ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone puts you in an awkward position today, but someone else helps you get out of it with little trouble. Payback is a waste of time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to reveal something that has been hidden for some time. What you do afterward will reveal much about yourself to others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to give a portion of what you gain to those less fortunate than yourself. Your generosity is an example to live up to.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There's little or no chance today that you'll be able to avoid doing the one thing you don't want to do. It must be done -- and it's your turn.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been waiting for just the right moment to unveil something you've long been preparing -- and today's the day. Are you truly ready?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be able to help someone deal with a certain loss or hardship today. You learn a great deal about what is possible as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may suddenly find yourself in a new phase of sorts today. It's a perfect time to reassess your goals and rearrange priorities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A discovery sets you off on a journey today, but you'll have little time to prepare before taking your first steps in a new direction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your collaborative spirit is high today, and you know just whom you want to work with -- and why. A lot can be accomplished right now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your behavior is likely to betray a little selfishness -- and that's not what you want, is it? The smallest adjustment can fix the problem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are primed and ready to address a major issue today, but you must wait until you have the floor. Only then will people really listen!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have prepared yourself for a long wait today, but what you're waiting for is likely to happen before you know it. That's a plus!

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.