ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Sometimes you want to offer a little extra advice with your friendly instruction -- but today the instruction is enough.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want to be sure that the results are positive, and that you score measurable gains. Things must be done in the proper order.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't have to know everything that's going on today, you just have to focus on the things you have promised to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's important for you to be aware of activities all around you; you don't have to participate at all, but you must have your feelers out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Nothing is certain, but you can surely increase the likelihood of success by doing those things that come most naturally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's much to be said for doing precisely what you said you'd do -- and for saying you'll do only those things you know you can do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Things may not go completely right today, but neither will they go completely wrong. In the middle ground, you can learn a great deal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to think hard about what it is you really want before anything you do begins to pay off. Your desires must be concrete.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do something routine in an original way today, upping the ante and making sure that everyone enjoys a piece of the pie.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't let anyone get you down simply by suggesting that your plans are overreaching. They are, in fact -- but that's not a bad thing!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You seem to understand a great deal more than you let on -- and a friend knows that very soon you'll be ready to swing into action.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You should be able to acquire exactly those things that you need to complete an important personal project.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have to say something to a friend that you've been avoiding for some time -- but this may be your last opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be delivering certain messages to others throughout the day, but don't neglect to check your own inbox occasionally!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to tone down your displeasure today before letting anyone know how you really feel. Keep your reaction proportional.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have several obstacles to get past today before you reach your final destination, and your means of travel may be unconventional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be far too concerned with what others are doing right now, and not focused squarely enough on your own principal endeavors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to mouth off to anyone -- whether or not he or she is in charge. Keep your opinions to yourself for the time being.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your routine is likely to be upset by an unexpected development, but your adjustments can be swift and effective.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care that your attempt to use humor to defuse a situation doesn't backfire! Some may not appreciate your kind of joke.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Keep your eye on someone who is tempted to cross the line. You won't have to alert the authorities, but rather offer a word of warning.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been allotted a certain amount of time to get something done, so don't shortchange yourself; use it all -- and get it done right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are recovering nicely from an emotional upset -- but there are certain issues arising that will require your sensitive attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can expect others to react strongly to your suggestions today, whether in favor or against. You can rally support in a clever way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may finally break through a strange sort of barrier that a new friend put up between you. Things can be taken to a higher level.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can explore things more freely once you set aside any prejudices you may be harboring -- and yes, they are there to be set aside!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know how to do what you are being asked to do, but for some reason you are standing in your own way. Now is no time to stunt your own growth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others may not be willing to let bygones be bygones at this time; you may have to step in and prevent things from getting ugly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you are considering at this time may not be necessary when all is said and done -- and is, as it happens, more dangerous than you may know.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day to make certain decisions that will affect your career in the long run. A new relationship begins to yield fruit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may not understand your intentions today; make sure that your actions are accurate reflections of true, sound motives.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to put to use some of that very rare and unusual knowledge that you've picked up in your travels. Others are impressed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you begin must be finished, and there's no two ways about it. Take care that you don't bite off more than you can chew.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Fixing a current problem will take more than mere cosmetic adjustments. You're going to have to get to the heart of the matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Are you willing to talk about difficult subjects among those who may not appreciate their import? If not, much will be put on hold today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A new perspective is what's called for at this time, but to get it you're going to have to try something that doesn't come naturally.