ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have an ace up your sleeve, but you may decide that now is not the time to reveal it. It may be far more useful to you another time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not realize just how close you are to a certain goal. One more day's focused effort should do the trick -- if you're willing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been waiting your turn long enough, as far as you are concerned. Someone else may have a more valid claim to the next opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A solo effort pays off big time today, while the work of a team falls short. This may be unsustainable, however, so be ready for a change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself jockeying for position today as the race is about to begin. You're not quite sure what is on the line, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can surely use a little quiet time today to get your thoughts in order and your feelings aligned and prioritized. A friend asks questions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You find inspiration in the most unusual things today. Others may wonder at your willingness to indulge in the strange and unconventional.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself on the defensive as the day begins, but very soon you should be able to minimize whatever threat you perceive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Despite your best efforts, someone or something under your care is showing signs of difficulty. A risky remedy may be in order.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must be willing to face the truth yourself before you insist that others do the same. You can lead the way out of a problem area.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be discovered that you are at fault for a certain unfortunate development, though this is likely nothing new to you. Make amends.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Things are likely to heat up quite unexpectedly today -- but you have it in your power to cool them down again with one or two secret tools.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll get measurable results today, but they may not be of a kind that will be immediately useful to you. You can certainly stock up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you've saved for a rainy day will surely come in handy today. You can make good use of something that others find rather inconvenient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- How you manage your money will be a determining factor today; even loose change will require some attention -- it all adds up, after all!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others may want to do something the old-fashioned way, but you're far more interested in breaking with tradition and experimenting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can get yourself out of a tricky situation very quickly today -- once you recognize that you're in it, of course! Keep eyes and ears open.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are prepared to take responsibility for that which comes as a complete surprise to those around you. This is how it was meant to be!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can avoid harm today if you are willing to go without something you've long valued. This kind of trade-off yields remarkable results.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't care about satisfying anyone's expectations but your own. How you communicate sends signals -- but are they the right ones?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be time, at long last, to put your money where your mouth is -- at least figuratively. Someone insists that you deliver the goods.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be honest with yourself today, and with others too. Any attempt to deceive will be met with a harsh reaction that may not be reversible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your stamina will serve you well today. While others are dropping by the wayside, you'll be going strong, confident of an ultimate victory.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can demonstrate to others what is really possible when one has control of a situation. Today, it's you who should be in charge.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not likely to get the same results today even though what you are doing and the way you are doing it are the same as yesterday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You feel as though you are "coming into your own." It's a good day to make plans -- and you mustn't be afraid of surprising those around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to keep an accurate record of what happens today, as you are likely going to be called upon to provide the official report.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Luck is a factor, but you can offset any negative situation with your keen instincts and certain abilities you've cultivated just in case.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be trying to overreach, overstep or overstate in some way today. It's best to take a moderate approach at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can show others how to do something without giving explicit instructions. Demonstration can be a valuable tool; make use of it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll enjoy the fruits of your labors very quickly today -- provided that you stay focused on what you've done and what you hope to gain.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Why not show off a little today? You have what it takes to impress those around you, and the opportunity to shine may prove unmistakable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Honesty is the best policy, but that doesn't mean it will come easily to you today. There may be some tricky issues to discuss.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A good friend is on your mind, and it's a good day to reach out and get in touch. You can make progress, but a rekindling may be impossible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may require help rearranging your schedule today in the wake of a development that you only partially anticipated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can connect with someone whose help will prove instrumental as you attempt something others have avoided doing altogether.