. You make an offer that surprises even you!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be slowed by your outdated way of thinking. You will want to gather more up-to-date information and adjust your attitude.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're ready to get started on something new, but without the guidance of a friend who's been in your shoes, you won't progress quickly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone is waiting for you to make the first move, but this is news to you. Don't spend too much time wondering what's expected of you -- yet.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which excites you is likely to do quite the opposite to someone you know well. Any interaction between you today may be quite unusual.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want more people around than usual today. Both social events and business arrangements are favored; you keep things going.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be intrigued by coincidences today -- but don't let yourself get bogged down as others look for conspiracies where there are none.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be able to pick up the pieces after someone makes quite a mess. It may fall to you to come up with a more foolproof strategy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may be difficult for you to decide whom you can rely on today -- but someone steps forward just when you need his or her counsel the most.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't make someone's problem your own today, as you'll be unable to help in an objective way. Avoid the converse situation, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your choice of words matters more than usual today. Be sure to give your audience the chance to understand fully what you say.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to feel a strong and almost irresistible pull in a new direction today. You'll have many decisions to make as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must try to be as efficient as possible today in order to maximize potential gains. Are you in line to receive certain key information?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to analyze the likely costs and potential benefits of someone's proposition today before you think about accepting it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be sure that you have equipped yourself with all you need before getting started today, as you'll have little time once you're on your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel that people are ganging up on you at this time, but what's really happening is that you're resisting becoming more engaged.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may require a fresh start today -- but not if you're willing to make the best of a situation that doesn't give you the greatest advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You learn an important lesson just in time to teach it to someone else. This isn't the last time you'll pass on such learning.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A little more power may be required today. You know where to apply it, but you may be afraid that others aren't ready for it. Let that go!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone from your past sends you a message today -- and how you got it may be a mystery for a long time. Still, you must heed its warning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A laid-back, generous approach is best today. Those who are your beneficiaries will certainly appreciate how you give them enough space.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be in awe of what someone is able to do today, and for a while some will chalk it up to magic. You know better, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be tempted to hide your feelings today, but that's likely to prove the wrong approach when all is said and done. The truth will come out!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Those who gravitate toward you do so because of that certain something that is so difficult to name. If you know what it is, say so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your attempts to hide what you are really doing, or what is going on beneath the surface, will likely backfire. Many know the truth now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll discover today that the instructions you've been giving others really did the trick, but there may be some corrections still to make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to progress today much more quickly than expected. Others will come to your aid if you find you have to pack up and move on!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Whom you get to do a job in your stead today will matter much more than the pace at which the job gets done. Pick the right people!