ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be in a situation that requires you to stick your neck out today if you're going to solve a nasty problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to take aim at something that you've been studying for some time. Pull the trigger! Others appreciate you getting things going.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself in an uncomfortable position today, but an honest appraisal tells you that this is more your fault than anyone else's.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to complain; rather, you'll want to harness your energy and gather your forces to do something about what's bothering you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're not feeling quite up to par, you should check certain health markers -- and ask if you've really been taking care of yourself. Be honest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have thought of the "perfect" comebacks to someone's comments, but they're not likely to be said. You can fight back in other ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be accused of not listening after speaking your mind, but the fact is that you are saying precisely what others should be saying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Look beneath the surface today to discover what's wrong. You've been trying to make quick fixes, but this requires more of an effort.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You benefit from one or two important realizations today -- but can you put what you learn to good use right away? Use your imagination.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't take things personally today, or you're likely to react inappropriately to remarks made off the cuff. Give your critics a break.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take a look back at your past and you'll know just what to tell someone else in order to help them out of a difficult situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be concerned about your own reputation today, but thoughts of self-preservation can keep you from doing the right thing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be direct and up-front about what you want or need today -- that's the only way you're going to get it. You mustn't beat around the bush!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll do things in your usual way today, attracting attention because you cannot avoid "showing off" in some way. You have style, surely!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may wish you were somewhere else today, but the fact is that you are where you are and you must deal with certain issues head-on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to count your money and make sure all of your available resources are at your disposal today. Some hard work lies ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have cause to remember an exciting adventure from your past -- but you mustn't make the mistake of thinking that you can relive it now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect a surprise to knock you off your plate today -- but then, if you expect it, you can probably minimize its overall effect!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not agree with the way a friend or partner is addressing a certain situation, but you can't come up with anything better. Lend a hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in the mood to share something with a special someone. Toward midday a chance encounter gives you the "perfect" idea.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're entering a period in which you will be certain about much, but some of what you encounter will still throw you off balance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're happy with the status quo overall, but there's one thing you want to address before you give it your stamp of approval.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take a close look at what someone else is doing, and you'll realize that you are on the right track yourself -- despite any recent doubts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may hear from someone who has a few secrets to tell -- but perhaps you don't want to be part of something that is going on "under the table."

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a certain picture in your mind of what you'll see when you get where you're going. Where is that? Do you even know?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A discussion of what is right and wrong is likely to lead you down the rabbit hole today. You'll have to make sense of the senseless!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An unexpected development puts you at odds with someone on your own team. In the end, a simple discussion can put to rest any conflict.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Even your most unusual ideas can be of use today. What begins as an unpopular notion is likely to take others by storm by day's end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Showing others what you're up to today can serve a rather selfish purpose, but it may blunt the overall impact of your efforts. Think twice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Reaching out to another may be misinterpreted or misunderstood if the timing isn't just right. Don't be too much in a hurry!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Time is on your side today, but that doesn't mean it's a commodity that you can fritter away, certainly. Be efficient in all your dealings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to find a substitute today when someone playing a key role in a personal drama proves unavailable. This marks a shift.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- External forces, including the weather perhaps, are likely to influence you more than usual today. Travel may have to be restricted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Share the wealth today and others will gladly give you what they can when you ask for it. It's a certain kind of assistance you'll need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes today will give you an unusual look at a situation you thought you understood. That's all changed!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your admiration for another's accomplishments is undiminished at this time, despite the fact that your relationship is strained.