ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel buffeted by circumstances that are not quite to your liking today. You could be tempted to withdraw from a certain contest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even a little self-indulgence can get you into hot water today. Avoid anything that, in the past, you've had trouble controlling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to bend -- or even break -- the rules today in order to get where you need to be on time. Don't be tempted to do this more than once!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll learn much from someone who plays the role of "oracle" today. Before nightfall you should be able to assume more control.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are perfectly happy to work with things as they develop, but you want to have some say in how you make use of certain key resources.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An unexpected encounter raises the stakes considerably today. You have what it takes to deliver the goods, but not until after dark.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can afford to exert yourself a little more than usual today, especially when it comes to an activity that usually doesn't inspire you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There is much that you have to learn about someone with whom you will be working in the coming days. Begin with the simplest elements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the chance to catch up with someone who is far ahead of you and the rest of the pack -- but scheduling is a key factor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've not promised anything one way or the other, so you'll still have the flexibility you need to lay things out to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The day begins on a promising note. Don't set yourself back by trying to do too much too quickly or all at once. Pace yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A personal issue demands time, and yet you still owe someone close to you some attention. You can come up with a satisfactory solution.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The goals you are pursuing today are not yours alone -- but you'll want to do as much as you can on your own, without anyone's help.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to see what someone brings to the table today. Discussion will be necessary before your group chooses which path to take.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you say and do today are likely to seem very different from the norm to those who know you only professionally. You reveal much.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more you react to the things you cannot control, the more others are going to try to exploit your vulnerabilities. Keep calm and collected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to know whether something is going to affect you as expected -- but you'll have to wait until you encounter it directly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A little guesswork leads to some profitable experimentation. You don't have to be certain of anything to enjoy progress in everything.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your previous experience holds you in very good stead today. Don't try to pass yourself off as something you're not, however.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you are looking for today you are likely to find -- but not where you expect to find it. Follow a clue presented by an unlikely ally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may enjoy a surprise encounter with someone you may have tried to avoid only yesterday. Peripheral events affect you deeply.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive assistance from someone who seems to know better than you what you are going through. Can you trust this new friend?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can jump into a tricky situation and save another from an unpleasant comeuppance -- and he or she will soon return the favor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The work you have to do today may not satisfy you on any but the most surface level -- and yet you will discover it is wholly worth doing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can get a lot done today while waiting for someone else to fulfill his or her promise to you. Timing is not altogether critical.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to look closely at your key relationships today. What is it that they provide you, and what do you bring to the table?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must resign yourself to working with certain restrictions at this time. You may find yourself in conflict with someone "in charge."

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are eager for things to change in such a way that you are afforded more freedom to do as you will. A key promise is made and kept today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can take care of many today, but are they willing and able to take care of you in return? You must make your needs clear to all around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You should be able to work much faster, and accomplish much more overall, than expected. Others covet your boundless reserves of energy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to be seen as indecisive today, but you mustn't make the wrong decision either. You'll feel pressure from both sides.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can afford to go out on a limb today. The more original your thinking, the more you'll positively impact those who interact with you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may benefit from one or two timely reminders given to you by an ally, but overall the success of the day will be yours to celebrate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Whether you succeed or fail today, you alone are likely to be responsible for much that is at the heart of the affairs of those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to finish what you start today, but forward motion will keep you from becoming frustrated by unfavorable circumstances.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't say "yes" today when you really want to say "no." Even though this may not please those around you, it reflects a valuable honesty.