ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Putting things in your own words is much easier than making clear your motives to those who do not speak your language. Get some help!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A balanced approach to a complicated problem is advised today. You don't want to rock the boat as you struggle to maintain a steady course.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is waiting for you to take your turn -- and only you know what that means. By day's end, you'll be able to do all that is expected of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to specify just what it is you most want today -- yet. Very soon, however, you'll benefit from uncommon clarity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone from your past appears and disappears -- and reappears -- in order to keep you unbalanced and unready. It's not likely to work, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You learn a lesson that you can turn around and teach to others almost immediately -- that's how clear it is! The day ends on a high note.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are ready to try something quite unusual today. Don't let a concerned party slow you down, as the timing will prove a key component.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to get certain key issues settled among your allies today before you begin a united effort toward an important goal shared by all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're more willing to go for it today than you have been in the past. There are both personal and professional gains to be enjoyed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't take compensation from a friend today. You can and must make it clear that the help you are providing comes from the heart!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Showing another just what you're made of will require you to determine for yourself just what that means -- and you may not be there quite yet.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Why not talk with a friend instead of trying to maintain long-distance correspondence through the written word? Immediacy works in your favor!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may take you longer than usual today to do the right thing. Once this episode is behind you, study it for the lessons it offers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager for others to be impressed by your efforts, but it's really the results that matter most at this time. A friend has a message.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't overcomplicate matters today. Keep things simple and straightforward, and ensure that others understand the statement you're making.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Check in with those who have been there before you, and you'll realize that all is as it should be -- or can be with one very quick adjustment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to travel farther -- and for a longer time -- than you had expected today. Listen to the warnings you give yourself late in the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Once you claim credit for something, you must be willing to go the distance. Be sure, therefore, that it's something you really did!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Pretense of any kind can be quite dangerous to you today. You will want to deal in the truth all day long, whether or not it's uncomfortable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must take certain precautions today -- but they are not unfamiliar to you, of course. What you know is augmented by what you learn.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The simplest approach is likely the best today, though it may take you a while to realize which is and which really isn't the "simplest."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Just because you mustn't break the rules doesn't mean you cannot bend them just a little today to make them work in your favor. Experiment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're waiting for news that someone has been charged with reporting. What you hear surprises you -- but your response is immediate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have what it takes to reach your goals today, but take care that you don't overlook a personal need in favor of professional progress.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Urgency is the point today; you'll want to tend to business as quickly as possible -- while remaining safe and effective, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Errors you correct cannot trip you up tomorrow -- so be sure to clear the path before you by fixing the few things that are broken today!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not yet ready as the day opens to deal with someone's emotional stance; you must be ready by day's end, that much is certain.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A job well done wins you more than praise today -- but is what you get really enough to carry you through to next time? This is a real problem!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may not be possible for you to engage in group activities right now, but you can surely maintain contact and share your own progress with others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more you do today, the more you'll be asked to do tomorrow -- but that's exactly what you want, isn't it? Embrace those responsibilities!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't be hasty today when formulating your judgment of someone's activities. You want to be circumspect and truthful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to catch up to someone who has shown you the way for quite some time. He or she is off on a new adventure you want to join.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The difference between right and wrong is made clear to you today when you are forced to guess about something that is not negotiable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not know what steps to take today, nor even what path is currently open to you, but these questions can be answered by day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is trying to put one over on you today, but you're not having any of it. This results in a conflict that can be quickly resolved.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot count on someone who refuses to make his or her views known. It may be time to move on from this uncertain reality.