ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What others have to offer isn't likely to render your own contributions obsolete. You can and should play an important role all day long.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may be expecting you to commit to something that goes against all that you believe in. You'll have to have a difficult conversation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Distractions abound. Give a friend what you can in support of a new idea. Your involvement will be appreciated -- and handsomely rewarded.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Avoid what you do not know or anything that doesn't come naturally. Today you want to keep yourself in calm, navigable waters. Risks are high.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not quite sure what someone is getting at, but you suspect there is something going on that you simply cannot condone. State your case.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to find yourself in over your head today. Stay in the shallow water until you are sure that you can remain afloat.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive one or two messages today that, on the surface, appear to be for someone else. You'll discover their significance soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A friend or loved one can surely relate to your current circumstances, and vice versa. It's a good day to consider trading places.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may receive news that has you considering cutting short a vacation or business trip. Wait until all facts have been confirmed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- How you interpret what you see and hear today makes all the difference. Facts are only as influential as you make them; consider all options.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An overly defensive stance is likely to give too much away to your rivals today. You must keep as much as possible under wraps.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's not enough to be energetic, you must also focus that energy in a way that yields immediate results. Stick to your game plan today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are trying too hard to control those things that cannot be controlled. This skews things in the wrong way; adjust strategies and tactics!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The difference between the permanent and the fleeting is not something you pay a lot of attention to -- but today it's worth some careful study.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are ready to take the first step in a new direction today -- but a loved one is eager to see you reconsider your plans. Discuss honestly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in need of a little inspiration today, but you're not likely to get it from the usual sources. Open yourself to surprises; it will come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others are trying to steer you in a direction in which you would not normally go -- so why be tempted today? Be firm, decisive and consistent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You cannot afford to take things personally today, as you're almost sure to misinterpret a major issue if you do. Be objective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to get out of the rut you think you're in, but in order to do that, you must first address a personal issue directly and honestly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to say goodbye to one friend today before saying hello to another. An unavoidable period of shifting alliances begins now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're uncertain about what lies ahead, but the "here and now" is very clear to you. Don't neglect your own needs and desires.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may wish to know what lies around the next corner, and the one after that, but the only way to do that is to proceed with caution.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Not everyone is going to be fooled by what you are putting forward today. You may want to opt for more honest, straightforward tactics.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What comes your way today has already been experienced by many, so why not go to them and get as much information as you can? Use all resources.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're on the verge of something big, and once you make a final decision about certain variables, you'll be off and running.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You enjoy what you are doing and why, but you're not sure that you'll enjoy what happens as a result. This is a strange state of affairs!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) -- A warning comes, and a difficult situation passes -- so you'll be feeling confident and unsure at the same time perhaps. Get a second opinion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to collaborate will surely be appreciated by all those who come in contact with you today. Something very big is on the horizon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A current endeavor has you working very hard to avoid anything that might seem like a cliche. You want everything to be new and original.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have something exciting in store today for a friend or loved one. You may have to do some behind-the-scenes maneuvering to make it happen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be "on the prowl" for much of the day, though even those who know you best won't know what you're after. You're getting close!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to be working toward a certain goal for quite some time. Certain pieces fall into place today, and the big picture becomes clearer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're trying to get things "just right" today, but you must recognize when something is out of your control. Don't be overzealous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The quality of your work in comparison to another's will certainly be noticed and stand out -- and you've built up quite a head of steam.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to see the results of your recent efforts, but today may not be the day for that. You can concentrate on some other things.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are pulled toward you today though you are eager to go off on your own in some ways. Everyone must negotiate a compromise perhaps.