ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be active behind the scenes today, making things happen for yourself and others that make a big difference in the long run.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Anyone who tries to compete with you today had better get used to the fact that you can adjust quickly to changing circumstances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be tempted to indulge in behavior that is more suited to one much younger than yourself -- but what harm can come of it, really?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be under some pressure today, but you shouldn't have to do anything out of character as a result. Remain as calm as possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be trying to negotiate with one who is truly determined to resist you, no matter what you say. This is not your only opportunity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're playing a rather dangerous game, though you don't fully realize it just now. Later on, the risks become far more tangible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've set your sights on something that is far out of reach, but if you pace yourself, you can make measurable progress every day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself in a quandary today as a result of conflicting reports that come to you from various fronts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time to commit yourself one way or another. Don't hesitate to accept a friend's offer of companionship. Seek tangible rewards.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can put yourself in another's shoes today in order to understand his or her position, but experience really makes the difference.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you do with words today can affect others in new ways -- and bring you much closer to something you've been after for quite a while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find that you've backed yourself into a corner lately, quite by accident. Wait for a chance to extricate yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Time spent with family members today may not always be peaceful or harmonious, but it can certainly bring you nearer to your own center.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to want to take your medicine today in order to avoid any symptoms that might arise from a romantic misstep.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Give yourself time to come to terms with an unexpected development. Some things you cannot get used to right away -- or all at once.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An issue that has recently been obscured is likely to come to the fore once more today -- and just in time for you to address it head-on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone else's contribution to your cause will mean a great deal to you today, and you're surely going to want to return the favor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What seems an empty gesture will, by day's end, prove not only substantive, but also quite important to you on many levels.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to bend the rules in order to turn a situation to your advantage -- but take care that you don't break them outright.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Working closely with an Aries or Taurus native, you can achieve something that you may have thought was not possible to achieve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Another's careful guidance is all you need today to turn a negative into a positive. Your instincts have been right all along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be expected to do something wrong today in order to guarantee that something right happens shortly afterward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be prepared to follow up with some careful study today when someone close to you makes a breakthrough. You can learn a great deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to investigate a certain event today, but what will work best for you is approaching it from an unusual or unorthodox point of view.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Personal dynamics may be going through some subtle change at this time. Take care that you don't make any premature decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care that you're not biting off more than you can chew. Today, you must approach things in easy stages -- especially change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can relate to those who share your ambition, but you must be sure to protect yourself from those who would take advantage of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're waiting for someone else to take his or her turn before you can swing into action and prove you are the best man or woman for the job!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't let yourself become defensive today -- or, subsequently, overly aggressive. Take nothing too personally at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A decisive action by a rival forces you into a position that you have been trying to avoid -- but you can acquit yourself well, surely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Energy is on the rise, but you must be sure that you are able to channel it productively. Success depends on self-control.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't let yourself become distracted today by something that another offers you at what seems like the right time. It's a ruse!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be outbid in some way today, resulting in a situation that requires you to do what does not come naturally -- at least not yet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be drawn in by someone else's strengths today, and in the end, you'll realize that you have learned much -- and risked much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to improvise a little bit. Doing that which is not expected by others can surely give you the advantage for a short while today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself arguing with a friend over something that is really insignificant. What is really the issue?