ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to see what someone is really up to beneath the surface. You'll be surprised to learn that your motives are very much in sync.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not likely to do those things well today that you are not interested in. Now is not the time to commit to something merely routine.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to get a good look at things from a different perspective today. Behind the scenes they are proceeding in a most unusual way!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are eager to find a place for yourself among those who are dedicated as you are to a certain long-term goal. By all means, avoid deception.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is not the time to doubt yourself -- or, for that matter, to second-guess the competition. Follow the rules, and trust your skills.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do the most to support a group effort by doing your own job as well as you can, without trying to tell others how to do theirs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may fear that your reputation is on the line, but you've likely won the support of someone whose opinion is highly valued.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The information you share with others today may be used against you by some, but you're certainly ready to defend yourself effectively.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want to win more control over your own affairs, but you may not be going about it in the right ways. Let a friend give you advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what you need and what you want -- and they are not at all the same things. The difference affects how you get each of them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know how to make the most of a situation that others would try to avoid if they could. Your way is certainly the best way -- for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Work done early today will never come back to haunt you; complete as much as you can before noon! Someone you know only slightly has a plan.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's essential today that you present yourself and your ideas in the best possible light. Be ready to go in case you're given the go-ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to get as much as possible done quickly, as you have one or two personal issues that will surely take up time late in the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend has been trying for some time to come up with a solution to a stubborn problem, but today you get to the heart of the matter right away.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your inner power will be on display at certain moments today, and you mustn't hold back. It's important for others to see you take command.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've had a tendency lately to take things far too personally, but today you must be objective if you're going to remain competitive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to receive a "hint" of sorts at just the right time. What happens after that takes you and your allies very much by surprise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're struggling to find the "right" thing to do in your situation. Let go of preconceptions and the answer will come before you know it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- While others may be trying to throw their weight around today, you can get better results by being kind, gentle, subtle and persuasive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A creative endeavor is at risk of going a little haywire today if you're not willing to draw the line and establish a code of behavior.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can impress someone with your overall understanding of a difficult situation -- but that doesn't guarantee your coming up with a solution.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your interpretation of an unexpected situation sends ripples among those who know you best. Communication is the key to getting this sorted out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- While some gravitate toward you today, others are likely to move away from you for reasons that you don't understand at first.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may be quite easy to put a temporary solution into motion today, but this will do you no good in the long run. Anticipation is a must.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to change your strategy today when you realize that a rival is coming at you with a formidable new weapon. Take cover for a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have had to take time off to deal with a family issue, but it's time to swing back into action. Others won't wait any longer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must respect people's boundaries today -- including your own. You don't want to do anything that pulls you out of your comfort zone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may realize quite suddenly that you've made a mistake that all have been aware of except you. Fix it now and it needn't become a problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have the advantage today, though you may not know it. Keep doing what works for you, and keep experimentation to a minimum for now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have much to offer today, but there is someone on the scene who is attracting more attention. The more anxious you get, the worse it is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Keeping the lines of communication open today is likely to depend entirely on you, but you may not be able to rely wholly on technology.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you ready to get your head in the game? There's no substitute for steady concentration at this time, and others are playing well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a chance to look back at one or two key moments to determine the best course to take today. Don't let anyone stand in your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your view of a certain conflict is different from those of people who are directly involved, and this allows you to see a solution where there was none.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must ask for what you want or need in a manner that is unmistakable. You cannot afford to be misunderstood -- or, worse, refused outright.