ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be putting yourself in a vulnerable position by taking what someone else tells you at face value. Do a little digging!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are quite flexible today, and as a result you can avoid the kinds of situations that result when you dig in your heels.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can recognize the many advantages you have today, but you may still be focused on situations that seem to put you at a slight disadvantage.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to do a little investigating on your own in order to get to the bottom of something today that's been troubling you for some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone in charge isn't likely to be in the mood for games today; you must keep things moving in the most direct, unsurprising manner possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your first efforts today may not win the results you're hoping for; only after a second try will you be satisfying expectations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are waiting for you to make a decision today, and you can be sure they will be happy with whatever choice you make -- for now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll see things more clearly than others today, especially when it comes to opportunities and the disguised hazards they may present.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you've taken upon yourself may be quite daunting, but if you pace yourself, you can surely come through -- and satisfy the "boss."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to be sure that others are on board with you before expecting anything from them. Not everyone is playing by the same rules.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to second-guess someone in charge will serve you well today, and keep you out of situations that are not good for you right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may wake to find that someone has gotten the jump on a situation you were afraid would get the better of you both. You can lend assistance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What happens early in the day will have a tremendous effect on what goes on later -- but in the middle, you'll have to improvise a bit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is ready to admit that a recent error was not your doing, but it's not likely to matter since you've hit on a way to correct the problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can get someone's attention today by doing something very much out of the ordinary -- or perhaps it's the timing that does the trick.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been working on a plan that may, if everything falls out just right, be put into motion before the day is out. Don't force it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Surprises abound today, but only one is likely to get close to home. You can deal with it in your usual energetic way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have been assigned a task that seems to go against the grain. Nevertheless, there are those who are depending on you to get it done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can afford to give yourself something of a treat today -- and, if you handle it just right, you can include a special friend as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which you most desire is nearer to you today than it has been at any time in the past -- but that doesn't mean it's within reach just yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any adjustments you make today are sure to remain for quite some time, despite another's efforts to undo what you have done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A smile and a wave can work wonders today; keep things light, and let your penchant for good humor save the day whenever possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something feels not quite right today, but you're in a position that doesn't allow you to address the problem -- yet.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What little you know about a certain difficult situation is likely to get you into trouble if you aren't careful; keep it under wraps for now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be struggling to understand what is expected of you at this time. Perhaps the answer lies in trying to satisfy only yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An assignment proves too much for you today -- but a friend steps in and gives you the support and counsel you need. You can get it done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will have to trust the one person who is watching out for you today -- and if you don't, you will certainly have a hard time of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are running up against all manner of obstacles at this time, but today you should be able to get past one that poses the most serious threat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A difference of opinion becomes clear when you discuss certain things with a friend. You must realize that this is in no way important!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your perspective allows you to see things a little more clearly than usual today -- and you will be in a position to help others as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to take one or two extra steps today to get to where you had thought you would already be. Things have been getting in the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to spend more time on a certain issue today -- and more, certainly, than most others. Solo exploration can yield much information.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you do on your own today reaps certain unexpected benefits, but you may wonder whether you're better off. You miss group efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can prove that you know what you're talking about without raising your voice or inundating others with facts. Take the simple approach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What goes on behind the scenes today gives you insight into something you'll soon have to do, and perhaps changes your mind about it, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The most minor adjustments today yield the greatest results. They can prove long-standing, too, if you know how to "bank" them well.