ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to find that you are only weakening your position today by trying to explain yourself. Let what you do stand on its own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not understand how your thoughts and feelings work together today, but you must assume that they do. There's a mystery to solve.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You likely have little or no time to spend looking for an "easy" way out of a certain situation. The hard way may be the only way -- period.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not likely to forget what happens today for a very long time -- and it's the little things that have the most profound impact on you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't stop until you cross the finish line today. There are those who would slow your progress if they could, but they are not a factor -- yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to look carefully at all that is going on beneath the surface today. You'll know what you must do by day's end.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Information comes to you in fits and starts today. You'll have the chance to give someone else his or her due -- and take credit for it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've decided there's no difference between you and someone you admire -- so there's no reason you can't equal his or her creative output.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're giving someone else a little more of a head start today than anyone else. Is this fair? Perhaps that question is not one to ask.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll understand what's going on around you only after you study trends that have led you to where you are. Then it all makes sense!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The usual and familiar may make you quite uncomfortable today for some reason, whereas you feel right at home with the new and untried.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Go fishing today and you'll reel in the information you need. Don't wait until you receive warnings that it will soon be "too late."

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."