ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just because something is bigger, brighter or louder doesn't mean it's for you. Today, you'll want to try a more subtle approach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can learn how to do something rather difficult simply by following someone else's simple instructions. It's that easy!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may attract a great deal of attention today by doing something that comes very naturally -- when others aren't willing to do the same.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You don't want to be sold a bill of goods today; be sure you examine all possibilities carefully before accepting one as the truth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That which begins quickly is likely to take on a great deal of importance -- before, finally, someone bursts the bubble and takes the air out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- He or she who has been out of the picture may affect you indirectly but significantly today; his or her return is very likely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take a more liberal view of certain recent events today, and come to a new understanding of your own surprising role.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on that which is concrete and understandable today; don't waste your time on theories that have no real basis in fact.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Some who are more impressionable than you are willing to accept almost anything as the truth. You can set them straight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can provide others with much that is needed today, but take care you don't give too much of your own and come up short yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be surrounded by those who are unwilling to accept that what you have to offer is largely the truth. Patience will see you through.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Unseen dangers abound today; take care that you don't trade safety for expedience! That which is easy may not be best for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be in the best mood today, but you must still be willing to deal with others who, in turn, must be willing to deal with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot deny the realities that are facing you at this time, despite the fact that others may be trying to do just that.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have a way of not being scared when faced with the kind of threat that scares almost everyone. Others will want to give it a try.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel drained right now after putting in extra effort in the days just past. Be aware that you must swing into action again soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be playing with fire today, but someone you know well is likely to pull you back from the brink before it is too late.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What happens behind closed doors is likely to attract attention, despite your efforts to keep things under wraps. Be ready to reveal all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A development today has you wondering if you're working toward the right ends -- and even your own progress may be subject to doubt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which is complex or upsetting cannot be oversimplified today; you must be ready and willing to deal with these things as they truly are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're trying to do more on your own at this time than at any time in the recent past. What another is doing concerns you as well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Arguments that have been reserved for the back room and other hidden venues are likely to come into wider view today; be ready for a fight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others will gravitate toward you simply because you speak the truth -- or think you do. You must be sure you have the facts straight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- One of your most valuable skills is the ability to see things as they are -- and accept them for what they are. This pays off today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A new idea is worth exploring more fully at this time. You're in a position to make a difference -- but you'll have to take a first step.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can afford to be a bit more aggressive today. Lay it on the line and insist that your way is the right way -- at least for now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- That which is old-fashioned is likely to prove quite attractive to you today, for a number of reasons that you may not be able to explain fully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your personal force is on the rise today, and it's important for you to realize just what can be done -- and, of course, what can't.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will feel a great deal better today if you tend to certain pressing issues as early in the day as possible. Don't put them off!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be getting too close to someone who is not comfortable with your presence. Self-awareness serves you well at this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be intrigued by what someone else is telling you -- and, even more so, by what he or she is not telling you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be playing a leading role at this time, but you can surely exert a lasting influence from the sidelines.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may challenge you today, suggesting that you don't know enough to do the job you have been assigned. You can prove him wrong.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your reasons for not doing something may only be a thinly disguised excuse. It's time to come clean in every way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can have a much better time than expected today, even though you are bound to do certain things in accordance with another's rules.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to prove that something going on behind the scenes is worth paying attention to -- and you're likely to be recognized for it.