ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Listen to yourself more closely and you'll realize that others are reacting to what you say and do more appropriately than you had thought.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're waiting for a new opportunity to open up, but you're not yet willing to make the commitment it requires. This is a sticking point.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to respond all that well to criticism of any kind today. It's best, perhaps, to keep certain doings under wraps for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are feeling quite optimistic, but someone you know balances you out by offering a bleaker outlook. Whose view is accurate?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The stance you've taken regarding something "official" may not be the best choice for you right now. Consider approaching the problem another way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to wait for opportunities to come to you, so why not get up and go about making them for yourself? It's a good time to do so!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't concern yourself with what is best or worst, but rather with what is possible. A more realistic approach is required today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can wield your authority, whether broad or limited, with certain profound effect today. You're soon to be given more responsibility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Bad news received today can be turned into good news that you deliver to another. Your attitude makes it all possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You understand a rather complex situation far better than anyone else with equal experience and expertise. Your actions benefit many.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you say today can impact others deeply as you prove more inspiring than anyone might have anticipated. Creativity is on the rise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A difference of opinion is really a difference of perception -- but you may be able to see things in the same way after talking openly today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be invited to share your innermost thoughts about a very tricky situation. What you offer is more than insight; it's a roadmap.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you are investigating is likely to take on a whole new importance as you realize just who was involved -- and why.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may suspect that there is more going on with you than meets the eye -- and indeed, you are perhaps busier than even you anticipated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can strike a deal with a former rival that sets you both on a course of increased productivity, even though you are not cooperating directly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may say or do something today that proves rather controversial -- but why? You're only following your instincts and trying to be transparent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Any attempts to distance yourself from perceived improprieties today are likely to fall short. Instead, why not address them head-on?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are trying to take advantage of a situation that is still in flux. You will certainly have to wait until you have the final numbers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Despite warnings you've given recently, someone is likely to cross a line and challenge you in a way that requires you to think twice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are likely to notice that you have much more to offer than you first indicated -- and a door may be opened to you very soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think you're running out of ideas, but very soon you'll be inspired by what happens as the result of a chance encounter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're confident that you are in good hands today, no matter what may happen either on the home front or at the workplace.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Despite indications that dangers are minimized, you'll still want to remain vigilant today. One last threat may present itself after nightfall.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself regretting a recent decision that cannot be rescinded. What you can do, of course, is make changes accordingly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be the subject of some considerable scrutiny today. Be ready to explain yourself in terms that virtually anyone can understand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care today that, in an attempt to be thorough, you don't do anything that is unnecessary or inappropriate. Follow the rules.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not understand why someone close to you has stepped out of line in some way, but you can respond in a manner that restores unity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find it hard to accept what someone else is doing today. To begin with, it would be best to answer any and all questions honestly and plainly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to break with tradition today and try something you would not have considered prior to today's surprising developments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be confused by someone else's behavior, which is not at all reflected in the talk you've recently had. You may have to catch up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Pay close attention to instructions and guidelines, and heed all warnings today. It's time to commit to a very realistic project.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can expect a big change to come upon you very soon, and it will begin in small ways this very day with a change in attitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Frustration with recent results -- or lack thereof -- inspires you to come up with a new strategy today that almost immediately yields results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must devise a plan that you and your allies can follow step by step. Now is not the time to trust your fate to mere improvisation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're thinking big, whereas those around you may be limiting themselves to ideas that have worked in the past. Egg them on!