ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's best today for you to put your thoughts into words and write them down so that you won't forget them. They must be expressed -- and soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something you've planned for today is likely to go off without a hitch -- unless you have forgotten to tell a certain someone what you're up to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to be more daring than usual today. A rival is gaining on you, but you have something up your sleeve that can prove effective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You needn't be put to any kind of test today; your skills speak for you best when you are doing what you are compelled to do naturally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't really want to do what you must do, but things will go more smoothly than expected if you simply follow the rules today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You won't have to do much to get things started today, but you may have to work very hard to keep them under control once the ball is rolling.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a fellow Libra native have something in the works, but your plans will likely be for naught if you don't include a Cancer.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are of a mind to settle down at this time, but that may prove difficult since you have quite a few loose ends left to tie up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may fear that someone is looking over your shoulder in an attempt to learn what only you know. This is a self-deception.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is no secret about your desires at this time. What people don't know, however, is far more important -- and you'll never tell!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make your mark today, but not in the way you had planned. Others are not likely to forget the accidental success you score.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone else's erratic behavior begins to affect you today. Don't let anyone tell you that you are not in control, however; you are!

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.