ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to make a sacrifice of some kind today in order to promote someone's efforts. That situation is more urgent than yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to do things merely for shock value today -- though some things may be fun, surely. You have a certain image to uphold.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll surely want to put any prejudices aside today and judge things as they truly are. Make sure you know what someone's motives are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend will likely be at cross-purposes throughout much of the day -- but the result should be funnier than you might imagine.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be waiting for others throughout much of the day. Use the time wisely, and be sure to come up with an alternative plan -- just in case.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to start over if you can today, but that may not be possible. In that case, you can do much to give yourself and others a boost.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Preparations for what is about to be revealed to you will only go so far, and you must prepare yourself for a surprise like no other!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may receive instructions that you don't fully understand today. Ask for clarification, and observe style as well as substance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Family members may not agree with you on the best way to go about something that must be done this week. Do you have time for discussion?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can turn a simple demonstration into something of a showcase today. Someone in charge sends you on your way in high style as a result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have stumbled into something that can give you what you want while at the same time make you emotionally vulnerable. Use care!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's up to you today to make things happen -- and those around you are almost certainly going to let you do things your way. Go to town!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't let a simple disagreement threaten a friendship. There is more at stake than meets the eye, and you're the one to recognize this.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can surprise others by doing something that has never been done. Recognition comes your way -- but is this what you want?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The information you need today is certainly available to you, but you must be willing to hunt for it. A rival gets you worked up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The promise of something new and different has you working harder than usual at a task you usually try to avoid. Cooperation pays off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been preparing for something for quite some time, and today you may receive word that your turn has come. A quick start is required.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be in for a day that is quite emotionally charged, but not because of what goes wrong, because of what goes right! Enjoy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Not everyone is going to support your decisions today, but those who do will be in your corner to the bitter end. This gives you strength.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you do about a friend who has been defying comprehension for some time will matter greatly today. Your actions set the tone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You realize today that you are far more similar to someone you usually criticize than you had ever thought. Examine this closely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You wake today to discover that things are not only proceeding in an unexpected fashion, but that your role has changed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to make clear to others what you expect of them -- and of yourself. Be specific when answering any questions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to experiment with a new way of doing something. It may not be for you in the long run, but it can pay off for a while.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Not everyone is going to like what you do and say today, and that's just something you're going to have to accept. Focus on those who do!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not likely to be moved by someone who tries to influence you by pushing your buttons today. You're far too sophisticated for that!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The notions you have about where you are headed at this time are likely to shift dramatically today -- but not everyone is going to notice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The difference between your public and private selves will be quite apparent today to those who know you best. Each is dependent upon the other.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can go about your business today with little concern for what others may think about your methods or motives -- but that freedom may not last.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't put such an emphasis on "popularity" today. Do what you know must be done, regardless of the reaction you may get from others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The time has come for you to make an important announcement, but you'll want to be sure you have your facts straight before coming clean.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others may have spotted you breaking the rules in the past, with little result. Today, however, that very thing can really set you back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's not the time for you to do unto others what you know you don't want to have done to you -- but is it ever? Be straight with people!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You cannot be in two places at once, so you're going to have to send someone to take care of a responsibility far from home today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You should find that with just a little rearranging you'll be able to make everything fit today. This is true with your schedule, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may challenge you on a very basic level today, but you should be able to respond very well -- and almost immediately. Be strong!