ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can give yourself what you need today without slighting anyone else, or intruding in someone else's territory.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may surprise those around you with the demonstration of a skill no one may have imagined you had -- and wow, do you have it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can afford to be a little more expressive than usual today. Someone in authority is likely to give you a bit more free rein.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can bring others together today under the banner of a common cause. Minor differences needn't have a major impact at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do more with the time you have today than most others -- though as you near day's end you'll want to measure your progress with care.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A close competitor is likely to throw you a curve today; the result isn't likely to please you, but you can certainly learn from it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for others to catch up with you before you really pick up the pace. Use the time to your advantage, by all means.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you see and hear today can propel you in a new direction -- but take care that you don't give up too much of what you know well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Though you cannot consider yourself an expert per se, you can surely contribute something that others value highly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You run the risk of making serious errors today if you are not careful when you read instructions and prepare yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to work as quickly as you had hoped today because of the necessity to clean up someone else's messes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good time for you to get yourself involved in as much as you can -- without, of course, threatening your success in your primary job.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should be able to communicate the most complex and even esoteric ideas with clarity today. You have a way with words.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be trying to grab at a prize that is not rightfully yours at this time. Soon you'll realize that you were meant for different things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to decipher someone else's private code today -- but if you pay attention to silent signals you'll get what you need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's never too late for you to try a new idea on someone who is willing to be your guinea pig. You can afford to be a little more daring.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day for you to assert yourself in a creative manner. By focusing on what you can make, you'll remain enthusiastic and positive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may wake today to find that things are not exactly as you had anticipated -- and your support system has undergone a few changes, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have the ability to put others in a better mood -- provided, of course, you are in a good mood yourself. Today this may not be the case!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know how to tell someone else the truth today without hurting his or her feelings. In the end, your efforts will be appreciated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Solitude may be what you want today, but it's not necessarily what you need. You may be able to satisfy both desire and necessity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll know who should be taking the lead very soon after getting started today. If it's not you, then be sure to remain positive and helpful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's important for you to give a good first impression today. Don't be too hasty when answering questions -- and mind your manners!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Despite your well-structured arguments against such a thought, it may be time for you to step aside and let someone else show you how it's done.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's not up to you to make the final choice, perhaps, but you may well be responsible for offering up those choices to one who is in charge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A contest develops between you and someone who shares your outlook and ambition. What happens can be exciting for you and for onlookers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll feel good about yourself when you take advantage of the opportunity to help out a rival in need. You won't be weakening your cause!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your value will be clearly understood once all is said and done today -- but for a while it may not be clear to everyone involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That which usually gives you the most strength may be in short supply today; be willing to do a little something extra to fortify yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though you're doing nothing new at all, but there's more to what is going on today than the "same old, same old"!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Success beckons today, but take care that you don't threaten your own progress by doing something that is purely reactive. Use your head!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have a way of doing things that will attract attention to yourself whether you like it or not -- and today that can come in handy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the chance to prove yourself in a new way today -- but you mustn't let anyone forget the thing you've always been able to do!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's not usually up to you to determine your final destination, but today you may find yourself calling all the shots.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may fall victim to some false advertising of sorts today, but you'll have the chance to recoup any measurable losses.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be in a position to help someone out with a project that is not, to date, going exactly as planned.