ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- While looks can be deceiving, appearances today can serve you quite well -- whether you're coming or going. Be alert to all warnings.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A central issue is not to be avoided today; you must deal with it now, head-on, before it grows into something you cannot control.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A minor change to your schedule today has a major impact -- and you'll want to continue making similar adjustments in the days ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're building up quite a reputation, but today something happens to knock you down a peg or two. Have you been believing your own hype?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may get a little more than you bargained for from someone you thought would be a pushover. Now is not the time to pull up short, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not sure exactly what to ask for today, but something must be done to improve your situation. Have you thought it through?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself isolated today from the one person who can always help you through situations like the one you're in right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's not the what, where or why that matters today -- but the "how." Indeed, it may be time for you to rethink your entire modus operandi.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You cannot imagine what someone is up to today while you are tending to routine affairs. Take a look and you'll want a change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A distraction haunts you throughout the day, but you're able to stay the course. What happens after dark may tip your hand in some way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Coded messages aren't likely to be deciphered correctly today, so you'll want to be much more direct with certain friends and co-workers.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you don't give someone the wrong impression today because you aren't careful with your tone of voice. Remain calm and rational.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may suddenly realize today that you've become disillusioned with something that not long ago was the "be-all and end-all" to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A loved one's sudden honesty strikes home today, and you will have some work to do to ease resulting tensions. Not all is as it seems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- First one thing, then another -- today, you're going to have your hands full, and you're going to have to turn to a trusted friend for help.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to pick up the pace today before you are ready to do so. Someone is pushing you to take on more than you had planned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You discover that the help you've been resenting lately is actually quite necessary, and you'll likely change your tune very quickly today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep your eyes on the road and your ears open for any indication that things are not running smoothly under the hood. You make good time today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The more literal you are, the less information you will impart. You must adopt a mode of communication that allows for codes and symbols.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Urgency has you running on all cylinders today, and yet you may not know until day's end just what it is you have at stake during this period.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to take part in a group activity today, but that may not be possible because you are likely committed elsewhere.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What is it about doing something under the table that is more exciting than that which you can do aboveboard -- and is this good for you?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Confusion results from an inability to set things in motion according to a schedule agreed upon by all. Correct this and all will be well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager to show someone what you're capable of, but he or she is already a fan and isn't likely to be surprised by your abilities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be facing a situation that grants you no real choice today. Do what you must do, knowing that you may be able to undo it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A sense of accomplishment can be yours today -- but you must share the credit with someone who has been by your side through it all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important you maintain contact with those who are depending on you for news of what is going on today. Don't let them down.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your confidence in a certain endeavor may wane somewhat today as you encounter an unexpected obstacle. You're back in the swing soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- How are you to tell others what to do today when you cannot figure out what you should be doing in the first place? Your priorities are unclear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When imparting information to another today, you'll want to be as precise as possible -- especially if it includes instructions of any kind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The promise of a new project has you excited about reconnecting with an old friend. This is a good time for some honest reflection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What does someone have that you don't have -- and why can't you close that gap? Such thoughts only stand in your way today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Current restraints aren't likely to be imposed for very much longer; you must prepare today for what you are allowed to do tomorrow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your eagerness mustn't be allowed to increase your vulnerability to one who would seek to harm you. Keep your true feelings in check today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are feeling more confident than usual, especially when it comes to work that has been piling up. You can get a lot of it done today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You stumble upon something that changes your point of view in a small way -- but that "small" proves very "big" when its full impact is known.