ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A controversy arises today when you let slip what you're working on right now. While you have the support of most, your critics are quite vocal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must share what you know only with those whom it directly concerns; letting the cat out of the bag prematurely can harm chances of success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A denial comes your way today that takes you very much by surprise, and forces you to take a position you wouldn't ordinarily take.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you've recently done is going to resonate with many today; to some it will be an inspiration, and to others it will be a warning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Issues of friendship and perhaps a certain partnership will come to the surface today. You may find yourself in need of moral support.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What happens today tests your patience -- and your resolve. You may harbor doubts that only a good friend can help you dispel.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That which you do by yourself today isn't likely to attract much attention -- yet. When it does, you'll be at the center of a maelstrom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can be easily persuaded to do something today that will benefit others. Don't forget about your needs, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get started with something you've long planned, but take care that you don't try to move too far too quickly all at once today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others may point the finger at you today, but you know that what has transpired has more to do with them than with you. Make that known!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to realize today that your support of another has been ill-used, and you have been tricked in some way. Speak up quickly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're fighting not only official policy today, but your doubts as well. Perhaps it's best that you can't follow through on plans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're getting bogged down in the little things, when you should be focusing more on the big picture. There will be time for detail work later.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you aren't willing to take the time today to do something right the first time, when are you going to find the time to fix it later on?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself in charge of more than just your affairs. Be sure to use your time wisely -- for yourself and for others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An unusual maneuver performed at just the right time puts you in the lead today -- and you can keep it if you maintain a steady pace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something important and unexpected comes to you through unfamiliar channels today. It may be time for you to take on more responsibility.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will want what you asked for, and no less -- but take care that you didn't overstep your bounds in the first place. Be reasonable!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You cannot do things in the same familiar way and expect different results. You must be willing to experiment with some new methods.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- "What do I want?" is the most important question you can ask today -- and you should ask it any time you feel uncertain in any way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can avoid obstacles today simply by following the path you've charted for yourself -- even though there are surprises in store.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't allow yourself to be influenced too much today by someone who doesn't really know what lies ahead. Trust yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A surprise encounter may make it impossible for you to enjoy something that you were looking forward to today. A change of plans is in order.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A journey of discovery can be twice as enjoyable today if you take a friend along with you. He or she can provide some invaluable perspective.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're never more confident than when you know just what you are facing and why. Today this is likely to be the case more than once.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll find it more than simply beneficial to keep the lines of communication open with someone far from home. It is a necessity today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have the chance today to follow a certain road all the way to the end -- and what you find there sends you off on yet another journey.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to get only a small fraction of what you want today -- but that should be enough to keep you going for a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be struggling today to answer a question that is really quite simple. All you have to do is sit still and get the lay of the land.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The help you offer a friend is going to be much more valuable by day's end than you had anticipated. In retrospect, why did you wait so long?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Some believe you simply make things up as you go along, but you usually engage in a great deal of planning -- and today is no exception!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The clock is ticking, and you haven't even started. What's the hitch? Today, you can make up for lost time if you delay no longer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Just when you thought you had overcome a certain fear, you are presented with a situation that brings it all back -- but only temporarily.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may be trying to shock you in some way, but the truth is that nothing you see or hear today is likely to surprise you that much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may think that you're doing things for yourself, when in fact you are doing them to benefit someone else. You will realize this very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to play catch-up today after failing to finish a project. Something is slowing you down; try to identify it.