ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is trying to surprise you in a way that is not likely to go over well; you should be able to nip the whole thing in the bud.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put your creativity to work in a new way today. A longtime ally may, however, express doubts and withdraw support -- but only temporarily.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something unusual has you wondering if things are not the way they seem to you. What transpires next makes you realize all is for the best.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself immersed in something that requires you to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances -- with little or no warning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must take care that all of your calculations today are accurate, or you will find yourself missing out on something you feel you need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to jump in and do something entirely new today, but you can quickly catch up with those who have experience and boast of expertise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been playing a guessing game for a long time now, and today you'll want to come up with some definite answers. Do your homework!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The stakes are raised today, and you find yourself surrounded by those who are eager to give you assistance -- if you ask for it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your plans may fall through, but in the end you'll be happy you had the opportunity to improvise. Others follow your lead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel responsible for something that, in fact, was not your doing. Still, you should be able to set things right given enough time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Anticipation can be grueling today as you expect something to come your way for which you've been yearning for quite some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something out of the ordinary propels you forward at a rapid pace. You may be surprised to learn just where you're headed after all.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you think of a certain tradition may be put to the test today as others expect you to join in. What does it really mean to you?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not have the funds to make a certain purchase today -- but if you play your cards right your coffers will certainly expand very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A misunderstanding is easily made right today when you undo something that needn't have been done in the first place. It is up to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't give up on what you want, as it is likely just beyond your reach today. A good friend comes to you with two or three suggestions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What gives you pleasure today may be something that rubs someone close to you the wrong way. You can reach a workable compromise, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may get an ultimatum from a friend who is betting that you will cooperate. You can do the right thing when all is said and done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are seeing someone else in a new light today, but this doesn't have to affect the relationship in any appreciable way. Not yet, anyway!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You receive a compliment from someone who has never before been a big fan. You have no reason to believe he or she has an ulterior motive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A situation arises today that requires you to consider an option long ago dismissed. Your prior experience will see you through.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's important for you to strategize today; you mustn't simply hope that everything works out for the best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A life change is on the horizon if you continue along your current path. You have several immediate options to consider first, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can put two and two together and come up with something very different from what you and others expect. You have a magic touch!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time for you to step up and do what you had promised to do some time ago. You shouldn't be held accountable for any time lost.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A casual approach is recommended today, as any forceful attempt to get what you want is likely to reflect badly on you for some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A knee-jerk reaction drives someone away, but only temporarily. Once you are communicating again, you can get much done together.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel that someone is intentionally standing in your way, but that is not the case. A little honest talk yields a productive agreement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do a little more research before you have enough knowledge of a certain subject to satisfy the demands currently being made of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Travel is in the picture, but you may choose an unconventional way of getting to your destination. As it happens, you do not have to go far.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be waiting on an official verdict before acting on whatever decision is made. There are several things in the air at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A past situation allows you to see a current problem in a new light once you make the connection between the two. Things are looking up!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do a little more for someone else than you had planned -- and the results do much for you as well. Focus on solutions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have a second chance of sorts today, despite any word to the contrary by those in charge. You know better what's really going on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You receive news that puts how you are feeling in perspective. Now you know that there's nothing wrong with you. Examine details.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not see things clearly at first, but later in the day the clouds lift and what you were expecting is likely to be revealed to you.