ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do much to improve the circumstances faced by someone close to you, and in the process, you'll surely improve your own as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What goes around, comes around -- or so they say. What happens to you today may challenge the adage for a while -- but not permanently.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you want to do today may be somewhat controversial, but no one should stand in your way. Try it but be ready to bail out if necessary.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good time to chart your own course, especially when it comes to something that only you want to do. No one wants to join you this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If a prognostication proves false, it's because you didn't consider all elements and variables. A complete picture gives you a complete answer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're ready to give someone a bit of their own medicine, but you want to wait until the time is just right. You'll need an audience!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A little mischief can bring you a good deal of enjoyment today, but take care you aren't simply being cruel to someone close to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your fight or flight instinct is likely to kick in today in a moment of surprise. Such a reaction, however, is inappropriate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're no fan of what someone else is promoting at this time, but today you may have to support it because it's the least hurtful option.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Now is no time to sit back and let things happen around you. You must take part and ensure that your influence is positive and lasting!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Focus on your feelings and how they are altered when you are faced with different influences -- especially where a rivalry is concerned.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in no mood to be victimized today by someone who is looking for a fight. Steer clear and avoid all confrontations if you can.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not feel quite up to par today, but that shouldn't keep you from fulfilling a certain duty that needn't really take it out of you at all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This can be a restful day if you are careful to prioritize and focus on your own needs rather than the needs of others. Don't feel guilty!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Success may not be guaranteed, of course, but you are in a better position than almost anyone else to do what you set out to do today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should be able to keep up the pace today even when challenged by someone with a task that may take more time than anticipated.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're ready for something serious, and now's the time to let a certain someone know it. You needn't play games with them any longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Focus on style today and you should be able to impress others when the time comes. You know how to present yourself in just the right light.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself wondering whatever happened to a certain someone who has been out of the picture for a while. Why not get in touch?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21 -- You're likely to repeat yourself again and again today, but why? If you find that others aren't willing to listen, simply choose to move on!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must take a little time today to figure out exactly who is the target of your current disappointment. You may be quite surprised.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You needn't be in a great hurry today in order to get done what has been assigned to you, but a steady pace promotes productivity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You aren't looking for any special recognition or treatment today, just an acknowledgement that you've done your usual good work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your seeming confidence will be evident to almost anyone who interacts with you today -- but how much of it is something you're putting on?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to receive a threat from an unknown quarter today, and anything you do to protect yourself will likely protect others as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are eager to identify just the right person to help you with a task you've put off long enough. It's likely someone quite close by.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not going to have to wait long at all today before you get input from others. As soon as you do a thing, people are likely to speak up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can charm almost anyone into doing almost anything today -- and when you can't, you'll certainly want to disengage carefully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not likely to benefit today from any kind of showboating. Go about your business in a quiet manner without blowing your own horn!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're after something that has proven quite elusive ever since you set your sights on it in the first place. Today your patience may wane.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Under pressure, you may have to admit to something that you had hoped would not see the light of day. Now you must make certain reparations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Waiting for another to join you will take up a good deal of time today, but you can use it to ensure that your preparations are complete.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to assemble just the right team to help you with a project today, and you know that the fewer you pick, the better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're beginning to understand the importance of a recent change. Now it's time for you to oversee something very similar today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any extra time you have on your hands today can be used to support someone else's efforts without your having to sacrifice anything yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to get both questions and answers from someone in your care today -- and you know very well which will prove more important.