ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must remain positive and communicate in a way that doesn't give away any of your doubts. Late in the day your mood brightens.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can learn something new today without assuming too much personal risk. What happens after dark has you pushing yourself to the limit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must take nothing for granted today. Accept what comes, and do what you can to maximize your gains, but know that you can only do so much.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are in the mood to do something new -- or to do something familiar with someone new. Either way, you can give your imagination free rein.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are feeling more secure than you have in the recent past -- but you may not know why. The answer to that question comes late in the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take advantage of the opportunities that come your way today to get closer to those whose activities are likely to affect you indirectly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in no mood to stay home today, and yet you realize that there is only so much that you can do right now without incurring some risk.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Are you trying to get something from someone who doesn't want to give it -- or is it true that he or she doesn't have it to give? Find out!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You needn't be afraid of anything that a friend is doing in your name, as he or she knows just what will bring you the greatest benefit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're tempted to stay put today to see what will happen without your participation, but that's an unwise approach at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must get out and about and explore your options today if you're going to make the most of a hidden opportunity when it arises.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be looking forward to an event for which you have prepared for quite a long time, but you'll enjoy yourself in a surprising way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself at a standstill today for reasons that are not clear -- but if you pay attention to your surroundings, you'll get answers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A willingness to see things from another's perspective is all that you need today to get the most out of a certain rapidly evolving situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to pay a little something for a certain privilege that you know is rare. By day's end, this outlay of cash will have been worth it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Just because you are a bystander doesn't mean you can change the outcome of a certain situation. Now is the time to get involved!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be ready to advance to the "next level" today -- so give yourself a little more time to get used to your current position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may require some technical assistance today, but once you have mastered the first few steps of a given task, you're well on your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are no doubt growing tired of the way things "have to be," but are you ready to buck the system and change things to suit your desires?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your focus may have to be split today between two very important issues -- but you realize, just in time, that they are closely linked.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time to swing into action, and you know just what to do -- and how. Someone you know doesn't trust that you can pull this off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be dealing with more issues today than you had anticipated, but this should not be a problem once you have set up clear priorities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is not the time for you to wage war against the powers that be. Indeed, though it may prove difficult, cooperation can pay off handsomely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may fear that to do what you are told today will be tantamount to selling out -- but that is not the case. You have much to gain.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have more work to do than usual today, but it's all of a type that you enjoy once you get started. Don't expect miracles, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can take a certain risk today and come out unscathed -- but your overall success depends on your ability to address many issues at once.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may become concerned about a situation developing between two friends. Do you know enough about it to step in and prevent a crisis?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to schedule your day very carefully -- unless, of course, you prefer things to come at you from all directions at once!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A familiar situation becomes much more tense than usual today as you step out of your comfort zone for reasons that are not fully understood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have more trouble than expected today correcting a simple error that was the result of a temporary oversight. Get an expert opinion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to do more for another than has been asked of you, but take care that your efforts are not misinterpreted as crossing the line.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to get into a shouting match with anyone today, so you must be sure to say only what you mean -- and do so in a rational manner!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you're willing to go a little farther than usual, you can enjoy more of what you like today. A friend may wish to accompany you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A collaborative effort isn't likely to pan out exactly as you had hoped -- but, in the end, you'll be able to derive some good from it, surely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to see things from a variety of angles will serve you well today -- and keep you from making a mistake many others are making.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone you know well is going to want more from you today than you are able to give. You are willing, surely, but that's not enough.