ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may wonder at the flights of fancy taken by a friend or loved one -- but instead of remaining uninvolved, why not take part?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to take steps very quickly today to avoid making a small problem much bigger. You're not an expert, but you can be effective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're heading toward a place of discovery, and you can turn this journey into quite an adventure if you're willing to be less cautious.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been hearing the same things over and over again from someone you know well -- but you're eager for something more. Push a little!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not know how to do what needs to be done just yet, but one or two questions will yield the answers you require. Then get to work!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to help someone do something rather urgent today -- but from a distance. Your instructions must be clear and concise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's all about risk reduction today. Do what you can to keep things moving forward on schedule and to widen the margin for error.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your complaints have been falling on deaf ears, and that could be because of how you've been giving voice to them. Try another tack.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may discern a pattern developing, and it's time for you to take control of any aspects that affect you directly. Follow your path.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you observe today will teach you something about yourself and will almost certainly help a key relationship develop more quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not understand all the ins and outs of a certain negotiation, but it will make a difference when you put in your two cents.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're gearing up for something after hours, but take care that you don't forsake what is most important during the day. Remain balanced.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to stoop to someone's level today; take the high road, and do only what you know to be right. Many eyes are on you today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may suspect that someone is trying to get away with something that is unorthodox, if not downright illicit. Investigate!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may be expecting you to maintain diligence in communications of all kinds today, but you have a good reason to lie low and let things pass.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know what someone wants you to do, and you know why. What you don't know, of course, is whether you'll enjoy the same benefits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It should come as no surprise today that you're being expected to wait your turn. Maybe it's a good idea to play by such rules today -- and others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Show-and-tell reveals much more than you had been expecting today. Do you really want to play a game that asks you to tell so many secrets?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A friend has been acting strangely lately, and today you're likely to find out why. Once you know, it will be easy to forgive indiscretions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's time to step up to the plate and take a whack at the ball today. You never know; you may perform far better than you have in the past.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Fast action on your part saves the day. Others are sure to come to you, eager for a repeat performance -- but that may not be possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think too much is being asked of you at this time, but is that an accurate assessment? Think twice, and get a friend's opinion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What happens today is almost sure to stick with you for some time. In time, you'll begin to think of it in a new, surprising way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to put in a little extra effort today -- not right away, perhaps, but certainly when you see what your prize might be at the end.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can boast of certain skills, or you can put them on full display. You know which is the better choice -- so why not get to it?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be following the rules, exactly, but you are still getting the kinds of results that make you the envy of others all around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can take a leaf out of someone else's book and complete a certain project ahead of schedule; some might accuse you of being an overachiever!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're intrigued by one who keeps doing a certain something the old-fashioned way. Try to find out why; you might want to try it, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to waste your time on something that isn't worth the money -- and vice versa. Indeed, cost-efficiency is a major issue today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can enjoy a little quiet time today, perhaps -- and in so doing, you will reset your creative engines and be ready to face a new project.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to focus on certain issues today, but that decision may not be yours to make. Indeed, someone may force you to take a look.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be remembering the glory days today -- but take care you don't find yourself yearning too hard for something you cannot recapture.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Conflict can be kept to a minimum today if you are willing to overlook someone's behavior and let bygones be bygones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to get where you're going in the usual way today. You must ready yourself to let someone do the driving -- and hang on!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have the support of those who habitually support you, that's almost certain. You want one of your critics to have a change of heart.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not understand the patterns that the day's progress appears to be following, but you can still do the right things at the right times.