ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You needn't be either overbearing or retiring today; a happy medium can be found, and with that will come a productive harmony.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be more hopeful today than you have been in the recent past. The signs that are visible to you are pointing in a good direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Give yourself more time to do what you can today and the results are sure to be more beneficial both to you and those around you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to embrace the views that are presented by others and to combine them with your own in a new and exciting way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What appears to you quite by surprise today is likely to be of greater value than anything you may have been anticipating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The promise of something brighter will keep you reaching today. You may not arrive at your destination, but you will be measurably closer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A collaborative effort pays off handsomely today. Those who are working with you realize that your ideas are a step or two "above."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may begin the day standing in for another, but later on you'll have the opportunity to speak and act on your own behalf.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to travel far from home today to claim what is rightfully yours. Don't give yourself over to negative feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Quality and quantity both require your attention today. Focus on increasing stores of the best possible personal resources.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to slip back into old patterns of behavior that did not serve you well the first time. Keep moving forward, creatively.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have one or two things to say today that are likely to resonate far beyond your own immediate circumstances.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are feeling quite passionate about a great many things, and even a loved one is going to notice the difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- For one who usually approaches things in a rational, albeit sometimes heated fashion, you may prove surprisingly erratic today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're very close to scoring that victory you've been so keen on lately -- but one particular challenge has you doubting your approach.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll find yourself at the center of the action during much of the day -- unless you make the decision to back away and give another the reins.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be able, confident and self-sufficient today. What you do as a result, however, may hinge upon some random circumstances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want things to feel comfortable and "homey" today, especially if you find yourself far from home. It's the little things that count.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A smile makes all the difference, especially when you are dealing with someone for whom authority and status are important assets.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Teamwork is the key today -- but it may take you longer than expected to find that one person who rounds out your team just so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The fruits of your labors can prove quite enjoyable -- if you have time to enjoy them. You may have to move on right away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care of a situation that is, right now, private. Delay, and it is likely to become a public situation before you know it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The nicer you are to those around you today the more you will gain -- in ways that you have perhaps never before imagined.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Jumping to conclusions today can very likely put you in hot water -- or find you, at the very least, in an extremely awkward position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have your eyes on the prize, but it's a long way from where you are to where you want to be. Patience is a virtue; planning is essential.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be influenced by forces that you can neither see nor hear -- though you will begin to recognize them by day's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are watching someone else's actions today to see how and why they are as effective as they are; you can perform just as well!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You understand how others are feeling, but you may not be able to help them just yet; they must be ready and willing to be helped!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're following the rules, but that doesn't seem to get you very far. Still, you mustn't be tempted to break those rules for any reason!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be in the mood to work as hard as the social scene requires. Don't let yourself become too distant.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something that is only temporary mustn't be allowed to fester, or you risk having it become permanent -- and you can't afford that!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to be pinned down by circumstances today; with a little skill, you can maintain your freedom, no matter what happens.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want others to credit you for your good luck when you know for a fact that skill has far more to do with your current winning streak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may behave in a way that confuses others, but you understand where you are going and how you are to get there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time for you to make a dramatic change -- but take care! You can't afford to sever ties with those who give you a lift.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who has been watching over you is in need of a little moral support from you this time; you can surely return the favor.