ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to get one step ahead of the game today, and that's all the advantage you need to secure a victory when all is said and done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can do more to rally others around a common banner today -- and it may well be the banner that you have been flying for quite some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Negotiations may not yield you the better end of a tricky bargain, but at least you'll get some of what you most desire. Try harder next time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be beset with unusual fatigue at some point during the day. This has either a physical or emotional cause -- but not both.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You won't have much time to think things through today when an opportunity arises; you must be ready to act decisively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Repetition affords you the opportunity to experiment with different methods today. By day's end, you'll know which is just right for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take a little time out for yourself today -- and, if you find yourself on a journey of some kind, invite a friend to come along.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your schedule is set, but not everyone is willing to accommodate you or your plans. You may have to compromise as a result -- again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You hear much that has you second-guessing yourself today. Stick to your guns; don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your inner strength and resolve will be put to the test today. Someone you know well is selling you something -- and you're not buying!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't challenge authority head-on today, as you're sure to be put in your place. Subtle maneuvering can do the trick, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not going to please everyone today with your methods or motives -- but that's of little consequence to you, as you forge ahead undaunted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You enjoy taking in all that is presented to you -- and today there will be more than enough of something you particularly like.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- As you get closer to someone today, you'll be able to read his or her mind -- or at least predict his or her actions with greater accuracy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may get more than you bargained for today from someone who is new in your life. You can respond in kind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You receive valuable information today that bolsters your confidence and enables you to finalize plans. Good things are certainly on their way!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to watch closely the things that go on around you -- not so much for learning or education, but for the enjoyment of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your native ingenuity solves a problem that someone else has been grappling with for quite some time. You'll be thanked in an unusual way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be running low on supplies, but your ability to stretch things as far as they can possibly go will serve you and others quite well today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll receive a dare today that will surely give you pause. Ultimately, you'll find a way to do what needs to be done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the help you need today, but not for as long as you really need it. You will have to complete certain key jobs yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A surprise comes your way today when a message confirms your suspicions about a certain issue. You didn't expect things to be this easy!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something you've long taken for granted becomes a problem to solve today. You'll want to share ideas openly with teammates and rivals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be able to do today what another was incapable of doing, but that doesn't mean you'll win in the end. There's still a long way to go.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can clear up any confusion that lingers today over a situation that has great potential for giving everyone what he or she wants.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It'll be necessary to keep moving today once you make a start. No matter how detailed your plans, you can expect to improvise now and then.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager for attention -- but not just any attention! You want others to notice what you are doing today -- and recognize the value of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can present yourself in the best possible light today, provided you take the time to stage your environment in just the right way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That which you do not understand is likely to have quite a significant effect on you today; you'll be compelled to learn more about it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have only so much time to gather and absorb information today; focus on that which has a direct bearing on what you are trying to accomplish.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- First impressions are likely to be quite misleading today. Take time to look beneath the surface and see who you're really dealing with!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A casual situation becomes serious all of a sudden today, and you must be ready to address an issue that only you can fully appreciate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can perform just as well as anyone else, but that's not likely to satisfy you today; you want to rise to an entirely new level.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you ready to do something that not too long ago you swore you'd never do? Once again you learn that "never" is best left unsaid!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble working at peak performance today, but through no fault of your own; circumstances have conspired against you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you can manage to do more than one thing at any time today, you can surely complete something important that you had left undone.