ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A certain indulgence is likely to leave you in a vulnerable place when all is said and done. Take precautions; know whom you can trust.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A troubling issue is coming to a head, and you must be ready to deal with any peripheral issues before attacking it head-on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your natural ability may not be enough to see you through today; you must also be willing to study up on current trends and practices.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive a message from a superior today that has you wondering if it's not time for a change -- but this may be an overreaction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are prepared to go to the mat for someone who has put his or her trust in you, but that may not yet be necessary today. Remain vigilant.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are more willing to deal with a certain uncomfortable issue today than others in your circle. You can lead many people out of trouble.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have been charged with doing two different things at the same time today -- but is that even possible? Be creative!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- When the time comes, you will know it. When the answer is in your head, you will likewise know it. You have the advantage; use it!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to pick up the pace today if you want to reach a certain goal in the time you've given yourself -- but take no shortcuts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The people you know from work are likely to impact you in ways you had not anticipated today. Keep yourself from reacting in kind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have a way of announcing yourself that others don't always appreciate -- but today that's not likely to be the case.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to sort through certain key messages today in order to decide which must be followed to the letter, and which need not.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are in an enviable position right now, and yet you may not know it. Trust the word of another when he or she tells you how things are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Do you have the time to solicit advice and then act on it? If so, fine -- but if not, at least get the input that someone else offers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are more familiar with the way things should be today than anyone else in your circle, so it's up to you to steer things that way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be curious about a family member's behavior after a formerly hidden piece of information comes to light. What is amiss?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are after more than just practical information today. It would serve you well to get close to someone who is in the know.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How you put together a new plan will make all the difference. Do what you can to keep things organized -- and tie up any loose ends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are trusted by others, and that trust may be put to the test before the day is out. You can acquit yourself well in a tricky situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't let another's behavior upset you; you have more to concern yourself with than the unexpected. Focus squarely on personal goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to anticipate how someone else will react to the day's events, but that reaction will surely influence you directly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to give up something today in order to get something else that you value even more highly. More trade-offs are in store.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You aren't going to enjoy what was expected today, but you can certainly experience something new and exciting that takes you by surprise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The difference between what you want and what you need will become evident as the day progresses, and you'll know which is most valuable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself at the bottom of a long list of "eligibles," but you may be able to work your way to the top very quickly today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day for giving and taking advice -- but all parties must be sure that everyone is on the same page, working from the same info.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Cooperative efforts are favored today. See if you can't get someone to sign on, even after he or she expresses doubts or reluctance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a clear sense of what's coming, but you won't be able to make any firm decisions until certain signs are clear to others as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something may come up today that requires you to be more secretive about certain things than usual. Who, exactly, are you protecting?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are challenged by someone younger today -- and if it's someone of the opposite sex, that dynamic is sure to be even more complicated.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know that others are depending on you today, but you're not sure what is expected in a practical sense. Why not ask?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have enough knowledge and experience to serve you very well in a tricky situation that is not likely to be avoided as the day progresses.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have reason to mistrust someone else's word on a given subject. Late in the day new information comes to light.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone close to you may change his or her tune after realizing that you are in control of a key situation. Be up-front about everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- As long as you and a friend are working toward the same goal, all will be well. If that changes, you may find tensions rising suddenly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager to see a certain situation get resolved as quickly as possible so that you don't have to keep mum about it any longer.