ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The help you give to another today is going to mean a lot to both of you -- and one good thing can surely lead to another.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care that you don't let someone off the hook today before you cover all the issues that are in play right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not going to get a great deal just by complaining to another about what you're going through. You must be willing to help yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You aren't really doing what you can to further your own agenda, are you? Today, you'll have the chance to step things up considerably.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time for you to do anything that might displease those in charge. Later in the day you'll be ready to ask for an expert's guidance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Getting things done today can be as easy as one, two, three -- but if you find yourself going out of order, the difficulty rises exponentially.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a rival may have reached an impasse, and the best thing either one of you can do is to call it quits -- at least for now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A run-in with someone who has a more extensive track record than you proves beneficial: He or she is willing to give you the kind of help he or she received some time ago.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be the one others look to today when it's time for someone to take charge -- though you may make one or two wrong decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be getting pressure from all sides at this time. The choice you have to make will affect others -- be ready for discussion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time for you to make up your mind about something that has been weighing on you for some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot avoid attracting attention today. Focus on the actions you must take to keep yourself in another's good graces.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been good for quite a while, but today you may be tempted to break the rules -- albeit for a very good reason.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something you hope is yours and yours alone may actually be something you're going to have to share -- but with someone you know very well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to consider a dissenting opinion today. When the time comes, you must be willing to accept another perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Temptation beckons, but you're feeling strong and capable. There's no need for you to revert to any of your old ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You insist on fair treatment -- today and every other day. Right now, however, it may be hard for you to get others to adopt your point of view.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A cooperative effort pays off in ways that you could not have foreseen. The new partnership you are forging is worth a great deal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The time has come for you to say yes and no to things in a direct, no-nonsense manner. There's no room for vacillation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can combine doing something for someone else with what you do for yourself today -- in a way that attracts unexpected attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to do more things in less time today -- but take care that you don't let your own momentum trip you up at any point.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The fruits of your labors will be enjoyed not only by you and yours, but by others who are not directly involved in your affairs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your people skills will surely come in handy today, but you're going to have to do or say things that don't always come naturally to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be introduced to something new today that fits with your aesthetic perfectly -- and yet allows you to explore something new.

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.