ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A misunderstanding is cleared up today -- but you may be left holding the bag if you are not careful. You cannot afford to be misled.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have the choice today to run your own affairs or let someone else step in and exert control. There's a good reason for either option.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will have to size things up very quickly today. It will become clear to others just whom they are dealing with as you step forward confidently.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The calmer you can remain today while facing a coming challenge, the better you will perform when the time comes to swing into action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A little mistrust may intrude on your affairs today. While you are tending to a central issue, those around you can solve peripheral problems.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Big things often start very small, and that should certainly hold true today. You must be ready for the pace to quicken suddenly -- and very soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The unconventional calls to you today. You may find yourself yearning for a time when things were "simpler" -- but is that perception accurate?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your passions are likely to run near the surface today. Such currents must be navigated with care, whether you are alone or with others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Sensitivity is not a weakness today -- unless you fail to protect yourself and you let your emotions become a vulnerability.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It'll be essential to direct others with care today. Your natural wisdom will be on display as you arrange things with your usual flair.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Novelty intrigues you today, and may actually compel you to explore something of which, in the past, you were actually afraid. Be bold.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Much seems to be changing all around you today, but there are certain constants you can rely on as you move forward. Use reasonable caution.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may need a tutorial of sorts to understand all that is required of you today. What you do after dark surprises many -- including yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You risk failure if you are unwilling to share what you are attempting with those who can assist you in unique ways. Don't be secretive today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're ready to play a game with higher stakes -- but take care that you don't pull someone along with you who doesn't want to play!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The benefits of all you are doing will be clear very soon, but today you'll simply be acting on faith. Others very much want you to succeed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be rewarded today in ways that surprise you -- though you are expecting some kind of recognition at least, for something uniquely your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day for finalizing plans and getting others to jump on board. You can't do it all alone, and it certainly needs to be done!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be tempted to try something a bit out of the ordinary today where your own personal business is concerned. Memory serves you well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Those who are willing to go the distance with you today will benefit from all you bring to what you do. New attachments may prove permanent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You may feel as though others are more equipped than you are to face today's challenges, but you'll surprise yourself -- and everyone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're ready to put things in order so that progress can be made more swiftly in the days to come -- but a challenge must be addressed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Much will revolve around the kinds of business you get up to today. Others will seek a way around certain obstacles -- but not you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which comes naturally will be less attractive to you today than that which requires some study and training. You want a challenge!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know better what someone else wants -- or so you think. When push comes to shove, however, you must bend to his or her wishes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are better equipped to do what you must do today than you have been at any time in the recent past. The time is now -- don't miss the chance!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You believe in something that others may doubt, but you're not likely to give that much thought. If it works for you, that's what counts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to ask for what you want today; you cannot expect to receive anything on a silver platter or out of the blue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to put something aside in order to focus on a key issue that only arises today. You can gather forces to address it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you consider only a joke is likely to be taken quite seriously by some today -- and you'll have some explaining to do as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do much to help another through a tough time today -- especially when the time comes to slow down and do things more deliberately.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The steps you take to accomplish something today take you down an unfamiliar road -- and you'll discover something surprising about yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be spoiling for a fight today -- so you must take care when you encounter someone who is better outfitted than you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are preparing for a journey of sorts, but before you head out, you'll want to get the advice of someone who's taken your route before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have something to prove before the day is out. A friend steps up, but you may suspect that he or she has ulterior motives.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble doing a certain something the way you have always done it -- but you're likely to discover a new way that works even better!