HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Take needed downtime. Unexpected morning news will only add to your fatigue. Pressure builds as the day ages. People have expectations you might not want to meet. Tonight: A must appearance. This Week: Use Monday and Tuesday to the max. People sense your power then.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Keep your priorities in mind, but don't lose the trust of a friend whose input you value. A lot of excitement surrounds others. Be open to the unexpected. Try to calm down by the evening. You will have less energy then. Tonight: Early to bed. This Week: If you don't feel like taking action until Wednesday, good for you -- you are in synch with the planets.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your smile can win friends, even if you are dealing with a stern taskmaster who finds that you are not doing what he or she wants! Don't worry, as people are unpredictable. Schedule a gettogether with friends and/or family later this afternoon. Tonight: Where the action is. This Week: Use Monday and Tuesday for any key projects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Keep pushing to get beyond the obvious. Perhaps a walk or drive could recycle your mind and give you a new perspective. You are full of life and fun. A partner might be testier than you realize. Remain steady as others falter. Tonight: A must show. This Week: Take the lead in a key project.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A partner might surprise you with what he or she could resort to if not satisfied. Know that this person is not kidding! Listen to what might seem like a preposterous point of view. As the day ages, your perspective matures. Go to the movies to relax, or get into a board game. Tonight: Let your mind wander. This Week: Find experts who can play devil's advocate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Others' unpredictability could have far more impact on you than you might like. You might want to retreat. You feel as if you are caught between a rock and a hard place. Relax and try to determine how both perspectives could be achieved together. Tonight: Talk over dinner. This Week: Defer to others through Tuesday. Do your best to find unusual solutions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The unexpected keeps bubbling up when you're handling your plans. Your perspective will change radically if you relax. Not everything is as you first think it is. Others could be difficult late this afternoon. Handle a domestic matter head-on. Tonight: Go with another person's choice. This Week: Count on someone wanting things his or her way. Go off and enjoy yourself for a change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Allow greater freedom and openness between you and a child or new flame. A sense of respect needs to build, along with a sense of trust. You might feel pressured by certain errands or calls you need to make. You can only postpone them for so long! Tonight: Hang with friends. This Week: Effectiveness comes through Monday and Tuesday. Let others see how much you really do. Let them try to assume some of your responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Nothing is wrong with opting for a slow day at home. Your plans might be a lot different from reality, as a surprise could greet you around any corner. By midafternoon, you opt for a fun pastime, even if it is only a game of racquetball or volleyball. Tonight: Add fire to your life. This Week: Your playfulness emerges out of the blue. Settling down this week could take talent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Add that extra sizzle into your life. How you handle a situation could change radically as the day progresses. Though you might talk through it, you also need to think about the conversation and decide what works. Tonight: Curb a tendency to be ornery. This Week: Dive deep into a problem. Your role in a situation could change midweek if you tap into your creativity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Remain aware of your expenditures. You might feel pressured by a financial matter, but as you relax, you will see a situation differently. Underneath all the thought, reflection and brainstorming, you hold a judgment that is limiting you. Tonight: Hang out. This Week: Keep conversations moving. Know what you want. Settle in and deal with basics.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Use the earlier part of the day for exactly what you want. You could be a lot more tired than you realize. Yet your tendency or fondness for the unexpected takes you down an interesting path. Be careful with extravagance. Tonight: At a favorite spot. This Week: Be aware of your budget. Discussions midweek provide more opportunities.