ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to take advantage of several opportunities to show off your skill and solid thinking. Someone in charge watches you closely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What works for you today isn't likely to work for you indefinitely, so you must keep alternative methods fresh and ready to use as necessary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others have been telling you to try this or that for quite some time -- and today you may be tempted to do so. Your reaction surprises everyone!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your willingness to laugh at yourself first proves disarming today, and you're able to travel a dangerous path relatively unscathed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your stamina allows you to do more than most others today -- but even you will have to reckon with fatigue if you try to do too much too fast.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A combination of influences proves ineffective on you today, and you should be able to continue along your current course quite productively.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Follow the rules today -- or don't -- but know that each course will yield different results. You don't want the decision to be made for you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A little improvisation can add some spice to your day and yield an unexpected result. This may be something you want to put in place permanently.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're in no mood for games today -- but someone else won't know that until you make it clear. You can do so without ruffling feathers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can demonstrate increased proficiency today -- and those in charge will likely give you more of what you've asked for in the past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can face what comes your way directly and without fuss today. Others are likely to hold you up as an admirable example.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may take a very different approach than you had planned on -- but such changes are to be expected today and in the days to come.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Whether you are aware or unaware of what someone is going through, there are certain niceties you'll want to observe all day today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The difference between what you want and what someone can give you might as well be night and day. This is not a suitable arrangement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be ahead of the game, but that doesn't mean you can let up. The competition is looking for any sign of a slowdown from you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to show another what you're made of -- and doing so may be as simple as saying no when you want to say yes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An introduction is made today that changes things for the better -- but will this be a permanent development? That is entirely up to you!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more quickly you can get your chores done today, the sooner you will be diving into something you've been waiting for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive comfort in a way that is specially designed for you and you alone. No one else can truly understand what you get from it or why.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A bargain proves tempting today, but being responsible with your money is something you take very seriously right now. Is it really worth it?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be asking yourself many questions today, but some of the answers may be unavailable to you until you reach out to a dear friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You needn't spend all your time today doing the things you are "supposed" to do. You can take breaks -- and break the rules at least once!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're thinking that maybe it's time to explore a certain endeavor more fully or go elsewhere for what you seek. The decision is easily made.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A problem you solve today is likely to arise for someone else before you know it -- but you'll be in a position to help out, surely.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The unpredictable gives you a great deal of excitement and a great deal of trepidation. You can overcome the negative with ease.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who has known you for quite some time is likely to pinpoint the cause of your current unease. He or she deserves your attention, surely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Creative activity gives you more of what you're after right now than anything else. You are ready to be inspired by one who has gone before.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you've known for some time will be pleased that you are thinking of him or her at this important time. Communication is rewarding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your capacity for good work is on the rise at this time. You'll surely want to take advantage of this today, as the competition is heating up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your dreams tell you much at this time about what is going on -- or about what you want to have going on, which is not at all the same thing!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can build something of value entirely on your own today, but how much more fun will it be to include a friend or two. Invite them now!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The world may seem to be conspiring against you, but it's not the world so much as your own expectations. It's time to be more realistic.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know what you want, but you also know that there are those who will try to keep you from attaining it. Find out why this is!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Disappointment cannot be avoided altogether today, but if you keep your reactions to a minimum, you can get past any negative feelings quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Seek and ye shall find today -- but it may not be the thing you're looking for. What you have in your hand by day's end is of great value.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll recognize opportunities very quickly today, but you may not be able to take advantage of all of them. Study options carefully.