ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're being tempted by someone who doesn't appreciate the rules that you have pledged to follow. You needn't bend them for anyone!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to receive criticism for trying to do too much on your own at this time, but most critics are envious of your daring.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to shake it up a bit and do those things that others are certain you would never do. Danger to your reputation is minimal.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The issue of survival may be far more real at this time than you had originally supposed -- if not literally, then symbolically.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know what you are doing, and you know how to get others to follow you faithfully. You'll need their help to bring a current project home!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not yet willing to say goodbye to something that you feel you have only just begun exploring -- but too many dangers surround you now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not know just what direction is best for you today, but once you choose one, you'll soon discover if you were correct.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A new acquaintance is interested in learning a great deal more about you than can be gleaned from a first meeting. Are you ready for this?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be quite surprised today when a friend heads off on his own, without seeking your advice or asking for you to tag along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to encounter someone today who challenges you in a manner that is unexpected -- and perhaps quite unconventional.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be willing to talk about the difficult things with a loved one today, or the problem you seek to solve will persist.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't give yourself too much time to get a certain task done, because it may not be yours to grant. The clock ticks at its own pace!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The curtain is up earlier than usual today, and you'll be "on" most of the time, playing a pivotal role that affects others deeply.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be in the mood to do things more quickly than usual today, but you must take care that you do not make any careless mistakes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll receive instructions today that allow you to head off in a new direction when the time comes, equipped with knowledge and confidence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not the kind to enjoy forced social interaction, but today you had better be ready to put on a brave face!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can only hope that others are on the same page with you, because you'll have little proof of that until it may be too late.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have a way with words, and the ability to entertain while imparting important information. Others can surely benefit today!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to try something new and different today, but first you would be wise to get back to the basics of what you know.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to bend the rules just a bit; you can maximize your own gains today, but you mustn't risk your solid reputation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time once again for you to look around and assess your current situation with honesty and clarity. Don't try to deceive yourself!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be feeling as energetic and motivated as usual, but you can still get plenty done if you pace yourself and get lots of rest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today, knowing when to put an end to something is just as important -- if not more so -- than knowing when to get started.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is not the time to carry things too far; know when enough is enough, and listen to those who give you proper cues.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ability to communicate openly and honestly with others, without being judgmental or aggressive, must come to the fore today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to take on additional duties today to account for that which is not being done by someone else. You have his or her back!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are looking for something near and dear to you, but in fact it may not be missing at all. Look closer to home; there it is!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not about to put in any more work on a project that you think is a lost cause. It's time for you to unveil a new plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You cannot control everything today, even though you may want to -- so be willing to let go of those things that others seem to control.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is likely to come to you with an offer of work -- and you want to accept because the job will allow you to show off a new skill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know better than others what is happening beneath the surface today -- but it may not yet be the time to reveal it to the general public.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in for a surprise if you expect things to follow a familiar pattern today. Nothing is likely to make that kind of sense!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to make sure that others know what you are up to before you swing into action; surprises can prove dangerous today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You expect to be notified when things happen that affect you, even indirectly -- but that may be an unreliable plan today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're trying something that has never been tried before, at least not in the way you envision it, so there is quite a "buzz" at this time!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are able to come through even when the powers that be ask for that which is nearly impossible. Today is no exception.