ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You feel the vibrations caused today by a conflict that erupts far from home. What happens after that is likely to surprise you most of all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on what you know you must do, and let others worry about their responsibilities. You can avoid mixed messages that way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to eradicate all hazards today, but by taking certain risks, you address some personal issues that must be resolved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is waiting for you to make your contribution to a collaborative effort -- but something is holding you back that must be identified.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can work out a clever compromise with someone who is eager to see a major issue resolved effectively. Your ideas rise to the top today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You receive news that has you changing gears more than once today. One project can be completed just in time, even as you begin another.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Open your eyes and you'll see something today that has been hidden from you for far too long. Honest talk with a friend yields great benefits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An assignment proves more difficult than expected today. You have all the right tools, but you need to gain more practical experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- One idea leads to another and another and yet another in quick succession today as you ride a wave of heightened creativity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must be willing to work within the boundaries you've set for yourself. Today, it does you no good whatsoever to exceed your limitations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be keenly aware of all the different nuances that another presents today as you work toward a shared goal. You must be flexible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tempted to break the rules today, but be warned! Someone is watching you; you don't want to get yourself into lasting trouble.

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.