ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is investigating developments that have involved you at least peripherally. What you have to offer explains more than these events.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Circumstance conspire against you for a time today, but you know how to make the best of such situations. The day ends with you on top.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend has unearthed something that makes you vaguely uncomfortable at first -- but you can figure out a way to profit from this.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can instruct someone in the etiquette suitable to a certain unusual situation -- and you must take care that you observe protocol as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may take you longer than expected to adopt methods that will enable you to progress much more quickly. The day is rife with complications.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been telling others what to do for so long that you may not know how to react when, today, they perform well entirely on their own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to put anyone in an uncomfortable position, so you may have to deal with an unpleasant surprise entirely on your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to be more strict than usual today with those who are in your care. Keep your eyes and ears open for clandestine behaviors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're beginning to become concerned about something that has started to affect your daily productivity. It's time for an expert opinion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your best course of action today may be to admit a recent wrong so you can begin to clean up any messes as quickly as possible today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're hesitant to share some news with a friend or loved one for fear that he or she will take it the wrong way. That's not likely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble managing your own affairs today, so it's certainly best to steer clear of someone else's that are more complicated.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Environmental factors will take a toll today, but you can face them with strength and confidence and come through virtually unscathed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is no time to make excuses for something that went wrong on your watch. Your time is better spent ensuring that it won't happen again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not about to compromise where your rights are concerned; you must find a way to stand up for yourself without causing a fight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have to pick and choose between options that are presented one after another all day long. Someone you know may be hiding something.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can maximize both effectiveness and efficiency today through the simple act of repetition. You don't want to quit prematurely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The problems you are facing today are likely to multiply if you're not able to identify a cause quickly and accurately, but damage can be avoided.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Those who know you best can step in just in time and prevent you from doing something harmful. Something attractive proves dangerous to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel compelled to take up a cause in someone's name today. What happens next may put you to the test in more ways than one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not about to stop just because someone tells you to -- but continuing along your current course may prove ill-advised.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to keep someone from doing what he or she is determined to do, but you can step in to prevent lasting harm just in time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The time has come for you to put your foot down and insist that your personal space be respected. A good friend shows up at an odd time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- While others may continue to point out the mistakes you have recently made, you're moving on and are taking steps to prevent a recurrence.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Some will still insist that "practice makes perfect" today, even when you are ready to throw in your chips and try something else.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A close look at everything coming your way today lets you know that nothing is likely to surprise you -- yet. You get things done very quickly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be able to teach someone how to do what you know how to do, but he or she won't be able to reach your level of success, surely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you know is suffering from misconceptions that are holding both of you back. It's a good day to present the facts clearly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The more you do today, the more time off you'll have tomorrow -- or so you think. The truth is that your responsibilities may multiply very soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to credit every idea as a good one today, but you must listen to all that come your way if you want to judge accurately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be able to enjoy time alone with a loved one today, but together you can accomplish something that may be long remembered.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to accept an invitation when it comes your way today, but you aren't able to do so until you have addressed a pressing issue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be inspired by someone who is facing a difficult situation in the most down-to-earth manner possible. Why not try to do the same?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Digging into a family mystery can unearth some information that takes you very much by surprise, but that answers many of your questions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to come up with something that others find quite exciting, but it may take longer than expected to get the plan into motion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must look at a family situation as objectively as possible today. A friend challenges you while offering support at the same time.