ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Mind your manners today and don't let an unfortunate incident keep you from enjoying what someone else provides for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A domestic situation mustn't be allowed to get out of control today. You must be ready to put your foot down if necessary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your attempts at overcoming an obstacle may lead you to a major discovery today, and as a result you'll find yourself ahead of the game.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to wait for someone else to be ready today, but you can use the time well. A creative option presents itself during the evening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have to tread lightly today when you encounter people who are unwilling to grant you the right of way. Don't endanger those in your care.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's showtime, and you must be ready to shine a light on the main event, whether or not it involves you directly. Your generosity will impress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Things are not likely to develop as expected today, but if you resist the temptation to reorganize you can benefit in ways that surprise you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to have two plans ready to put into motion today. How a surprise development affects you will determine which is best.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You needn't be in a hurry to prove your point today. Things may fall out in such a way that the truth will be revealed in its own time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to send out feelers today to see if there's anyone who can help you with something you know will be too much for you tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't let someone else's lack of organization affect you in a way that slows you down. Do what you know is best when the time is right.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a rival may quibble over the meaning of one of the rules -- but you know that there are actually two ways of interpreting it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll find it very easy to make yourself comfortable in the company of a friend you haven't seen in quite a while. It's like the old days!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A trip down memory lane makes you realize just how good things are right now -- but that's no reason to ruin someone else's fun. Why not play along?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must follow the rules, but you shouldn't find them too restrictive at this time. What you start can be finished before the day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can have much more fun today than you had originally planned, courtesy of a friend who is willing to make a temporary break with tradition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep your eyes and ears open today, and you'll be able to help someone who really needs your particular brand of expertise -- and daring.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll become immersed in two or three situations today that can build your confidence and put you in a very favorable position.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are likely to be impressed with the way you handle a surprise situation. The truth is that it's not a complete surprise to you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You aren't likely to encounter the typical today, so you must be ready to face that which others may consider too much to handle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Bad news on one front is countered by good news on another. How you react to the first, however, affects how the other pans out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you sure you want to keep score today? You might be better off just playing a friendly game; your opponent has something up his sleeve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A good friend is likely to be surprised by the fact that you are still exactly who you have always been. Some things never change!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A difference of taste comes between you and someone who wants things his or her way. A compromise may be difficult to strike today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your memories are bittersweet today, as you recall an episode from your distant past that was truly a high-water mark for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things may threaten to get out of control today, but if you spot the warning signs and act fast you can surely avoid any serious trouble.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to give someone else a bit of his or her own medicine. Don't be too serious; remember there is some fun involved!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you are waiting for can fall into your lap before you know it today. Once that happens, progress can be made smoothly and swiftly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The way you pass the time today speaks to the issues at play, but you must take care that you don't react in any way that "tips your hand."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A little shock goes a long way today, and you'll learn just what you must and mustn't do in any similar situation in the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's important to do things in the right order today, and with the right overall tone. If you're too serious, others won't take you seriously!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- While waiting for someone to play his or her part, you can put in a little more practice to ensure that your performance is top-notch.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can use your powers of persuasion for good or ill today; one is easy and one is not -- but you know where to apply your best efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time for you to commit, one way or another, and join a certain fight that has been waged by those close to you for some time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That last piece of the puzzle drops squarely into place today, and you'll be relieved to know that you've passed this "test" at last.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The support you are after can be won today, but at a cost. You must remember, when the time comes, who put you where you were at this time.