ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A threat looms, but you can minimize it by doing precisely what comes naturally to you. A friend or partner is there to back you up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're sure to conflict with someone whose attitude and outlook are very different from your own -- but this fight isn't going to last long.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your behavior today may confuse those who know you best, as it doesn't seem to be in line with your current ambitions. You have a secret.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must guard against overindulgence today, as there is certainly such a thing as too much. You know where the line is; observe it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can turn fantasy into reality today -- but you must take care that a certain someone isn't put in any kind of compromising position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Overcomplicating things at this juncture will only serve to set you back, and you may not be able to make up the time. Keep it simple today!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your intentions are pure, but your methods may be suspect; they're likely to be subject to scrutiny by one who has followed your progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to remind yourself more than once today to stay on course and avoid the kinds of distractions that might cause serious delays.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Though you have no intention of turning your back on someone in need, you may not be able to help today. The time will come soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to look more closely at what those on the other side are doing today in order to determine your best course of action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The clock is ticking, and you have much to do before the alarm sounds. Be sure to delegate -- but keep tabs on those working with and for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to engage in something of a power play today if you want to remain in your current position -- one that favors your efforts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want someone else to speak for you today in a situation that does not promise much for you in the way of personal reward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to enlist someone else to do things you've recently left undone. After it's cleaned up, don't make the same mess again!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may prove to be unusually maneuverable throughout the day. Take care, as someone may misinterpret this as an attempt to deceive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may look to you for moral guidance today; if you give it, you'll want to be sure that it's based on something more than a whim.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your good ideas enable others to develop their own good ideas today. As one thing leads to another, you will want to remain in the top spot.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you know now is a good jumping off point, but you must be ready to learn much more as you pursue a major personal goal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Those who need you are likely to make several demands on you today -- but you are not in a position to help everyone. Choose wisely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The more you try to deny what is plain to everyone else, the more likely you will be to lose credibility. It's best to tell the truth today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Just because you say it doesn't make it so; you must be willing to deal with the truth and nothing but the truth today. It's a duty!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can turn on a dime today, but is it the best thing to do? Before changing course, you'll want to consider the potential cost.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're tempted to give up on one thing and move on to the next before you have gotten the info you need to make a success of the current effort.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Study the way others have done things in the past, especially in situations similar to your own right now. You'll discover what's best for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are eager to make a new friend, but what is even more important is that you are able to work together toward a common goal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There is only so much you can get away with today before you must acknowledge those who have helped you along the way. Don't be resistant!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be willing to put another's needs before your own. What you have to offer wins you praise from some -- but causes concern for others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There seems to be nothing to stop you today, and yet you may be reluctant to take that first step in a new direction. Get new information.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must not take any shortcuts today, no matter how attractive they may seem as you assess your options. Play according to the rules.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A message you receive may confuse you today, but a friend steps in just in time and interprets it more clearly. You can take it from there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- When you are faced with a certain obstacle today you may have no recourse but to break one of your rules. Most people will understand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Keep the lines of communication open today -- and don't make the all-too-common mistake of thinking that words are your only option!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you give to others may come back around to you before the day is out. This is someone's way of making up for lost time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be tired of the routine, but you are certainly not tired of the rewards it offers. Now is no time to quit; stay the course!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will benefit in a few surprising ways today by someone else's inability to see what is directly ahead. Others flock to you for guidance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That one thing that sets you apart from others is likely to be on full display today. You can use it in a new and surprising way.