ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not have to do quite as much as you had originally expected -- or intended -- today. A friend raises a possibility -- and you're in!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to do what others are doing today -- but instead you are likely to hit upon an activity that rewards you as no others can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The decisions you have to make today require you to dig deeper than you have before -- especially where a certain central issue is concerned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a good many options to choose from today -- but that may be the problem. You are eager for things to be simpler and streamlined.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be concerned about what lies ahead when the week opens, but certain preliminary developments instill you with confidence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An attraction pulls you away from yourself in some way today, and you may have to explain yourself to a loved one after things go too far.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're attracting attention at this time -- but is it the right kind? Today you'll have the chance to do something that wins you newfound respect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There are forces working for you and against you today, and you must determine which you can address head-on and which require handling subtly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may want to shift gears today after someone points out what lies ahead. You cannot continue at the same pace and be truly safe.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone comes to you with a few suggestions that seem, at first, to be wholly unacceptable -- but second thoughts change everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be called upon to assess the performance of someone you have long admired. You can still be objective -- and you must try to be!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to take things one at a time today, and not in a single chunk. You must be willing to learn as you go -- and to accept mistakes.

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.