ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've established a pattern of behavior that serves you well, but today you may have to interrupt yourself to work on a tricky problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Perhaps the time has come to break the news to an old friend. Despite your fears, this will allow you both to move ahead in a new direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time to work closely with someone who, in your view, knows more than you do. In any event, collaborating now can prove valuable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Changes may have to be made that leave you wanting in some way -- but you will find that you can make up for lost time by being creative.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You do not have to follow all the rules today, but know that breaking the wrong ones can set you back quite a bit. Instinct plays a key role.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone who knows you well notices that things are not quite right with you today -- and by day's end, you'll be working together to fix them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to let those around you know all that is going on with you, so how you communicate is quite important. Subtlety is the key today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised to learn that not all eyes are on you today. That suits you right now, as you're not eager to attract attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be pleased to learn that an expected difficulty isn't likely to materialize today. Your attitude serves another well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must avoid making things more complicated today than they already are. A friend knows what's going on, so you needn't be secretive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've considered yourself rather lucky until now, but today you're expecting certain events to set you back. You may be surprised!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A simple smile employed at just the right time can work wonders today. Don't overdo it, however, or you'll be suspected of being insincere.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may clash with someone whose ideas of what is "appropriate" don't jibe with your own. Only through compromise is this to be resolved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your behavior may be somewhat unusual today -- at least to those who don't know you all that well. Your friends understand what's going on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been working hard toward a particular end, but today you may realize that you will have to change course if you are to avoid a setback.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What's good for you at home may not be good for you when you step out your door; you'll want to make appropriate decisions at all times today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your own fantasies of success may be getting in your way today, as they are unrealistic in the extreme. Think instead of what can really happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You need more of something you've gotten only a little of recently. Today, you may well stumble upon the mother lode, so enjoy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22 -- Be too passive today and you're sure to miss out on what is yours by rights -- but if you're too aggressive, you may endure worse harm than that.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- This is a good day to clear the air, especially if friends are behaving strangely. You can't afford to ignore a major issue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a plan in the works, but you're not ready to reveal it just yet. You want to be sure that all elements fit together properly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are eager to see things take a turn for the better, but you can't just sit back and expect that to happen. Play an active role!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The reaction you get from others may confuse you, as you had thought what you were planning was already approved. It's never that simple!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will find yourself drawn to those who think and act in ways that are very different from you. Is this a portent of things to come?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may fear that honesty will make matters worse today, but once you're given the chance to speak up, you'll find the opposite is true.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may radiate a great deal of youthful energy today -- especially if you are considered "old" by some. This can be a big day!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You should be able to maintain a positive outlook today even when things go wrong. You needn't fear any lasting harm, certainly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day for dreaming, especially if you're able to keep your feet on the ground at the same time. A big idea pays off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Those who come to you for simple advice are likely to get much more than they bargained for, as you have much more than that to dispense.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are able to come up with more than one way to do something that others seem to be stumped by today. You'll win a great deal of support.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll play the role of tour guide today as you introduce others to what is all around you. You'll attract several valuable new allies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in for some excitement today, though you may not know whence it will come as the day begins. You must be open to anything!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not likely to surprise those around you today when you say "no" to what is offered. By day's end you may change your mind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Time spent with family members is time well-spent today -- though you must be prepared to deal with at least one uncomfortable issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you get today is not likely to be something you've actively sought, but once you get used to it you can surely use it to your advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You find yourself in a rather tricky situation today, and only by being attuned to what others are doing can you extricate yourself.