ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't take offense at the challenge that is being mounted against you by a rival. You can bet that it's purely business -- at least for now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care you don't let others see the tricks of your trade, for right now a fun deception is your most valuable ally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may unite with someone from afar today to work for a cause that is bigger than both of you. You will want to solicit support.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Retrace recent steps and you're likely to recover something that was lost. In the process, you're likely to learn an important lesson.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have the opportunity today to trade something no longer useful to you for something that is -- but is it too good to be true?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll welcome any help that comes your way today, even though the problem you face is not all that large; your mind is elsewhere.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are able to demonstrate a little more of your particular specialty today, thanks to a friend who knows how valuable it really is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your ambition is growing, but you can of course maintain the proper level of realism as you consider what might be possible in the near future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't understand what others are up to, and they certainly don't understand what you're up to either. It's time to come together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An obstacle that is self-inflicted proves quite difficult to overcome today. Even going around it is all but impossible right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't fall into the trap of thinking that you must explain yourself at every turn. Some things are best left to the imagination!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A new idea comes to you through unfamiliar channels, and you may not feel that it is appropriate for you to explore it fully just yet.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Give yourself something you want today, and you'll be ready to face a difficult situation tomorrow. You needn't always deny yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It may take you longer than usual to muster up a few simple, usable ideas today, but once you do you'll be able to pick up the pace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What goes on all around you today is worth noting, but you don't have to pay attention to every detail. You've got other things on your mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be inspired by some of the most unusual things today -- and by some of the most mundane. Someone is ready to reveal a new opportunity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even the simple things will take time today, and you must be willing to devote whatever it takes to reach the goals you've set for yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can capitalize on another's error, but when the time comes you'll also want to share your winnings with that very person.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel that you've been in someone else's shadow long enough, but you're not sure what to do about it. A sign points the way today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may require an expert opinion before the day is out, but that doesn't mean you have to follow his or her advice. Think it through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Progress can be made in an unusual way today, but don't expect it to be speedy. You have much to account for when all is said and done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Sitting across from the one you love, you'll realize that you have so much that you've always wanted. What you don't have, you don't need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be separated from someone who loves you and inspires you. Which is more important right now -- and how do you compensate for it?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Avoid talk that doesn't go anywhere today; communication about those things that are underway is certainly required!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are looking for something that is not where it is supposed to be. By day's end, you may realize that much is out of sync, temporarily.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can expect someone to arrive ahead of schedule today, so you will want to get some things done prior to the usual deadline.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to be challenged by someone who is not yet ready to go head-to-head with you; you may want to pull back a bit, surely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The results you expect and those you get are likely to be quite different from each other. Was this the result of your planning or execution?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Just because you're not enthusiastic about what lies ahead doesn't mean you can't make a good showing when you do take part. Invest yourself!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can enjoy doing something quite unusual today, especially if a friend decides to go along for the ride. You make a discovery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Daylight hours may be strictly routine, but after dark you may be faced with a choice that requires some creative thinking on your part.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to do things in a way that satisfies the rules set down by others today -- and there's no way around it. Get to work!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Just because you haven't heard from someone doesn't mean you haven't been on his or her mind. Why not reach out right now?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can make a strong start today, but an obstacle appears in your path and requires you to devise a new route to follow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can show off a little today without attracting any of the usual criticism. Others are eager to assess the value of your performance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can't expect things to fall out the way you want them to simply because you've willed it so. You must work hard to secure success.