ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something goes against your nature today and has you crying "foul!" Others wait intently to see how you will free yourself of this mess.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's important to keep yourself well-tuned for what is fast approaching. Get the rest you need, eat right and exercise your mind!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you know may be highly specialized, but that doesn't mean someone else can't understand you and help you reach your goals today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Those who are planning something behind your back do not realize that you have your ear to the ground and know what's going on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can accomplish a great deal today and still have fun -- but take care that you don't let safety fall by the wayside.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Self-sufficiency is a key issue today and for the days to come. What happens this morning lets you know what is really possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can telegraph to others what you are about to do, so that their reactions can come as quickly as possible. This is teamwork at its best!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone may accuse you of breaking the rules today, but you know that you are simply interpreting them in a way that is unusual -- and legal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- As you read up on recent events, you may want to assess your impact in a way that allows you to increase it or decrease it at will.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- They say that knowledge is power, but today you may find that knowing a thing or two can actually put you at a temporary disadvantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Getting together with an old friend can surely accomplish more than you think. Together, you can make a project pay off handsomely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to get greater results today than you did yesterday, but not as many as you may get tomorrow. You're on an upswing!

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.