ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You reveal something that takes everyone by surprise. Evening brings an opportunity to do something in a new way -- with a friend, perhaps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in no mood for criticism today, so you may want to steer clear of those who do things in dramatically different ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can keep your mood swings from getting the better of you today, but it will take some good, old-fashioned self-control. Don't be erratic!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- News from someone far from home puts you in a pensive mood. You're considering making a change that others may not support.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You enjoy a limited success early in the day, which inspires you to up the ante and reach for something higher and even more memorable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will want to pay attention to how other people do the things you are trying to do. What do they know that you don't? Ask questions!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can surprise someone in charge by seizing the initiative and doing something that was thought to be impossible. This is only the beginning!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should enjoy more freedom than usual today, but take care that you don't try doing things that everyone agrees should not be done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An interruption gives you a moment to think about what you're doing today -- and why. This is a chance to make an important change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Focus on the big picture today, and let the details work themselves out for now. You're after greater comprehension of a key situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A competition heats up between you and a friend; are you both able to keep things light and fun, or will things get too serious too soon?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A decision you make today is related to one made a few days ago -- but at that time you weren't certain as to what the upshot would be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have the opportunity to tend to a certain personal issue, but not the inclination. What is it you're afraid of? This must be handled!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're fighting a battle that only you can fight, but others know it and are willing to give you the support you require when the time comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are seeing things in a way that allows you to come up with unexpected solutions to problems everyone is facing. What makes you so special?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to take part in something that you have been looking forward to for some time, but another option lifts your spirits.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept. 22) -- You can bet that others will turn to you for answers -- provided the right questions are being asked. You can make sure that happens!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be doing what others expect you to do, but what you are doing is likely to be of far greater value in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Try not to alter your plans as you put them into motion today; it's important that everyone see that you are firm and confident.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone has you off balance, but you can recover your equilibrium and give him or her a little of the same before the day is out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You realize that someone is giving you a dose of your own medicine, but is that really worth a major conflict? You can let it slide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Restrictions are few today, but you will want to keep your own desires in check at this time, lest you endanger yourself by overindulging.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not understand why you cannot make things "fit" the way you think they are supposed to, but perhaps you're missing an essential step.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Goings on around you today are likely to cost you some money unless you are able to act fast and undo what someone close to you has done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Avoid any and all preconceptions today and take things as they come. You may find that something that was certain is no longer so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good time for you to hitch your wagon to someone else's and see where you both can go. You bring something of value to the relationship.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Environmental issues play their part today, but you must be able to push through and avoid a slowdown even when the going gets tough.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something you've taken for granted in the past isn't likely to be of any value to you right now; someone has changed the rules dramatically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must be prepared to face certain circumstances that are not to your best advantage. You can still make measurable progress, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must watch for the kinds of dangers that are temporary or even fleeting. Don't assume that what you see is all there is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're waiting to hear from someone whose advice you value. He or she may not understand your situation fully, so you must explain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to go through two, three or even four versions of an evolving plan before you hit the one that you know is going to work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- While you're waiting for a "payout" of sorts, you'll want to see just what doors have opened for you as you've worked on this project.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be surprised to learn that you have completed much more of a certain assignment than you had thought. The end is in sight!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Anticipation is not the same as satisfaction, as you are sure to learn today -- though the one can and probably will lead to the other.