ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to get news from a trusted source that has you making new plans -- and striving to push an agenda that some may think is unwise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to need the help of a rival before the day is out -- and you know just how and when to ask for it. Don't miss your chance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The skills you have developed of late are likely to come in handy today -- and in the days to come -- but you're likely to need help.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and only you can make peace between two conflicting parties today. What you have to offer is more than a satisfactory compromise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll find yourself in charge of a series of anticipated developments that are sure to have a resounding impact. You can't back away now!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your natural suspicions will keep you from a direct encounter with a certain danger that lies before you today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to take a more roundabout route to your chosen destination at this time, in order to appreciate the scenery more than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be able to do much more than is expected of you today -- and more than is assigned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Teamwork is what is required today, though you may have trouble choosing just the right partner. It's a question of personality.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to put the quest for what you want on a back burner for the time being, as someone else's needs trump your personal desires.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't forget to demand the right price for your services today, or others are likely to think that they can get something for nothing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll come face to face today with certain realities that you cannot change, try as you might. By day's end you'll have a different plan.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to reconsider a few of the decisions you've recently made after the day's events demonstrate how off-center you currently are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A simple choice becomes more difficult today when you realize just who is involved besides yourself. Your responsibilities are multiplying.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can get more mileage out of a well-tempered, even approach than with any sort of aggressive maneuvering.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more imagination you apply to a pressing problem today, the closer you will be to solving it -- for good.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The assistance you required may have provided you with more than you had bargained for -- and as a result, you'll be in a startling new position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Another's behavior is likely to put you behind schedule during the first part of the day. Later, on your own, you can regain lost ground.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to make a stand today, but you may not feel as though you are on a firm footing just yet. You'll know when the time is right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy a little more freedom today once you do what is expected of you -- and as early as possible. You can't shirk responsibility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to show others just what you're made of -- and without the need to be overly aggressive or ostentatious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone else is likely to make that big decision for you -- and why? Perhaps it is because you waited just a bit too long.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are in need of a little quiet time -- but before you can give it to yourself, you must jump into the fray once more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is no time to pass around blame; you must be willing to bear the responsibility for that which you can control.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to give away a little more information today than you had originally planned on, but you'll have someone's attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your ability to solve a riddle comes in handy today. You're not likely to get a second chance, so work quickly and efficiently.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It is very likely today that the best way you can be of help is to get out of the way -- at least until someone else has laid the groundwork.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised at the level of emotional investment you have put into a current endeavor. You really want to win this one!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's very little else you can do today but stand by and watch things unfold. Trying to take control of the situation can work against you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to want to keep an eye on the goings-on around you today; you can learn a thing or two from the way a novice does things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The choice to fight for another's cause is likely to come quite easily to you today, as you believe in the good it can do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know what is making people do what they do all around you; today, that keen instinct will result in tangible rewards.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What happens when you throw caution to the wind can prove quite educational -- and recovery from any negative effects can be quick.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to get around with greater ease today than expected, thanks to your ability to avoid the most congested routes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Starting something new today can open up a great many opportunities for you. A helper surprises you with an announcement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to need someone close to you more than he or she needs you. Don't fail to describe what you're doing in accurate detail.