ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A moment of recognition proves most important to you today -- and to that certain someone who is in your sights. Something's going on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your manner of dealing with the things others don't want to deal with will likely be in the spotlight on at least two occasions today. Be ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is eager to follow in your footsteps, but you may have reason to warn him or her against following too closely -- at least for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your creativity is likely to be in the spotlight today. Do what you know how to do, and if asked to do something else, you can politely decline.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something real is likely to have quite an impact on you today, especially if you are the only one to realize just how important it may be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can get far with someone who is usually very hard to work with, but take care that you don't give away too many secrets too soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to hit upon an idea that can serve you quite well, albeit not quite in the way that you had anticipated. See where this goes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself in the spotlight today quite by accident, but you can focus the attention of your audience on something important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may want to alert someone to a coming danger without knowing quite how to do it. It's important to be as specific as possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Money issues are on your mind today. If you think a certain something isn't going to matter, you're mistaken. Take it all in and react.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to think twice when someone says he or she doesn't mind. You suspect something serious lies beneath the surface; dig it up!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not have the precision that some think is required today, but you certainly have the spark that others may not have.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're after quality, not quantity, and if you have to wait longer than expected to be satisfied, so be it. There's no need to settle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you think you're ready, you're ready, and if you think you're not, you have plenty of time to do what you must to complete your preparations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An accident needn't affect you for long today. Do what you can to make things right with anyone else affected, and move on quickly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be labeled a show-off today -- and why not? You can do many things, and you're in the mood to do them in front of an audience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may wonder how your presence is really helping when it comes to a family situation in which others are looking to you for solutions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can prove that no one is more suited for a certain task than you are. Once you get the go-ahead, you must swing into action quickly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can make things more serene and enjoyable for those around you today. Focus on what matters, and avoid any loud distractions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A student of sorts will benefit from what you say and do today. He or she understands where you are coming from.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may choose to do things the easy way today, but in the end you'll realize there's nothing easy about what you have to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take another by the hand and help him or her through any emotionally charged situations today. You'll certainly be glad you did.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not all that keen on doing something well, but rather on getting it behind you. Still, your pride won't allow you to do a poor job.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll likely have good reason to devote yourself to something new today. This commitment may be brief, but it will be total.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone you love brings something quite surprising out in you today. He or she may have more than either of you bargained for right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An unexpected turn of events can be seen as either positive or negative, depending on which way you want to go as a result.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do something through official channels, or do it your own way by taking a certain shortcut. Where do fewer dangers lie?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may do something that results in a setback of sorts, but that is likely to buy you time that you will find very useful right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must allow those who can to help you today. You may be feeling quite overwhelmed, but even a little moral support can work wonders.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Why are you waiting to do something you know how to do and that you can get done in no time at all? There's no time like the present.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be wondering why someone keeps proposing the same idea over and over. Perhaps you should consider it before you say no again.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy something that is a favorite of yours today. Let someone else share it with you, and you'll increase your pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are trying to wrap your head around a very difficult concept. Perhaps a friend holds the key; don't be afraid to ask for help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A shock to the system needn't have any lasting effects. When all is said and done, take time to relax and reflect on what happened.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find it difficult to do as you are told today -- but if you don't, you'll find it even more difficult to deal with the repercussions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are far more able to get things done today than a certain someone who likes to think of himself or herself as a rival. Show them how it's done.