ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What happens as a matter of course today may not affect you in the way you have come to expect -- which means you're going through a change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A calm, casual approach can work wonders today. You must resist anyone's efforts to get you caught up into something marked by conflict.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Those who are closest to you today may not influence you as strongly as one who is far from your location. Don't interpret all signs literally.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The advice you've received recently can be put to good use today, but not necessarily in the way it was intended. You can be creative, surely!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager to hear from someone who has been keeping things going for you in your absence. He or she may know something you need to learn.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is testing you in a way that will very soon begin to go against the grain. Even then, you must do all you can to remain calm.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be facing a challenge for which there has been little or no time for preparation. You'll have to wing it and hope for the best.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to know what's going on behind the scenes today, but you may not be privy to that kind of knowledge just yet. Wait your turn.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to identify all the players facing you, but you know you have to bring your "A" game, certainly! You have what it takes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be in line for recognition of some sort, and today you can begin to put yourself in the best possible array. Be ready!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may wonder what someone means by a strange, indirect warning given at a time of seeming calm. This is something you must work out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The best decision is the one that comes to you the quickest today -- though others are worth studying for their hidden value.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Collaboration with someone who is full of ideas can go very well today -- until you realize you're being counted on for a bit too much.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to explain yourself after sharing what you think you know with others. The facts are the facts, no matter how you interpret them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Lean on others today for support if you must, but don't do anything that isn't true to your inner self. You're nearing a pivotal crossroads.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The news you get from family members may have you wondering if you should drop what you are doing and get back home. Is that realistic?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do only so much today, despite what you have promised. Certain situations may arise that allow you to adjust your commitment just a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are as enthusiastic as anyone about what you think is coming your way, but an unexpected twist has you rethinking your true purpose.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have a chance to show off in a new and different way, perhaps, and the prospect has you thinking that a turnaround will soon be possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel as though you have let someone down, but in truth you've done all you can do. It's yourself who needs some counsel, perhaps.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to split your time today between something going on at home and something just as important happening far away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Scheduling questions will almost surely arise today, but you can take advantage of someone else's "time off" if you require assistance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which is obvious isn't worth your attention today. It's the more mysterious and opaque that you will want to explore fully if you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager for more support, and you may certainly have it -- but you're going to have to work on your overall attitude a bit first.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to have to cut through a good deal of ambiguity today before you arrive at what you think a certain message really means.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Any overreaction on your part can make things difficult for those who are trying to go it alone. Be supportive or get out of the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are discovering much about yourself at this time that you can put to good use -- but today, you may be stumped by someone's revelation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in for more than you bargained for, perhaps, so be ready to put in a little extra effort -- especially as midday gives way to afternoon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be very close to making a mistake that is a permanent blot on your very good record. Stop and think about what is at stake right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are looking for an answer to a puzzle today that is, in fact, right in front of you -- but it is in a form that you do not expect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The more you try to cover your tracks today, the more others will be onto you at every corner. What you do must be done out in the open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be invited to join a project that is already underway. Don't think you've missed out on something; think about what lies ahead!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're sure to have to adjust your plans as you put them in motion today, but you mustn't lose sight of what you're really trying to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are capable of dealing with more than what those around you bring to you, but the search for solutions leads you down an unexpected path.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The plans you make today will look good on paper, but before you put them in motion, you're going to have to make significant changes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be in a position to approve of someone's ideas today, but his or her intentions are not something you can trifle with in any sense.