ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can enjoy some inner contentment as a result of something you do, and something you compel another to do -- almost simultaneously.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll likely find a new friend and ally before the day is out. Together, you can further your reach and increase personal gains.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to welcome a newcomer into your circle -- but take care that you don't overwhelm him or her with too much information all at once.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your creative approach to a stubborn and problematic situation does the trick, and releases many from the clutches of a hidden threat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day for you to try something you've never tried before -- especially if there is someone by your side who can show you the ropes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A cry for help must not go unanswered today. You may find yourself in a position to be a "first responder." Others follow your lead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be able to be quite as down-to-earth and pragmatic today as you want to be, but it's not because of anything you've done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A bright beginning today takes a rather ominous turn if you are not there to prevent things from going awry. You can maintain control, surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your influence over others may not be as strong as you had hoped, but you will have more time to deal with your pressing issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've got more going on than meets the eye, and by day's end you'll realize that you're going to need some help as you move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're of a mind to move from your current position and seek out new opportunities in an area that is outside of your comfort zone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be unusually naive today about a certain issue that brings you closer together with someone you've been curious about for some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to have to face the music today, as someone comes to you and demands that you come clean about something you've tried to hide.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What appears to be on its way in a hurry may actually slow down suddenly and not arrive today, contrary to your expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do you have your priorities in order? One side of your personality feels confident that you do, and the other senses something is out of place.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will begin the day feeling independent and even aloof, but later on you'll be interested in reconnecting with someone on a deep level.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be far more focused than usual today in order to ensure that you don't neglect something that could adversely affect your future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may act somewhat unhinged for a time today, but there is a method to your madness. By day's end, that much is clear to everyone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The clock is ticking, and yet you're able to remain relaxed and unfazed by the passing of time. How is this possible -- or is it untrue?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your expectations are very high today, and someone is likely to tell you just what is possible and what is not. He or she may be wrong, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to receive an order of sorts that you simply cannot obey -- so some negotiation will be required.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you do today is likely to have far-reaching effects on those you love; you can ensure that such effects are positive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to begin the day with a lot of questions, but if you pay close attention you'll be able to answer them all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be called upon to present a defense of your recent endeavors because someone in charge objects to your methodology.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are tempted to reveal everything today, but then you will have nothing saved for later. Dole it out in small portions today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time for you to apply your high-powered brain to a problem that has just started to annoy you. You can solve it once and for all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be feeling insecure about certain personal issues today, but a friend has just the thing to keep you from descending into a funk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you've promised to do can be done, and it's as simple as that. What's not so simple is the timing, which you can square away today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be showing signs of fatigue, and yet you're willing to continue your efforts without slowing down. Are you endangering yourself?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can blaze a new trail for yourself and others today. Where it leads will surprise you, and all those who have signed on with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There's no reason for you to consider other options today, when what you are currently doing is working out to your satisfaction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The seeds you sow today will surely grow into something quite valuable in time -- but you mustn't rush things! A slower pace suits you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know just what someone else is up to yet, but you can certainly tell whether it is in sync with your efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to change your mind today, but that doesn't mean you're going back on your word. You can have it both ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're after something that someone doesn't want you to have -- but there may be no way to slow you down right now. You can remain confident.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have been neglectful of certain things in the recent past, but today you're able to catch up and put everything in order.