ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be able to pick up valuable hints today, and make decisions as a result that enable you to move ahead of the competition.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- At first, you may not seem to be right for the role you are being asked to play, but you'll win over the crowd after only a brief preview.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A great many symbols are available to interpret today -- and whether or not you interpret them correctly will be significant.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Can you be trusted? Ultimately, that is the question that most people you encounter will be asking today. The answer is "yes"!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What seems an accident may, upon further investigation, prove to be nothing of the sort. You must find out who is responsible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A head-on challenge may not be something you can address effectively today, so you'll want to protect yourself from any such aggression.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- "Yes" means "no" and "no" means "yes" in a variety of situations today -- but you must know, more importantly, when this is not the case!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can prove that your specialty is really worth the effort today, as you come up with a win that takes many by surprise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to rely on modern conveniences today to help you through something of a personal minefield. Not everyone will try to follow you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can show others what can be done today, tomorrow and the next day. Your creativity and originality are both reaching a peak.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may misunderstand another's efforts today, but that doesn't mean you have any right to stand in his or her way. See what happens!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to change your plans more than once today as you follow in the footsteps of someone who is not at all predictable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to choose the least attractive option today in order to keep things calm and harmonious among others. Take the high road.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can count on speed to help you make your way today, but there will be certain dangers you encounter on the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're feeling a bit more prepared for what lies ahead -- though you must still engage in some basic activities to be sure you keep your edge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What appears to you quite by chance today will be something you can take full advantage of when the time comes. Keep your eyes open.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to provide someone with a great deal of drama today -- and even a little romance. A game is being played -- or is it?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your hopes and fears are likely to be on display today, so take care that someone doesn't try to use them to his or her advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The quality of the time spent with a friend is far more important today than the quantity. Even a moment can be quite enriching.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to take certain measures today to counteract the negative influence someone else is trying to exert upon you at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to give birth to an idea today that matures quickly, as its time has certainly come. The pace quickens as a result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may experience something today that takes you very much by surprise -- more by how it affects you than anything else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The fact that you very much know what you are doing may not be fully appreciated by a partner who doubts that you are on the right track.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are likely to get over one hurdle today only to find yourself facing yet another -- and another after that. Take them one at a time.

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.