ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may escape criticism today as you do something that is not at all expected of you. Others will admire your willingness to experiment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll find yourself in a surprising position before the day is out, and you can certainly use it to your advantage in an unusual way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to offer "official" denials to charges that are made against you. There is likely no basis to them, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What others think of you is likely to prove more important to you today than at any other time in the recent past. Other issues arise as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What happens in the morning is likely to be reiterated during evening hours. You can spend the middle portion of the day weighing pros and cons.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You cannot deny what is undeniable. Instead, face what comes head-on, and be willing to make adjustments based on the reactions you get.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be looking for an "off ramp" of sorts today that will get you out of a tricky situation, while allowing you to save face as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may wonder at the progress another is making, when in fact you can make the same kind if you simply decide on the path to take.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to organize some kind of opposition against you and what you are trying to do at this time. You can fight back!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are prepared to make certain concessions today, until you realize that you may have misread the opposition. You can score a victory.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- This is a good day to figure out just how your perceptions are different from those of friends and loved ones -- and what that means.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want anyone to lose confidence in you at this time, so you must be sure to put your best foot forward as much as possible today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be asked a few questions today that you think you are unable to answer; remain calm and your responses will be satisfactory.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot allow yourself to be swayed against your will today. Stand firm, and trust in your experience, ability and natural confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to conceal a little something in order to have something else revealed to you. The clock is ticking; don't overcomplicate things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are eager to transform something from what it was to what it promises to be; only you can work the magic needed to fulfill its potential.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're ready, say so; if you're not, say so. No matter what happens, you must be accountable to yourself -- and anyone else involved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Friends are trying to protect you from something they feel may be hurtful, but you want to experience everything coming your way today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You feel a sense of power as a result of immersing yourself in a new situation. You can gain control over something previously uncontrollable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can solve a problem with ease today if you are willing to let go of certain preconceptions. A new way of thinking is required.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do much to help a friend in need today; you don't have to do anything in a way that attracts undue attention to yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your behavior may stray outside the realm of the acceptable for a time today, but no one need know; there is little risk of being found out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may surprise others with an announcement that seems to be premature -- but you are certainly ready to go public right now!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may choose to front-load your day, doing more early on. This allows you to monitor energy levels more carefully.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is no time to compromise; if you push for what you want, and only that, you can have it -- but it may take more time than expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't let anyone distract you from the task you have set yourself today. Getting it done may not accomplish much, but it means much to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're wanting to take things up a notch, but you may have one or two obstacles to circumvent before that's possible. Keep your eyes open.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You learn a few lessons today that you can put to use almost right away; they may seem insignificant to others, but they make everything possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can rely on your reputation to open doors for you at this time, but what you do after that depends on instinct and know-how.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have questions, but the answers seem unattainable -- until you come across someone who shares many of your experiences.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good time to share your most immediate experiences with those who are willing to share their opinions with you freely and honestly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can find all you need under one roof, but where that is remains a mystery to you until nightfall. Then, and only then, much is revealed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not have all the answers, but you know what questions need to be asked. You can get others to join you in your efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Share your likes and dislikes with someone you think may understand where you're coming from. He or she gives you something you need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Avoid any sort of knee-jerk response; you're sure to make things difficult by reacting purely from an instinctive point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're working hard to solve a problem; you require more information before being certain about the direction in which you are heading.