ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must not go against your instincts today as you place a bet on something that is in flux. You know what is favored and what is not.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A rough patch is coming to an end at this time in a satisfactory manner. Today, you can throw your hat in the ring for future consideration.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't say no to anyone offering assistance today. The help you get won't just matter to you now, it will also be of long-term value.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are able to discern the good in much that you see around you today -- even though someone you know is likely to throw a damper on things.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You needn't pretend to be enthusiastic today about someone's plans if you are not, but neither do you have to rain on his or her parade.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may want to restructure your overall attitude about things today before someone calls you out, rightly, for being something of a downer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't have to give up control of a certain project just because someone wants in; he or she can play a supporting role, surely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may want to examine certain elements of your daily life more closely today, as the finer points and details can prove quite educational.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You cannot count on an early quitting time today; you may have to work overtime to complete certain key steps of a current project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a new way of approaching an old, familiar task. What you do is sure to affect those around you in a profound and lasting way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's not likely that what you know is what you will encounter today -- and, in fact, the less familiar is likely to pull you in!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A longstanding desire may be satisfied today, but in a manner you would never have expected. Do you dare ask for more? Go for it!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone on the very edge of your awareness begins making more of a fuss than usual about what you are doing. This is worth talking about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can take advantage of a creative spark today and use that burst of energy to create something lasting and memorable. Many may join you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your plans may not meet with widespread approval today, but that's not yet a reason to scrap them altogether. Put them into motion temporarily.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will have to choose from among many friends and allies one or two to accompany you on a journey of discovery. Your departure time looms.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An analysis of your motivations reveals something about your thinking that you'll want to change, surely. That can be done today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be dealing with many hard-and-fast realities today, but one seeming variable gives you trouble as you try to assemble a personal puzzle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Simplicity is the goal today, but it's likely to prove quite difficult to reach if you're unwilling to make changes to your overall outlook.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good time to talk about the things that most bother you, as others share your feelings about much that will come up in conversation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Focus on doing things in and around the home today that will streamline your efforts and the efforts of family members or roommates.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Emotional currents run more swiftly through almost all endeavors today. You may not be able to avoid bringing up a certain taboo topic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your attraction to someone who is new on the scene has much more to do with talent and intellect than anything else at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are perfectly willing to include someone in your tight-knit team today, provided he or she understands the rules. Make expectations clear.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your fear of the unknown is holding you back today. You have what it takes to turn in a stellar performance -- if you will only let yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must watch over another today to ensure that he or she maintains some peace of mind -- as you can, even under considerable personal pressure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Patience is a virtue, surely, but it is also a rare commodity. Today, you must do all you can to promote it at home and at the workplace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be asked to share your opinions in an "official" setting today -- but now is not the time to rock the boat. You can choose to keep mum.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're headed in an unusual direction today, but that's not what is concerning you most. The real issue is a current lack of connection.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not make it quite as far as you had hoped today, but the progress you do make is likely to win you praise from the powers that be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to watch what others are doing very carefully today, as there are things you can learn, surely, but imitation should be avoided.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The information you seek is either outdated or unavailable today. You must be willing to continue your efforts while in the dark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel a strong pull in a certain direction today -- but that way lies a certain danger to which you're not willing to expose yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As always, appearances can be deceiving -- and today you're almost certain to learn a thing or two about that. A friend sticks up for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What happens today may require some explanation when all is said and done, so you'll want to be sure you understand it fully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you share with a friend or loved one may prove more valuable to both of you than anticipated. Something telling is in the works.