ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can say and do much to relieve someone's emotional or physical burden today. In return, he or she will show you great kindness -- soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Swift action keeps things from getting out of hand today. You may not be able to fulfill every duty because of a quirk in the timing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to set your prejudices aside and see things for what they really are. Today you can show others what progress really looks like.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to be on the receiving end of something that takes you completely by surprise -- and that helps you make an important decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let someone get the better of you today merely because he or she is going through something difficult. Protect your boundaries.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you've been waiting for is likely to transpire today. Whether you consider it good or bad, the fact it happened is a sign of progress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to go back and review notes and reminders, but you're still going to be in the dark about why a certain thing happened when it did.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Anyone who encounters you today is going to remark on your strength and vision. You have much going on, and the future is looking very bright.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A friend or loved one gives you a piece of news in just the right way that you are instinctively able to do just the right thing with it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Cooperation between you and a rival may baffle some, but you know that this is the way things should have been done a long time ago.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A past inspiration resurfaces today, and you likely feel as though you can do anything -- despite warnings received from naysayers.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you get today makes sense from nearly every angle. Take the time to straighten out the mess someone has made in your name.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've made some complicated plans that require pinpoint accuracy and careful synchronization. Today's events give you an edge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The moment you pass judgment on another without having all the facts is the moment you lose credibility and damage your reputation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you see and hear today may not jibe with your own expectations. Never fear! You can make surprises of all kinds work very well for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something as simple as taking a few steps may become as difficult as running an obstacle course today. Be ready to make quick decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're on the verge of something very big, and yet you're not quite ready to do what is necessary to make it happen. You've missed a step.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is going to be playing catchup today -- and you don't want it to be you! Be sure you've done everything you can to stay in the lead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your knowledge of certain tricky situations will serve you quite well today as you receive an offer from someone who is only considering you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What happens behind the scenes is likely to be far more important to you today and in the days to come than anything you do outright.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to reach out to someone who has been far from home recently. You don't want to make him or her feel unwelcome.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Despite your eagerness to be part of a team, you may have to go it alone today and do certain things without the benefit of hands-on support.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Mistakes made by another can benefit you today, but you're not going to want to say or do anything that makes it seem like you expected this.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Read the signs and heed the warnings. You'll surely steer clear of dangers that lie ahead of you along any course you take today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Trust your feelings today, and don't let yourself overthink things that are much more basic than they appear. Get to the heart of the matter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- One who knows you well is willing to make a personal sacrifice in order to help you with something you must get done before this day is out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The question of how to proceed today is best answered once you've studied the lay of the land. You must not repeat a mistake.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Only you will know when you're ready to take that next dramatic step forward -- and it may be as early as today or tomorrow. Destiny calls!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have a chance to transform the status quo into something that is truly exciting to everyone around you today. This change is long overdue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to be superstitious; feel free to talk about the things that are on your mind without thinking you're tempting fate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be working all hours to come up with the perfect response to a challenge mounted by one who knows you well. What you do next really counts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which you think you deserve is certainly worth pursuing. Today you'll have several options, and each takes you along a different path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Saying and doing what makes sense to you is as easy as can be -- though you may encounter difficulty when asked to explain yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be quite as focused as you should be -- but it's likely the stars will be forgiving if you pledge to get back on track tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone makes a promise that will benefit you greatly today -- if it is kept. You must resist the temptation to check up on him or her.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to offer help to one who is in a situation you recognize quite well. He or she has much on the line; you can secure a victory.