ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Despite your general good humor, there are likely to be a few things today that prevent you from laughing. These must be addressed!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The sooner you get started today, the sooner you will register gains that others must acknowledge. It's all about your reputation right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- How you decipher certain cryptic messages will make all the difference today -- even though some of them don't have to do with you directly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to shirk your responsibility -- to another or to yourself. What you do may be remembered, but will it be for the right reasons?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been watching someone for a while -- and he or she has been watching you. The time has come for each to acknowledge the other's presence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone else's behavior is likely to raise many questions today. Are you ready to do what has to be done to find the answers? Be proactive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The only way to get the important things done today is to completely commit yourself to them. A partial job will be unsatisfying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Skipping from one thing to the next without stopping to consider how they are interconnected is no way to make progress today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself waiting for someone to satisfy his or her own whim before you can do the same. Is this really necessary?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you have is sorely needed by someone else; if you give it up out of generosity and genuine care, it will come back to you many times over.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been playing a dangerous game of late, and today a third party may get involved and warn you against going any further.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are likely to be responsible not only for someone else's progress, but for his or her overall well-being, too. This is serious!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone has been following you of late, but you aren't sure why. Instead of guessing, ask questions of those who are directly involved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can enjoy a celebration of sorts with friends and relatives -- provided you don't slink away because you aren't "in the mood." Lighten up!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to learn something important today even in the most unlikely of situations. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you've been able to count on in the past may no longer be reliable -- but that's not something you'll know right away. Tread cautiously.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to pay attention to certain people who are behaving in ways that you do not consider normal or even appropriate. Is there any danger?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may be time for you to lay down the law to someone who hasn't yet realized just where your boundaries truly are. Apologies aren't enough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The expected and the unexpected are likely to compete for your continued attention at this time, as both prove attractive to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be tempted to put one over on a friend so that you are in a more advantageous position, but doing so will actually work against you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to be given a chance no one else enjoys today. This may require you to make a split-second decision before you feel ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When quizzing others about their knowledge of certain events, you must be sure that you ask no "trick" questions that arouse suspicion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know precisely why you are doing certain things, but you are in no mood to explain yourself to those who doubt your motives are true.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Any assumptions made today can turn against you quite suddenly and put you in a vulnerable, dangerous position. Get the facts!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You fear being at a disadvantage today when faced with a certain challenge, but you'll acquit yourself well if you trust your instincts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There's always a way to get around certain obstacles, and all you have to do today is visualize the solution in order to make it all work out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You keep telling someone to give him- or herself a break, when in fact it's you who could use a little time off. Take your own advice!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have every reason to say yes to a friend or family member today, even though a rival will do his or her best to convince you otherwise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take stock of all that you have going for you today and you'll realize that you're in a very strong position. You can come through for a friend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do may not attract a great deal of attention today -- but you're likely to say something that turns many heads. This is a good thing!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may refuse someone's unusual request at first, but later on today you're likely to change your mind. A new bond is quickly forged.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been trying to keep a secret for quite a long time, but the fact is that almost everyone close to you knows already -- or thinks so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- As the Bard wrote long ago, "the readiness is all" -- and today, what happens to you will prove it. You'll have others following your lead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Beginnings and endings will prove all-important today -- but that doesn't mean you can neglect what goes on in the middle! Be thorough.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your choices may be limited at this time, but you can make the most of what you finally decide on simply by doing what comes naturally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't neglect those around you who need your assistance with little things. Routine affairs take on greater importance throughout the day.