ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel it's time to strike out in a new direction, but today you'll have to tie up a few loose ends before considering any real change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are operating under a few assumptions today that can prove dangerous if you don't temper them with knowledge of one or two key facts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be waiting to hear from a friend or loved one about his or her success far from home before heading out in that direction yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can't afford to make mistakes today that may lead you down a path of no return. Stick to what you know, and use caution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're desperately in need of something new in the way of personal experience -- but the only option available to you today may be quite dangerous.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have a few stories to tell today that can inspire others to achieve things beyond their current imaginings. You know they can do it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may learn something about an old friend today that has you eager to reconnect in some way. He or she has what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can put a brave front on for all to see, but the truth is that there is something you're facing at this time that really scares you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be having trouble getting something new off the ground today -- but only because the time may not be quite right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A conversation with a close friend is likely to reveal a few secrets that are worth sharing in more detail.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can't pretend to know what someone else is thinking today if you expect to get to the bottom of a mystery involving both of you, plus another.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not know just what is being asked of you today, but you'll be tempted to say "yes" just to break with your current routine.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to make a play for something you really want -- even if someone else has "dibs." You can make your mark by day's end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're watching things from a distance when what you really want is to take part in a much more involved way. You can have your wish.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is likely to come to the rescue just when you need rescuing the most -- and you won't even have to ask for help. Timing is everything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Yes, the way you do things is likely to be the object of a good deal of scrutiny -- not because of criticism, but rather admiration.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be doubting yourself at this time, but someone close to you knows just what you're capable of -- and what that's really worth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's not likely to take you as long as expected to finish the work begun today. You must brook no untimely interruptions, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The position a loved one puts you in today may be the cause of some heated discussion later on -- but recovery can be swift.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're putting someone else's needs ahead of your own -- is that really what you had in mind? You can make adjustments if necessary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have the opportunity to tell a story that means much more to the listener than it does to you -- but you know that.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're more interested in where you rank in the scheme of things today than in what contribution you really make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're after something that others think is well beyond your reach, but you have a secret that can help you attain it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you don't let frustration over a minor incident grow into something that cannot be easily controlled. Maintain perspective.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have a chance to help someone who finds him or herself with not enough time and too much to do. Your talents are surely useful!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will certainly have to ask for help today if you expect to get everything done on time and under budget. Don't hesitate to gather a team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your own relationships are likely to be affected today by those outside your own experience. It's a good day for some self-reflection.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may receive an offer today that is likely to expire before the day is out -- so you'll want to make up your mind very quickly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to pay attention to the security issues surrounding both home and office life. You can do more to protect yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- After being out and about today, you may return home to discover that you left without battening down the hatches!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can experiment with one or two skills that you are in the process of developing further today. You know how to maximize your gains.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- During daylight hours, you are not likely to experience anything out of the ordinary, but things are likely to change dramatically after dark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to travel quickly today in order to get where you are going in time to contribute productively to what is going on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take things slowly, step by step today, and you'll come to understand the significance of what you're doing better than before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be feeling under the gun today, but if you just get started, you'll find that you build momentum quickly and can get much done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to explore your multi-tasking skills today, as many responsibilities fall to you and deadlines approach.