ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A debate begins today over an issue you've tried to keep under wraps recently. You may choose to keep your thoughts to yourself for now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You prefer something old-fashioned right now, but if you don't have any other choice, the new and untried will have to do. Get involved!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be performing up to par right now, but others are willing to slow things down so that you can do what you must to catch up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll get the support you need if you ask for it, but you may be tempted to go it alone for a while today. Keep your ear to the ground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to address certain difficulties without hiding behind anything today. Get everything out in the open and invite honest discussion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend or loved one is likely to force an issue today, and you'll have no choice but to engage. You can activate a valid point of view.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- External forces are felt all day long, and you may wish for a quiet period in which you are allowed to recuperate. That time will soon come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be juggling two or more ideas, all of which seem valid depending on the prevailing circumstances. You can explore only one fully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have a little more room to maneuver than usual today. What someone else brings to the table is worth some frank discussion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll find yourself engaged in a competition that threatens to heat up more quickly than expected. You must prepare for surprises.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may discover that others are thinking very much along the same lines as you -- but that may not last long. Strike while the iron is hot!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't have to tell everyone what you're up to today. Go about your business as quietly as possible, and save an announcement for later.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have more options available to you today than you had supposed, but you won't be able to put all of them in motion. You must choose!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You aren't in the mood to attract attention today, but what you do is sure to cause something of a stir. Can you ignore this and move on?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The answers to your questions may be unclear today -- and perhaps for the next few days. Be patient, and all will be revealed, surely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can exert a positive influence on someone who has been down in the dumps lately. Take care that you don't take on the mantle of a bad mood.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Why not start on a note of high drama and expectation? You can do something that attracts quite a crowd -- literally or figuratively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may encounter certain difficulties that require you to take a refresher course about something you thought you knew quite well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Lessons are learned in the right order today, and you'll be able to make up your mind about something as a result. Don't overcomplicate matters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone close to you is able to keep things in his or her head much more efficiently than you. This is someone you can lean on!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Before heading off on a new adventure, you'll want to be sure that you've tied up loose ends and that you're leaving no messes to clean up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can keep others in a fine mood, even as they delve into things that might not warrant smiles or laughter. Maintain a positive outlook!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The little things make a big difference when you add them up -- so you'll want to be sure to tackle everything that arises, even the minute.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone you know may offer only criticism today, and that's not how to maintain enthusiasm about a project. Steer clear if you can.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If it seems as though you are flirting with danger today, it is likely true. Listen to the warnings others give you, and keep your eyes open.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be put in a position of authority that doesn't really seem to suit your temperament -- but make an adjustment and all will be well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can receive valuable assistance today, but only if you ask for it. And you must know just how to use it as well. Don't just wing it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's likely that you will be put in a position that requires you to think along new and unfamiliar lines today. Use your imagination.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone may offer something you consider of very little value -- but take a second look! Something is hidden from view that may mean quite a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eagerly waiting to see if the results of a recent effort match your expectations. Use what time you have to start a new task.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be acting and speaking in a manner these days that is most unconventional -- but today you have a very good reason to tone it down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on acting rather than reacting today. You want to be at the forefront of what is going on. Promote your ideas!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can avoid an uncomfortable situation today by facing the facts head-on. Only by trying to deceive will you make things worse.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you say or do without thinking is likely to have major repercussions today -- and in the days to come. Think things through!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can negotiate a carefully balanced compromise today. Not everyone will be wholly satisfied, but progress will not be stalled.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can work with others to maximize everyone's potential today. When at the helm of a major project, you may be able to do the impossible.