ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Things haven't exactly been working out as you had hoped of late, but today you can enjoy a real turnaround. A friend sings your praises.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things risk getting out of hand today as your penchant for the overdramatic compels you to do what no one in his or her right mind would do!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to choose which of two destinations will win out today as you consider all variables and plan travel accordingly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to keep silent about what you know. Share freely with those around you -- but remember that not everyone likes surprises.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can minimize the impact of a certain event today -- but you may have to take the brunt of something others have been trying hard to avoid.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be thinking that things are heading in a certain direction, but today others may demonstrate that's not at all the case! Be ready!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll have to work hard to tell what is real and what is not, what is genuine and what is not and what is "good" and what is "bad" -- all day long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to trust your first impressions today -- and that's all right, because you'll have time to investigate further very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know you're on the right track at this time, even though you're not at all close to your final destination. It's about the journey!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't actually make things worse by stepping in and helping others work things out. It's a molehill, not a mountain!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to do a little research today before you make the important decision that many are waiting for you to make.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- "You can't unring a bell" -- or so they say. Today, you can prove them wrong as you make peace among those who have been at war for some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- When you have trouble telling truth from fiction, you can go to a certain someone and he or she will straighten you out almost immediately.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a friend are not seeing eye to eye on a certain key issue -- but it needn't be cause for trouble. Explore each other's points of view!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to see someone else succeed today, but you're certainly not willing to come in second place. This is a tricky situation, surely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have news to tell today, and the best way to tell it is simply, quickly and honestly. You'll likely get the reaction you're after.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you want it and it's available, you can have it today -- even though the cost may be higher than expected. This is not a real problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day to put a new strategy into place -- but you don't want to leave it at that, surely. Try it out, see where it can be improved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have much more to offer others today than that for which you have been sought out. Feel free to share all you can of yourself in new ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- News comes to you today through back channels, and you'll have to react swiftly if you're going to take advantage of a short-lived trend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to take your place in some way, but today you'll make it clear very quickly that you're not going to budge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your creative juices are flowing today, and you'll be able to make something of nothing in more than one instance. A new job may be yours.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to find out what your destiny really is -- or if the one you thought was yours has changed. This will require some careful studying.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Repetition is likely to be frustrating to you at first -- until you realize that you're getting invaluable experience that will pay off handsomely.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Bargains are everywhere today, and you know where to find some of the best -- but you must be sure you actually need what is available!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Whether you can use another's advice is really beside the point; today, the most important thing is that you received it at all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to receive a few messages today from unusual sources. You may want to take certain precautions before acting on what you hear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Money matters come to the fore once again, and you'll be obligated to come up with a solution, at last, for a problem you've long anticipated.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You needn't spend every waking moment thinking about what you said yesterday to a friend or loved one. When the time is right, you'll make amends.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to hide the facts from anyone -- especially those in your inner circle. Someone may abandon you if he or she feels betrayed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Look closely at all details today, but don't lose sight of the big picture. Someone knows what you're going through and is ready to help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find that something doesn't live up to someone else's recommendation today -- but giving it a try surely wasn't a waste of time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to insist that others keep their distance for a time today as you deal with an issue that is yours and yours alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your generosity should be allowed free rein today. Others will appreciate your involvement, surely -- and any gifts you may bestow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today feels in many ways very much like yesterday -- or the day before. Something different is revealed, however, and requires attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An opportunity beckons, but you must be sure you're ready for such a big step before you choose to head in that new direction.