ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be a recognized expert, but that doesn't mean you have all the answers. Today you may be the one asking the questions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You risk rubbing the wrong person the wrong way if you let yourself become defensive at the first sign of a possible insult.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be facing a difficult task at some point during the day, but you can rely on past experience to see you through.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know much about a situation that you are not directly involved in -- but you may not have the opportunity to share that knowledge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your involvement in another's affairs can mean the difference between success and failure -- but you may not be able to enjoy the rewards.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to ask others to leave you alone for a time today as you tend to responsibilities that have been on a back burner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be wearing a mask that is unfamiliar even to those who know you best. Disguising yourself in this way can prove dangerous.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be enjoying the view for much of the day -- until circumstances require you to take a more active role in what you are observing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be letting someone else down by tending exclusively to your own affairs; remember, you promised to help if you could!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't hesitate to ask another for his or her assistance; the situation can prove much more enjoyable than anyone expects.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be comfortable talking with another about certain key issues -- but that's something you have to get over quickly!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must make yourself aware of the difference between that which is temporary and that which is permanent -- and it may be quite subtle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not have much of a clue about what lies ahead, but you can begin making plans in any event, confident that you will retain control.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A sudden episode prompts you to announce something that you had hoped to keep under wraps for a little while longer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be called upon to work on the details today, where others have come up with the big picture. You know what is required.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in need of a little help that can only be useful to you at exactly the right time. You must give those around you the pertinent info.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have been tricked into thinking one way when things are actually not at all in sync with what you have been told. Use caution!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It doesn't really matter how much prior experience you bring to a certain endeavor today; what counts is your ability to commit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to bend the rules a bit to suit your own circumstances, but before you do, you'll want to assess possible outcomes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to look at all the circumstances at play today in a way that is clear, honest and not overly reactive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to keep you from making a major error -- but you may not be all that receptive to outside influences.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're used to working against the current, but things may get so intense that you're unwilling to continue without assistance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have it in you to be very nice, even to those who are not nice to you; such behavior is more than called for throughout the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to give a rival a chance to get his or her bearings before you really pick up the pace and mount a direct challenge.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't be fooled by the seemingly easy pace today; there is much to be done, and much of it has taken on increased importance right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find that you are unable to do precisely what you have said you will do today -- but it's not entirely your fault. The odds are long.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You could give yourself a little more support, rather than depending on others for the kind of lift you require at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be wracking your brain trying to remember names and faces -- but you'll receive a timely reminder when things get dicey.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Progress is likely to pick up throughout the day, as your efficiency and productivity increase. You may have to answer to an authority figure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The answers to tricky questions may take you by surprise. In turn, what you do with the information will surprise your critics.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to receive assistance from a friend or loved one at the moment in which you need it most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must resist the temptation to return to the scene of the crime. In fact, you'll want to be as far away as possible!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll receive instruction from someone who knows much more than you do about a certain topic. Listen up!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not see things progressing according to plan. Subtle changes in your approach can rectify the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who does things very differently from you will have more to say today -- and your reaction will be seen as most significant.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll fall into something quite creative almost by accident -- but you can surely make the most of this situation's potential.