ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which is clear and concise is most easily understood today, of course -- so why are you so determined to overcomplicate things? Don't!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something big is headed your way, and you may only have a few short hours to prepare for it. Seek a friend's advice right away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are too caught up in that which you cannot fully explain; it's time to extricate yourself from anything that doesn't promise clear progress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone in charge is likely to hand you the baton today, and you must do what you can to acquit yourself well while all eyes are on you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are in a position to help those in need today, and all you have to do is what comes naturally. No significant extra effort should be required.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to stand and let someone pelt you with rocks, so why stand still and not do what you can to steer clear of a coming threat?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others may be unwilling to accept what you see very clearly in front of you and everyone else. It is certainly time to act.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to attract attention today by doing that which others may have warned you against doing. Your daring sparks many conversations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be caught with your hand in the cookie jar today. There's no point in denying what others know full well; you must come clean.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your explanation of events and activities may not be accepted by someone in charge. Be persistent; the truth is on your side.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be putting yourself in a vulnerable position without knowing it today. Take a look at what others are doing and follow suit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to take a more conciliatory tone when you speak with those who have been in conflict with you recently. You can heal wounds.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to strike a secret bargain with someone behind closed doors today. The results will be a clear benefit for you and your team.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to give something new a try today -- but take care that you're not merely following someone else down a dangerous road.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone you know may be playing with fire, and you're the only one in a position to douse the flames if things get out of hand. Be ready.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You recognize things as they are, but you don't really know quite how to react when last-minute developments make themselves known.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be trying to do more than one person can reasonably accomplish -- but you are confident that you can avoid any real dangers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may encounter someone who seems to know something you don't. This mystery can be solved by being open and honest; communication is key.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are set in your ways, surely, but today you may want to break out of a certain routine and try something others would call "daring."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can combine the new and the old today in a way that has not been tried before. This could well mark an exciting new beginning for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel the pressure that someone is exerting today more than you have in the recent past. It's time to do something about it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't rely on anyone else to pull you back from the edge today; only you are likely to have that kind of control -- and sense!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your surroundings are likely to provide you with a great deal of inspiration today. Look around and see all that is possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something you've been trying hard to keep under wraps may be revealed today -- much to your surprise. Your reaction will be noted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Are you ready to do what you know you have to do but are afraid to do? You have all your nets in place and can avoid any real danger.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to break things down into very small components today in order to understand everything when the big picture is reassembled.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to stray too far from your comfort zone today. Any errors you make may be magnified several times and prove difficult to correct.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're surrounded by people who are willing to give you all the assistance you need. All you have to do is ask -- and be specific!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Why are you apologizing for something that has little or nothing to do with you? Get out of the habit of taking all the responsibility!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself in an unusual situation that requires you to act in a way that doesn't come at all naturally. This shouldn't last long.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be inspired by someone who is making the best out of very little. You too can be successful today when the odds are against you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're ready to make someone an offer that you know will be quite a surprise. You must be ready to wait for a response.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel that you cannot count on everyone to give you what you need today. Stick to those few whom you know best and who know you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can pick up the pace today and do much more than anyone might expect. Don't take credit for something that was not your doing, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any attempt at deception is only likely to come back to haunt you -- if not today, then tomorrow or the day after. Do all things aboveboard.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to get something done in record time today. Take care, however! Others may want you to repeat this amazing feat.