ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Putting a friend or loved one first today is a good start; you'll learn much from being in a situation that centers around someone else.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may require a helping hand today -- but take care that what you get is really what you most need. Help that doesn't help is no help at all!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Pick up the pace and tend to business matters as quickly as possible today. A loved one tempts you with an offer you never thought you'd receive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to head in a direction that separates you from the crowd -- which suits you just fine, actually. Solitary activities pay off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may get off on the wrong foot today, but you can quickly rectify matters and begin to score small victories that have major implications.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to be sure that you take any and all complaints to the right people today. Don't bother underlings with issues they cannot control.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take things into your own hands today and ensure that the end result is one that you can live with -- now and in the days to come.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov. 21) -- Your efforts will be appreciated today -- but not for the reasons you may have hoped. Indeed, what you do yields some strange results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which is most apparent to another may be quite a mystery to you, but this difference can be overcome before things get difficult.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An informal game of show-and-tell has you wondering if something has been going on behind your back recently, as new information surfaces.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Reactions from others are likely to tell you that you've been doing things very differently from the way you were told. Is that so wrong?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're the only one who has to derive pleasure from what you do today, so there's no need to expose yourself to criticism from others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Perhaps you catch a glimpse of what things can be like if you simply improve your attitude only slightly. Yeah, this is up to you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A promise comes to you out of the blue today, and you'll want to consider it closely before putting your eggs into that particular basket.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The unexpected is not for you today; you want to know what's coming so you can plan your responses. You're in no mood to improvise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be expected to do business today in a way that doesn't come naturally to you -- but you can fake it long enough to make real progress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You won't be going very far today, and yet it may seem as though the emotional journey you take is long indeed. You can't avoid self-examination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Another's needs may take precedence over your own today, but only long enough for you to do what you have promised. Your turn is coming.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you offer your team is something more than stability. Everyone around you is likely to respond quite well to your "new" style of communicating.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be accused of making a mountain out of a molehill today -- and indeed, the issues you are addressing are very important to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you find yourself waiting longer than expected for anything today, don't just sit there! You know how to use the time to your advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone is making you wait, and you've just about had enough of it. You know how to stop this inconsiderate cycle with just a word or two.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Consider how long it will take to get from here to there when making a plan with a friend. You don't always have a good grasp of distances!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll enjoy a certain rare success today, but that doesn't mean you want to consider doing whatever it is you did. It's no fun!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- When it's time for someone to take charge today, you'll be everyone's No. 1 choice. Be ready to make a few decisions very quickly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're ready to do something you've not done before -- but take care that you're not simply opening yourself up to criticism.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone's judgment may differ from your own -- but you can be confident that you are in the right and will avoid any undue scrutiny.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A new venture begins to take shape in your head or on paper. Give someone a chance to look things over; you'll benefit from a second opinion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A team effort allows you to see things in a way you haven't before. Soon you'll be ready to adopt a whole new way of doing certain things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may discover at the center of your private world a presence that comes as a complete surprise. A new relationship is just beginning.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be wondering what others are up to today, but you're not willing to risk what you're working on to join in -- yet. Wait for more information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in no mood for a fight today, so steer clear of someone who is in the habit of pushing your buttons. You'll get private work done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're making strides, surely, but you are still doubting your own motives. Take the time to review what others say about you -- and why.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be getting quite close to someone in a way that is not wholly intended. Be sure to ask permission before getting any closer!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what's what when it comes to closing a business deal today -- but someone may think you're being premature in expressing confidence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll receive assistance from someone you do not recognize at first -- but soon you'll realize this is a familiar collaborator.