ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are able to promote yourself and your ideas more effectively today than you have in the recent past. What is different -- and why?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be asking questions that others cannot answer today, so you must be ready to investigate. Leave no stone unturned!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your hunt for a certain piece of information may lead you into an uncomfortable situation today, but you can't afford to let up in any way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone has made decisions recently that have major repercussions for many, and today you must let him or her know just how you are affected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is a good time for you to ask for something that you would not normally ask for because of your sense of propriety. Don't be shy!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have every reason to go to someone in authority and let it be known that you have not been treated fairly, but what can come of it if you do?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A new partnership may be forged today as you discover that a friend shares much of your ambition as well as ability. Can this work?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are more capable of doing what others cannot than ever before -- provided you stick to a line of endeavor that is familiar to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to turn away from creature comforts today and immerse yourself in a situation that deprives you of much. This is temporary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Environmental influences will be felt all day long, and may cause you to do things in a way that is unrecognizable to those who know you well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your creative energies can be applied to a project that may not, at first, seem all that creative. That can change in the blink of an eye.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are expecting things to transpire very much as planned today, and so they will -- except for one thing that takes you very much by surprise.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will receive information today just a bit later than you should have, but you can still complete all tasks on schedule.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something that you are used to dealing with may come at you with greater force than ever before. You will have to adjust accordingly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There are those who may try to persuade you to break the rules today, but that's not likely to happen. You have too much at stake right now!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you know is making excuses for behavior that is simply not acceptable, and how you react will affect how the aftermath unfolds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in a position of some authority right now, whether you know it or not. Someone comes to you with a difficult question after hours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have a friend to thank for a turn of events that puts you ahead of the game today. Something special may be just beginning.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The best thing you can do today is focus on that which is necessary and proceed from there. Early distractions can keep you from progressing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your physical stamina will be on display throughout much of the day as you attempt to complete something that others have been unable to begin.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be in need of some financial assistance before the day is out. Don't hesitate to ask for what you need in the most basic terms.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Only by bending the rules a bit will you be able to be truly productive today. You needn't hide that you are doing things your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to get more understanding from others today than you are used to, and this can surely enable you to increase personal rewards.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An early start may be unavoidable today, and with any luck you will have completed necessary preparation yesterday.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can see the way things are likely to pan out, but you feel there is still something you can do to influence the final gambit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- That which doesn't seem to make sense at first will be illuminated for you later -- and you'll be able to take some decisive action at last.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a rival come to some sort of agreement, and those who stand at the periphery will cheer you on. More good things come to pass.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't be so stubborn that you cannot be persuaded to accept terms that are, in fact, quite favorable to you and your cause.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can enjoy a good time with a certain someone, but is this something that others need to know about? Clandestine arrangements can be dangerous.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to wait a day or two before doing the very thing that you are required to do today. Don't fret -- you're sure to get a pass.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be more emotional than usual today, especially when dealing with a situation that reminds you of a better time from your distant past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be discovered by someone who isn't aware that you've been a major player on the scene for quite some time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're able to conceal things so that you can maneuver freely without causing any suspicion whatsoever. This serves you well today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What seems to be hopelessly upended is likely to be righted today only because you are willing to make a certain key concession.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know that the plan you are making is not perfect, but it's better than those devised by others -- and it's time to put it into motion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You aren't entirely aware of everything going on behind the scenes, but you will be affected by it nonetheless. Don't be overly resistant.