ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready for more than what's on the table today. You must be willing to share what you know with others if you're going to win the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a friend feel very much the same way about a certain key issue, but you're likely to be at odds when it comes to taking action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The more you talk with those around you, the more you'll come to a lasting understanding of what makes you -- and them -- tick. This is progress!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be sick and tired of all that words can and cannot do. What do you have to replace them? Others are eager to hear or see your answer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A little research compels you to look further into the truth of a certain issue that has come up again and again. You make real progress today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Are you ready for what someone has to spring on you? It will be a surprise, but your preparations can keep you from being victimized.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have more questions to ask today than answers to offer -- but those around you are willing to let you explore all possibilities for a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Waiting doesn't mean doing nothing. Indeed, today you can make very good use of the time afforded you while you are waiting for something big.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to absorb a great deal of useful information today, even if you find yourself surrounded by those who are uninvolved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not enjoy a high level of certainty today, but even by asking questions you can put yourself on more solid ground. Confidence rises.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what's right around the corner, but you may choose to avoid it when you have the chance. Will this really be the wisest decision?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can wrest the advantage from someone today in a swift moment of clarity. What you do with it depends on several variables.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have what it takes today to lead others over treacherous terrain. Be sure you let them know where you're going before you start.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to see what comes of an agreement you hammered out recently, and today the odds are that you'll get what you want -- eventually.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to pay less attention to a certain issue than it deserves; today a friend will let you know what counts and what doesn't.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will only compound your problems if you insist on ignoring them. You must deal with them directly -- and let a friend become involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Like others born under your sign, you will know whom you can trust as soon as the day begins. You learn things later on that may surprise you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in no mood to take on certain responsibilities entirely on your own, but you may have to work hard to persuade a friend to join you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to let someone close to you know just how you feel about a certain topic that has recently been a bone of contention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone who has guided you through troubling times is in need of assistance from you today. Give it freely, with no strings attached.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not understand what is holding back a friend or loved one at this time, but you're going to have to deal with it head-on today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself waiting for someone close to you to make a difficult decision; you can certainly use the time to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The support you seek is almost sure to be offered, but only just in time. It comes as no surprise that a certain someone is resistant.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Keep things simple today; you can avoid any sort of confusion by being direct and honest -- even about the most personal of personal issues.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Focus on the here and now and you'll surely be released of any issues. If you get lost in the past, your future is likely to suffer significantly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in no mood to be hemmed in today and surely won't respond well when someone tries to lay down the law -- and it's very likely to happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Any attempt at disguising what you really think or feel is likely to fall short today -- and reveal even more than you're trying to hide.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can change the way you feel about your immediate environment by choosing to do something routine in a new way. Soon you're on your way!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have a decision to make today, and in being true to yourself, you may have to disappoint a friend. Recovery can be quick and complete.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The plan you're working on is coming together, but today you may suffer a sudden setback when you reveal a bit too much prematurely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to be sure that all you are doing is in service of something bigger than yourself. Form and function can be combined.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- When faced with a problem, you should be able to acquit yourself today by remembering where you came from -- and where you're going.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A conflict arises today when you are unwilling to compromise on a matter of personal taste. Is this issue really all that important?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Use your time well today and you can do more than you have even planned on -- despite someone's unexpected intrusion. Stay the course!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your original idea for the day may have to be abandoned when someone tosses the unexpected into the mix. You can get used to this, surely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can demonstrate both strength and sensitivity today as you deal with someone who is ill prepared for what he or she is going through.