ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An old friend reaches out and expresses some concern -- and you must be sure that you're available when it's time for some honest talk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A new direction is opened to you today, but you may be doubtful about heading that way just yet. You have too much right now as it is!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to have someone step in and relieve you today -- even if only for a few moments. That isn't likely to happen; pace yourself!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll recognize in someone something about yourself that you are eager to change. Don't take it out on him or her -- focus on yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your behavior may attract attention today, but that's something you can handle -- unless it becomes so critical that it's actually unfair.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're always willing to listen to reason -- but today you may encounter a volatile situation in which no one will be able to talk you down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be able to accomplish a great deal today -- especially if you maintain contact with a trusted partner, even from a distance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have much more to do today than you had anticipated, no doubt because someone hasn't been pulling his or her weight. It's up to you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to find a way around a certain formidable obstacle today, but the fact is that you will benefit most by tackling it head-on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time to share more than routine information with someone who has been playing a role in your affairs for quite some time already.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're ready to renew your commitment to someone from whom you've been distant for a while. Some important things are on their way today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're after something that you very much need, but you're still thinking about it in the wrong way. Soon you'll know what's really going on.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to be the recipient today of something you don't know what to do with at first, but soon the light will shine. All will be well!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel that you have little or nothing to offer today, but a situation creeps up on you and others that has you doing what you do best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be willing to meet a rival somewhere in the middle today if either of you is going to succeed. You both can, if you avoid real strife.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are coming to a conclusion about certain things that surprises you -- but today's events steer you clear of any negative thinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A rational approach is all that anyone can ask for -- and if you don't use one, who will? Others are looking to you to see how to act.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Not everyone around you is suspicious of you at this time, though you may think so because of a recent misinterpretation of certain messages.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have questions to ask today -- and perhaps many of them. Don't wait until it's too late; you must speak up at the first opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may realize that you've been "this close" to your heart's desire for quite some time. That is enough to set you on the right path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to be much more emotional about something today than you have been at any time within memory, and this tells you much!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll need more information before jumping headlong into a certain situation -- and that's just the approach that it requires.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The moment you think you've got the tiger by the tail today, you'll be in for more trouble than it's worth. Choose another path now!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are thinking about a certain situation very much the way someone else is -- and this twist of fate can result in something quite memorable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You likely have someone pushing you from behind and urging you on, despite your desire to call it quits. Now is no time to throw in the towel!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A change to your usual work environment yields some surprising results today. Indeed, everything you do is likely to result in something unusual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel a greater distance from those who inspire you than you have at any time in the recent past -- but that distance can be narrowed today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Will you be happy with only a portion of that which you've been going after lately? It may be that you can have some or none -- which will it be?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You receive something of a shock today, but that pushes you in a new direction -- and that can actually inspire you to make a new personal goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may continue to see things from a far more problematic perspective today than you should. The counsel of a good friend seems to help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You wanted some advice, but you've been getting too much of it and, as a result, your thinking has become muddy. Get back to the basics today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting yourself in another position, even figuratively, can yield a new appreciation for something you've long undervalued.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your thoughts of an old friend may lead you to a decision today that, very soon, may have you changing more than your overall attitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to send messages that put others on the defensive today. Instead, approach difficult situations with an empathetic outlook.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time once again -- but only you know what for! This can be an exciting day, especially if you are leading a friend down a new path.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself in a tricky spot before the day is out, and all because you simply mistook one thing for another. Don't be careless.