ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can spend a good deal of time talking over old times with a friend -- but soon you'll have to acknowledge the elephant in the room.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A favor you do for someone is actually one you do for yourself, as you're likely to benefit in ways that really make a difference for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to get certain things done before you turn your mind to the one thing you most want to do. It's a matter of priority.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your preparations are sure to be quite thorough, but you may not know quite what is going to happen when you do what you are preparing for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on what is going on in the background in order to come to a much more thorough understanding of what is happening right in front of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Share your thoughts with those who support you, as any attempt to persuade those who have made up their minds against you will not go well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must take care of yourself in ways that matter only to you. No one else is likely to give you what you really need at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can turn a bleak picture into something much brighter and more radiant today -- and others will gladly adopt this positive outlook.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to remind those in charge that you never promised to do the impossible. What you've done to date must be good enough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are in a far better position right now than you had any reason to expect. You have yourself to thank -- and a friend behind the scenes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Dispensing compliments cannot be expected to do for you what you really wish -- but it's still a matter of courtesy and will be appreciated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to back out of a current project and let someone take your place. It's time to start working on something more personal.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Despite any plans you may have made, the day is likely to progress in a manner that defies anticipation -- or understanding. Go with the flow!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to emphasize certain things as you work your way through this complicated day. The reactions of others can be shaped.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want others to know that you are confident in both your motives and your methods. Someone comes to your aid -- and someone else departs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been making some wild claims lately, perhaps, but today you should be able to do much to demonstrate the truth of what you've said.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do much to help others today -- and to prepare them for what lies ahead. You seem to know better than anyone what the rules really are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to make adjustments exactly as you might wish today, but you can surely make any maneuver pay off if your timing is correct.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to discover that you and a rival are really working toward the same common end -- and for the same reason. This is good news!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to establish a pace and a rhythm today that you can maintain, come what may. This will require a great deal of inner strength.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are eager to arrange a reunion with those who make your work better and more enjoyable. A team effort is favored at this time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The power of persuasion works to your advantage during the first part of the day -- but later on you'll have to fight against a shifting tide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager for the support of a certain someone today, but it may be difficult to explain why. Let your actions speak for you this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you do is likely to tell more of a story in your favor today than anything you might say. An ally works to gather more support for you.

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.