ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is likely to give you some valuable instruction today, and you must take it in the spirit in which it is intended. It's not criticism!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to reach a crossroads of sorts today, and what you do with the opportunity it provides will have far-reaching effects.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will find yourself dealing with both fact and fiction today, and it will be necessary for you to demonstrate to others which is which.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You cannot rush things that should come naturally to you and to others today. It may be necessary for you to take a back seat for a while.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can be inspired by one who approaches certain situations very much the way you do, or you can be threatened. By all means, avoid the latter!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something that seems pointless to you is quite important to a friend or loved one, and that's all that matters. You must be supportive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If you find yourself waiting for someone and wish not to be held back, you can move forward while keeping the lines of communication open.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take a look at a major issue from as many angles as possible today, and you’ll be able to help a novice get up to speed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are willing to do much to see that a certain feared conflict is avoided, but after that, you must take a step back if at all possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Where things went wrong between you and an old friend may be a major concern today, but only honest self-assessment will reveal the problem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Whether you or another are at fault is not the primary issue today, but rather how you can solve the problem and avoid any kind of repeat.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Doing the one thing that you most want to avoid doing will demonstrate more than a strong will. Your reputation will receive a real boost.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone else may have to take your part today if you are unavailable to commit as you had anticipated. Have you made any alternate plans?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Use your imagination today and you should be able to conjure something that allows you to prevail where others have met with disappointment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The work you do today may not be your very best, but you can still be in contention for a promotion of sorts. Visibility is what counts most.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not enjoy the peace and quiet you seek today until you've completed a task that involves a great many collaborators. Don't push too hard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your struggle to understand a certain hazy issue may come to an end today as you stumble upon something that clears it up very quickly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Those who went before you no doubt had to suffer through more difficulties than you do today, but knowing that is only a partial comfort.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Any conflict that ignites today can be doused very quickly by one who knows where the enemies’ vulnerabilities lie -- and that may well be you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The sooner you share what you know with another, the sooner you'll complete a memorable project. Collaboration is the key factor today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be assuming that you must engage in a current conflict on your own, but there are many allies who are willing to fight with you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others will be expecting you to prove a recent assertion today. Are you ready to reveal everything that has convinced you that you're right?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself looking back at a former triumph and wishing you could relive it. There is a chance you can repeat it very soon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you're able to do today is likely to be much more polished than anything a rival will be able to contribute. Keep up the good work!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Use care today, as you may discover that things are not quite what they seem as you venture into territory that is relatively unknown to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may discover that your admiration for someone else is quickly transforming into a kind of envy or jealousy, and that's to be avoided, surely!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you start today, you may not be able to finish by day's end, so your plans may have to include arrangements for an overnight somewhere.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't sit and worry over a problem that is really not your responsibility. Take it to the right people and make your expectations known.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something that has upset others may leave you rather unaffected today. Is this because you don't care, or because you're immune to this problem?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Trust your instincts today, but don't expect others to approve of everything you do -- or try to do. Listen objectively to all criticism.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is no time to beat around the bush. Tell it like it is, and insist that others do all they can to limit any potential risks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you able to anticipate what others will do in response to changing circumstances? If so, you’ll know what you must do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A conflict is likely to evolve very quickly between you and someone who, not long ago, was a trusted collaborator. What went wrong?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself between a rock and a hard place today, thanks to conflicting desires that you have yet to reconcile.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are likely to spot the one hole in someone else's otherwise foolproof plan -- and it will be up to you to say something about it, too.