ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are losing sight of the details, but at the end of the day you will arrive at a new understanding of what is facing you in the near future.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're asking a lot of someone close to you, and a third party is likely to ask a lot of you before the day is out. Why not join forces?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're tempted to take the advice of someone who has an unusual point of view on what you are facing. But is that really what is best for everyone?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may be necessary to shift gears rather suddenly toward midday, thanks to the unexpected involvement of an unknown third party.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can make a rather romantic statement today, symbolically at least, though it may not be accepted in the way you had originally hoped.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your creative energies will be flowing more freely early in the day; a quick start should enable you to meet all of your deadlines.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to shift things around a bit when you realize that not everyone is on the same page.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your reasons for doing what you do may not be widely understood or accepted, but the fact that you are doing it will surely be admired.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It is essential that you understand another's motives before you do anything to support them -- or counter them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to listen to anyone simply because he or she is in a position of authority. You respond to other forces.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are facing a certain amount of adversity, but you can overcome it and rise above any residual tension very quickly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself standing in your own way, though how you got in that position may not make much sense to you at first.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been looking forward to today's expected events for some time, but what actually happens is likely to take you by surprise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to send a message to that special someone, though you may have to do it in a way that is not recognized by others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have reason to celebrate today -- and the more people you have celebrating with you, the more fun and memorable it will be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have something up your sleeve that can really serve you well -- if you are given the chance to use it as it is meant to be used.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may discover that a former interest has really never gone away, and today you'll have good reason to explore related options in a new way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't let any assumptions steer you in the wrong direction. You must deal only in what you can verify and prove.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A game of wits is likely to evolve from a situation that doesn't ask much of you to begin with -- but all of that will soon change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be fooled by someone who has been shadowing you for some time. He or she doesn't know everything, however, as you can prove!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can count on someone close to you to present your ideas in a way that wins them a new audience -- and renewed attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are in a position to do what you most want to do today, but someone may object to your having this kind of free rein.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your attempts to outwit your nearest opponent may actually backfire at first, but you can learn a thing or two and recover nicely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not respond as expected to the demands made on you today; as a result, you are likely to wind up in a new and unusual position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do things in a way that stops others in their tracks, and then you will surely have the advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though you are not knowledgeable enough to compete with the "big boys," but you are selling yourself short.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to realize that much of what you've been assuming lately is in fact erroneous. It's time to rebuild your game plan.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though you have not been fairly compensated for the efforts you have recently put in, though you also may not want to complain!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The time has come for you to check out what a friend has done in your name. Take care that you don't try to tinker too much -- or too soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others will acknowledge the effort that you have put in, but not everyone will agree that what you have done is what was really needed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be at risk of losing much that you have recently worked for if you insist on continuing along your current risky path.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may misinterpret one or two signals today, causing you to put yourself in a position that is much less advantageous than expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself yearning for something that is now out of reach, but you can enjoy some precious, bittersweet memories.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll enjoy a resurgence of personal power and inspiration, and the result is likely to take the competition by surprise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Moving from place to place as efficiently as possible will prove quite important all day long. Why not take a friend along for the ride?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll derive inspiration from the most unusual sources. Focus on doing things that give back, even as you expend energy and brainpower.