ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have good cause to brag, but you'll want to keep your opinions of yourself to yourself -- at least until you are among friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can show someone close to you what you're really about today, and in the end you'll be much closer -- but is it too close?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot claim to know what someone else is doing, or why -- but you can combat his or her encroachment with a dedication that is all your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone special has been looking out for you for quite some time. Today you can think things over.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Read between the lines today and you'll learn an important lesson that can hold you in good stead throughout a trying time to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A new idea comes your way today, and though you may not be able to take credit for it, you can surely make it work well for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Taking things one step at a time may be the sensible thing to do, but you're not feeling all that sensible right now!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to make someone else wait until you are truly ready before he or she can count on your own personal contribution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't be able to use that old excuse today. You must be willing to do all you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may consider it a mistake to follow your instincts today, but it's not -- though it may complicate matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to stick with what happens to you today. Trust that everything will turn out all right if you stay the course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're getting things all wrong at this time, and it would behoove you to get to the bottom of a situation that you are misreading.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're coming down to the wire, and you must be ready to shift into overdrive in order to keep a rival from overtaking you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those who know you best understand why you are doing what you are doing at this time; today you should have to make very few excuses.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The difference between where you are and where you want to go may be almost immeasurable. Seek a place to enjoy the view.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive important information that has you wondering if you're doing what is best for you and those closest to you. You are!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any doubts you may have as to the validity of your actions will be dispelled today as soon as you begin to reap their rewards.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're concerned with your position at this time, but there may be very little you can do to improve your standing right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A purely recreational activity is likely to become much more serious today as the stakes are raised and your "way out" is blocked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can shake things up a bit and enjoy what happens as a result -- but you must be ready to spring into action at the slightest provocation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be getting very close to something you have sought for quite some time. Whether you can reach it now is a matter for debate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's a good time to consider reclaiming a friendship that has seemingly lost its luster, though the cause is surely understandable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Pay attention to the little things that happen all around you today, and focus on those things that disrupt internal rhythms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to learn all you need to know today through the usual channels -- except for one small detail that you uncover on your own.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll discern some new patterns in the behaviors of those around you today -- especially those with the most in common.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a simple plan, and a simple way to implement it. Don't let things become needlessly complicated; anticipate obstacles.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The sooner you get started today, the sooner you will be able to assess your methods and your progress, and make necessary adjustments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though you are battling a fierce current; if so, simply relax and let yourself drift a while to gain your equilibrium.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The difference between success and failure today can be as simple -- and as seemingly insignificant -- as your initial stance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may seem more difficult for you to gain the advantage today, but the truth is that you are in a position to prevail from the very start.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may need help with the details, but the overall plan is solid -- and is yours alone. You can and must do what you know how to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The stakes are high today, and you have more to lose at this time than you have had in the recent past. Reach out to someone who is alone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any complications you encounter today are likely to be self-made -- and only you can untie the knots that result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be surprised to learn what can be done with the turn of a phrase, or the manipulation of basic tools.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Unusual events have surprisingly simple causes today. You may find yourself at the forefront of an important new movement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- One step at a time gets you where you want to go today -- and you must avoid any temptation to pick up the pace needlessly.