ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can share a secret with a friend and really spice things up today. You know what's being planned, but you have an alternative in mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be put on the defensive for a time today when someone responds unfavorably to something you've decided you must do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to be sure that you get all messages delivered to the right places at the right times today; you may have to do it yourself!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can plan events quite well today in someone's absence. When the time comes, you can explain your reasoning clearly and effectively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you give to others today is sure to be returned to you when the time comes -- but you may not be able to anticipate when that will be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must put your trust in all of the forces that got you where you are to see that you enjoy all the gains that you feel you deserve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Know your audience today! You don't want to say or do that which will turn them away, and much depends upon their willingness to stick with you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Seek it out and you will surely find it today, but not necessarily where you thought it would be! Other surprises are in store as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to explain your terminology to someone who has not kept up with your impressive learning. A fact-finding trip begins.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A recent adventure begins to pay off in an unusual way today. You'll want to be sure all is in its right place before you cash out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be working hard throughout much of the day, but you may not have a lot to show for it just yet. A job well done is its own reward!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You won't have to prove that you are in the right today; in little time, those who have doubted you will realize they've been in error.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have more at stake than you are willing to acknowledge. Someone who has cared for you in the past is ready to step in and do it again.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want to be sure that you're operating on all cylinders today; if there's anything to prevent peak performance, address it now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to change your plans today when you realize what you're really facing. You will give a friend permission to say, "I told you so!"

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should be able to pick up the pace somewhat today, but be careful around those who don't know what you're up to. Use reasonable caution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone comes along who can give your career the boost you've been waiting for, but you must be ready to act when given the necessary prompt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Why are you so afraid to let others know what you can do? It's important for you to pursue all avenues that might let you fulfill your destiny!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must stick with it when you encounter difficulties tending to a friend in need. It will be misunderstood if you back out for any reason.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you've not spoken to for quite some time is likely on your mind today. He or she is waiting for you to reach out. Why not do so today?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't let your superstitions about certain coincidences cloud your thinking today. Stay on course and do what you've planned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have decided to go with an alternate plan today, but there are ways for you to find out if your former one would have played out well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A little research gives you all the information you need today to make a tricky decision you've tried so hard to pass off on someone else.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're seeing things in clear detail, but that doesn't mean you'll make the right call when faced with a surprising choice late in the day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have something that sets you apart from those around you -- and today you can use it to make clear your superiority. Hold on tight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Many around you are taking shots in the dark, unaware of where the target really lies. You, however, hit it right on the nose almost immediately.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have more to offer today than you suppose, and once you engage that which lies deep within, you'll surely succeed at almost any undertaking.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel unusually flirtatious today, but even as you send out signals to that special someone, you must limit your vulnerabilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What is virtually useless to others may prove quite useful to you today, in a way that may surprise you. Be creative as you assess its value.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll receive nourishment today through means that you have not accessed in quite some time. You must feed your soul as well as your body.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't be too quick to judge that which you suppose to be of little value today. Explore it closely and your senses will be stimulated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised at how quickly a loved one can have you responding to his or her every whim. Are you giving as well as receiving?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to stand up to those who would challenge you today. You can impress many with what's commonly called "backbone."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A difference of opinion needn't be allowed to escalate and become an outright clash. You'll recognize that it's all a matter of taste.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Going without something that someone would take from you may be like trying to live without a major organ: It's not something you should try!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Breathe and relax today, and you'll come to see that everything is, for now at least, exactly as it should be. It's time for reflection.