ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A public message rubs you the wrong way today, and yet you are not in any position to do something about that just yet. Remain calm!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want to deal with things as they arise today; any sort of delay, long or short, can work against you at this time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The choice you have to make today is not an easy one, but you are ready to assess and address the major issues in an open and honest way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A glimpse into the future has you concerned about the present, and a look back into the past helps you regain your confidence about right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are traveling along a path that conceals dangers, but you are also more than ready to deal with anything that arises unexpectedly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Every minute counts today, as you spend time with a loved one who is not always close enough to touch in a meaningful way. Share your feelings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- How important is it to you that you are free to do what you think is best without having to ask permission? Today that question is answered.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to venture out of your comfort zone for a while today as you address a tricky issue that others were responsible for raising.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's important for you to demonstrate to your critics that you can deal with even the most difficult issues. To do this, stay the course.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be surprised to discover that several of your personal resources are running low today. Take the time to replenish them!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's a very good time to ensure that your head and heart are truly aligned. You don't want to do anything that favors one over the other.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Get in touch with people directly today and you will get the answers you need in time to use the information to your immediate advantage.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that in the act of giving someone what he or she wants, you are not inadvertently depriving yourself of something you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's good to think about what really drives you -- especially these days, when others may be wondering just that. You can be more transparent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be feeling pressure from both sides of an argument to abandon your neutral stance and join one or the other before the day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The first steps in a new direction offer you more excitement than you had bargained for -- but don't worry, things calm down very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can prevent someone from doing damage to a project that is important to you, but you may not be able to protect him or her from self-damage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may be discovered that you are affiliated with someone who is going about things in a most unconventional way. Criticism is sure to follow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be holding back a bit at this time, but very soon someone you know well is likely to get you to invest yourself 100 percent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you have to offer today may not be received in a positive vein by all those who are working with you -- or who will soon do so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can begin to repair a relationship with someone who has been on the outs for far too long. He or she can be a big help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Certain things bear repeating today, if you are to ensure that those who claim to support you truly understand what you are trying to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can welcome someone new into your inner circle today, and though the meeting may be guarded at first, you can surely ease tensions soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not know what others are doing -- either for or against you. Much is being kept secret right now, and you must get the facts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The more open you are with your opinions, the more others will share with you in return. This exchange of ideas proves essential right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Why let someone else do something that you know full well you should be doing yourself? Today is a good day to skip the middle man!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will not be able to avoid all criticism today, but that which does come your way will prove valuable as you hone your latest plan.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Fine-tuning any and all ideas will be necessary today before you share them with the powers-that-be. Don't leave anything to chance!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself in a situation today not unlike one you had to extricate yourself from only a few days ago. Ask yourself why!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What was once only a suggestion is now likely to be put to you as an imperative -- and one that you're not going to want to ignore!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can connect the dots today and come up with a solution to a puzzle that puts you well ahead of the competition. Is a new trend beginning?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Before you do anything that might offend another, ask yourself if it is really necessary. It may be more trouble than it's truly worth.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can capitalize on an error made by another -- but you don't want to be a bad winner, certainly! You'll have a chance to share gains.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can do much to ensure fair treatment for everyone today, or least everyone within your inner circle. Reach further if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The harder you try to do the impossible today, the more likely you will be to attract the attention of someone who can make it possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you are hoping for is likely to come to pass today, but it's going to take more than mere hoping, surely. Be ready to work hard at it!