ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Honesty is, indeed, the best policy -- especially as you try to convince others to decide a pivotal question in your favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are afraid of looking ridiculous, but in fact, the fear of a misstep is more dangerous to you than any real mistake you may make.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may want to keep a low profile as things transpire that do not require your immediate involvement.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to protect yourself and others today from a threat that is both unexpected and unfamiliar.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others may come at you from all sides today, but you are able to deflect any serious threats simply by doing what you know how to do best.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What should have been an easy decision may actually be much more difficult because of the involvement of a Scorpio or Cancer native.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to convince others that you do, indeed, know what you're talking about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not have to do as much as expected today, but your hands will surely be full with a domestic situation that almost gets out of control.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't keep your true feelings to yourself today, as there are those who will surely benefit from your special brand of candor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must follow the rules. Don't be tempted to follow another into territory that can prove quite dangerous to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to see the fruits of recent labors -- but you aren't likely to be wholly satisfied with what you observe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself in something of a compromising position before the day is out -- but your sense of humor can salvage this situation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying to do things the old way when, in fact, the people around you are eager for both new ideas and new techniques.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself dealing with someone who doesn't do things the way you do them -- or the way anyone else does them, for that matter.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're aware of the light at the end of the tunnel, but you may not be able to see that far directly -- there are obstacles in your way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be required to defend yourself today after others make accusations that are only partially based on fact.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have good reasons for making the decisions you have been making, but today you're going to have to put your money where your mouth is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The time has come to get far away from the territory you are now in, and move ever so carefully back toward what you consider home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have gotten yourself into a situation that is demanding more from you than you are willing to give.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Situations collide today, requiring you to use your best judgment not just once or twice, but every step of the way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're expecting to get some kind of support from those who don't agree with you -- but you may be disappointed by day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The favors you've asked in the recent past are likely to begin paying off as this day progresses. You have a decision to make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- When it comes down to it, you know better than the competition how to get yourself and others out of a tricky and tiring situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your professional situation may not allow you to focus on your personal needs -- but they will wait while you square things away.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Experimentation can pay off, but you must accept the fact that certain resulting dangers cannot be avoided.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you want may not be available to you right now -- though that may only serve to increase your desire. It's certainly not impossible!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When it comes time to share your feelings with another, you'll want to choose your words with great care. Sensitivity is the key.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive an invitation that requires you to change plans in order to accommodate what is requested.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What is considered an error by some is likely to be considered an accidental triumph to others. How it affects you may not yet be known.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will be required to take action that does not come naturally to you -- but once you get it done, the benefits will be clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to imitate another as you try something you have never before attempted. You can surely learn the basics this way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- When you are put on the spot today you're going to want to acquit yourself well -- but it may require a little more thought than anticipated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your reaction to another's efforts may not be taken in the right way. Do what you can to ease any hard feelings quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone you think you know well is likely to reveal a new facet of his or her own personality -- and this reflects very well on you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Safety and security are issues you cannot overlook today, especially when you are working in and around the home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to keep accurate records -- of miles, of dollars spent, of people you meet. Everything is worth remembering.