ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- See what you can learn from what others have done before you. Traditional methods may be best for you right now. Are you a third wheel?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Somebody somewhere is working on a big surprise, and you want to be part of it. You don't want to be the one who is being surprised.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to fulfill certain requirements today before you are able to move freely about and do the things you really want to do.

CANCER (June 20-July 22) -- You must balance necessity with desire today; what you must do and what you want to do can come together in a way that gives you much enjoyment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Anticipation allows you to stay a step ahead of the game today, but it can also prove challenging, as you are compelled to face certain fears.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are pursuing something that is quite important to you. Someone may get in the way temporarily, forcing you to maneuver very carefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Pay attention to all the signs and markers you come upon today, as they will give you subtle hints about what is coming next for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find something quite enjoyable today that you had feared would put you in a very bad mood. Why were you expecting only negatives?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your opinions are worth more at a certain time today; you will want to wait until the time is just right to share them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you have in hand can prove quite valuable to you. Don't let it go, and don't make the mistake of thinking it must be augmented.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A task that you expected to struggle with today proves to be something of a breeze -- but only if you have done all you can to prepare for it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be thinking that you can ignore something until you are ready to face it directly, but that's not the case. Tend to it now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to encounter someone who is not able to do what he or she promises, so be on your guard. This charlatan is not to be indulged.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been endowed with much that you can make good use of today, but someone may still stand between you and your heart's desire.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must follow certain steps today if you're going to have what you want and need by day's end. Now is not the time for improvisation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- While Gemini natives are bound to do what must be done -- and in certain ways -- you may well feel free today to do things any way you see fit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't let yourself be distracted today, even though there are those who are engaged in activities that you dearly love. Concentrate!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're waiting for the end -- or the beginning -- and today you'll see just what waits for you around the corner. Messages received are mixed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to receive glowing reviews for a performance you've long wanted to give, but someone may yet prove highly critical of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are ready to promote your own agenda in new ways. Someone close to you inspires you to try something you'd never before have tried.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There's no time like the present, especially when it comes to taking care of business that you don't think you'll really enjoy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must remain steady, solid and down to earth today, even while those around you are heaping praise upon you. You know the real you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you don't let someone get the better of you by playing to a certain weakness. You must remain strong in all you do and say.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are feeling closer to someone today who, in the past, has kept him- or herself at a safe distance for a very good reason. Talk openly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There seems to be something rather magical about your approach and the results you get today. Someone is eager to meet you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Watching someone you love do something you admire gives you great pleasure today. Get up close and personal; you can learn how to do it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must take care that you don't collide with someone who is working against you at this time. Keep your eyes open, and be ready to maneuver.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to hang back in the shadows and observe someone doing something you've long wanted to do. Your turn will come very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may stumble upon a bargain today, but can you really take advantage of it? You may have to decline for now and hope for a second chance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are eager to demonstrate your prowess at home, but something at work keeps you distracted and unable to do so -- for now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do much in support of those who are in a less advantageous position than you are. What happens late in the day may change things.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be ready for anything today, and someone you know well is doing things in such a way that you cannot anticipate what's coming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know how to express yourself quite well, and today provides you with a golden opportunity. What you say may be long remembered.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a way of doing things that will attract attention when you least expect it -- but now that you know, you can prepare yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are likely to receive information through channels that cannot be fully trusted. Put what you hear to the test to determine the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you discover today is likely to prove your assertion that facts and the truth, while closely related, are certainly not the same thing.