ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The competition is likely to heat up, but you are not yet in a position to make your move. Wait for the proper moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Doing things by the book can yield you the results you seek -- particularly if your rival thinks you will prove to be a loose cannon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Make them think you will do one thing, then do another -- that's how you can gain the advantage, at least during the first part of the day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to transfer some authority from one to another without giving up any autonomy of your own. It's a balancing act.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not really willing to trust anyone else to take the reins, but you're not in a position to do so, either. Which option is least risky?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself in a situation that demands more in the way of instinct than usual. Quick reactions are key.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be unusually uptight today -- and for any Libra native, that's saying something! A close friend loosens the reins after noon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your energy is on the rise. Put yourself in another's shoes, and you'll quickly determine just which path is for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It'll be up to you before the day is out to report on activities that you don't fully understand -- but you'll want to very soon!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- That which you can control will fall into place very quickly. That which you can't may prove difficult to follow or comprehend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to know the difference between the lighthearted and the serious -- perhaps even deadly serious.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to study a great deal of paperwork and fine print before you realize just what you have missed. You can make up for lost time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Any predictions you make are likely to be tainted by the fact that you know a little too much about something others do not yet know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're a little too eager to control things today, when in fact the best results can be gained by riding the wind -- or the current.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus on what can be seen; trying to concentrate on something that is outside of your perception is futile.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be affected by a decision someone else makes almost by accident. Much that happens will take on a random appearance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have reason to think carefully today about the differences between you and someone in a position that you secretly covet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're just trying to get by, to pay the bills, to do the right thing for another -- and today, you can do all of these things and more.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be able to pull the wool over everyone's eyes, but one person in particular is willing to believe anything you say.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Travel brings you closer to one with whom you share more than ambition. You can learn much from each other, starting today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to give you the slip, but you're aware of what's going on. Wait awhile before lowering the boom.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's a good day for doing something you haven't done before, but you must be ready to taste a little failure before you enjoy success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Time is an ally, but take care that you don't take it for granted. Before you know it, your most valuable resource may run out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to do things exactly as planned, but what stands in your way at first is nothing you cannot overcome.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not think you have to do everything at just the right time, but timing is very much of the essence throughout the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Good news comes your way, but you may still be thwarted by circumstances that have not yet shifted in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The choices you have to make are many, and not all will be easy or clearly understood. Family members can and will offer guidance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll stumble upon an opportunity that may change things for the better -- and for a long, long time to come. Don't pass it up!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're trying to achieve a new level of harmony at home, but someone may be standing in your way -- and it may become a battle of wills.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your day -- and week -- begins on a note of highest expectation, though you may feel that any minute you'll suffer a setback.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are uncertain as to whether another is willing to play by your rules. Only time will tell -- and there isn't as much time as you think.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can solve a puzzle once and for all, provided a friend gives you that last necessary piece. He or she may be playing games.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your own preferences are not as important as what is best for the whole group. Like it or not, it's your call.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Now is the time to get down to business. Avoid repeating yourself, for there is no progress made by covering old ground.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are asked a favor by someone who has been beholden to you in the past, but that's no reason to say no. Your help is invaluable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Follow your instincts, and don't let anyone tell you that you are not a good judge of your own past -- or future.