ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to show a tendency toward behavior that is not all that cooperative, but perhaps you are in the mood to go it alone today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you decide to do today can serve as a "showcase" of sorts and allow you to put certain skills on display. The timing couldn't be better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A shock to the system needn't have lasting effects today. Get someone you know to step in and play the part someone else usually plays.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may want to communicate in code today, so that only those for whom your messages are intended can receive and decipher them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Showering another with praise may not be the best way to get him or her to continue doing what needs to be done. No emotional games are necessary.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself in a most uncomfortable position early in the day, but working with a friend or partner eases the situation considerably.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can certainly put your best foot forward today, no matter what situation presents itself. You're ready for almost anything at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may realize quite suddenly that you haven't heard from someone who is usually in the loop about key developments. You must reach out!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An early start doesn't mean that you get more done today if no one is up with you to assist. Make arrangements before timing is critical.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are seeking something that is hidden away. Some of what you do today can bring it out in the open -- but you must be ready.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to take charge of a situation that someone else has let slip. You cannot afford to make any serious errors today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your plans may have to change at the last minute after you realize that your preparations are not as complete as you had thought.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your outlook is good, and your vision of the future is clear and detailed. All you have to do right now is put things into motion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An option you had turned down only yesterday proves far more attractive today. This signifies a change in perspective, but what's the reason?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to put things in the plainest possible terms comes in handy all day long as you persuade others of the value of your position.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be willing to take things in a new direction today. Someone close to you is dubious, but he or she will understand your need to act.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your relationship with a family member, while always complicated, is likely to take an unusual turn today. A hidden influence is at play.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be flooded with information throughout the day, but only some of it is truly pertinent and can be applied to your situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may receive news from a friend or family member that requires you to reconsider your plans for the next few days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- As you face a certain inevitability, all options must be on the table today. A friend alerts you to a surprising turn of events.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- News you receive today may not sit well at first, but you will soon recognize an opportunity where at first there seemed to be none.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A long-distance collaboration works out better than expected. Think what you can do, very soon, face-to-face in the same room!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things aren't likely to be as quick or easy as you had hoped, but you can get by if you trust your instincts. Don't try to be too clever!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have more than one good reason for doing what you must do today -- but someone will surely object despite the strength of your position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A personal injury can be avoided today if you do what you are expected to do in a way that is accepted as proper. Don't be resistant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not have hit upon the perfect solution to a current problem, but that will come. Right now, you simply need to take firm action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you've been contemplating for some time can finally be put into action -- if you are willing to take a certain calculated risk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A little nostalgia does you a world of good today as you remember the good feelings you had in a situation similar to the one you're now in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to hang out and get in touch with some feelings that you've been neglecting of late. A couple of friends offer guidance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're trying to raise the bar at this time, and yet you may get resistance from someone who doesn't want to work that hard. Insist!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find that, although the road before you is clear, you're unable to progress as quickly as you had hoped. You are holding yourself back.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to lay the groundwork for something that, if it develops as planned, will be long admired. Be thorough!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself dealing with someone who is unwilling to recognize that he or she has anything in common with you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An ally steps up and proves his or her worth -- and you may find yourself in a position of greater authority when night falls.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You want to be completely natural today, so you mustn't try to plan everything to the last detail. Let things develop organically when you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can do everything with a bit more panache than usual today. Someone who is already in your corner develops stronger feelings for you.