ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll learn a thing or two about an opponent that gives you the advantage -- but only for a short time. Don't waste the opportunity!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have what it takes to see a difficult task completed on time -- or even ahead of schedule. You demonstrate a surprising skill.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to give someone exactly what he or she needs, but you can surely be there and offer timely moral support.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely to encounter someone who seems to know more about you than many others -- and you're not sure it's just instinct.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to get your hands a bit dirtier than usual in order to see a certain endeavor turn out precisely as you had anticipated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have to pay attention to every little thing if you want to keep up and remain competitive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can teach a member of the opposite sex what he or she needs to know about a sensitive topic -- and there's no need to be sheepish.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel the need to escape from the same old thing -- and a new friend has just the ticket. Don't let your fears win out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't have as far to travel today as you originally thought, though the terrain is likely to require more skill than usual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may receive more than one message that you are not immediately able to decipher. Stick to what you know when all else fails.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to receive an interesting proposition from someone who has been in the background lately -- but who is compelling, nonetheless.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your own opinion of yourself may not be as important as the opinion someone else has of you -- or can develop quickly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Quantity and quality may be competing for dominance in your list of priorities. The answer is clear!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Imagination can see you through almost any situation -- provided you keep moving forward at all times.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be stopped in your tracks by the realization that something you've taken for granted for quite some time simply isn't so.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What happens today is the result, in large part, of your willingness to follow where you are led. Your adventurous spirit pays off!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on that which requires the most preparation and you'll be sitting pretty when someone begins to tally the score.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may think that you're not ready for what lies ahead, but in fact you've been preparing for just that for quite some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself in a rather vocal conflict with someone whose ideas are not so very different from your own. So what's the problem?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There are certain secrets you'll be bound to keep today, not because you don't want to tell the truth, but because they're about someone else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to break with that reliable habit of believing only what you can prove. Rumors are likely to fly about all day long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you willing to do whatever it takes to promote that new idea? Take care! There are hidden dangers before you at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your emotions may be churning up something unexpected today, and you'll have to deal with it before someone else starts dealing with you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be happy with the way others are seeing you at this time. Why not make a change? You may discover something new about yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something may go wrong that forces you to adopt a new emergency game plan. Ultimately, your performance will be remembered.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is the time to let a member of the opposite sex know just what is acceptable -- and what is not. Be sure you follow your own rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What lies ahead may not fit your idea of the way things should be, but you can adjust accordingly and make the most out of the situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your enthusiasm may be waning somewhat, but a friend can provide you with last-minute inspiration that does the trick.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do something that doesn't come naturally. Focus on the technical aspects and you should be able to learn quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to rub anyone the wrong way, but there are times when you'll simply have to try that which is not widely accepted.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll find yourself traveling through unfamiliar territory; be sure you have equipped yourself with the tools you may need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- While working closely with a partner, you'll realize you can gain a great deal more through cooperation than you can by working alone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can gain a great deal of confidence spending time around the home preparing for what lies ahead. Comfortable surroundings are a must.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have something up your sleeve, but it may not yet be time for you to reveal it. Keep playing the game according to plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have what it takes to interest someone else in an idea whose time has come -- and you know just what it can lead to, and when.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to work for a compromise today when you realize someone else isn't likely to bend outright to your will. Negotiate!