ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a decision to make today between doing something by the book or trying a few things that are considered unorthodox by many others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll get fine results today by doing something the way you've been trained to do it. Now is no time for experimentation or improvisation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some things are going to look quite different today up close, so you must close the distance quickly and give yourself time to study them!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take a walk in another's shoes today before passing judgment on his or her recent decision-making. You'll understand what's really at play.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to put in a great deal more study time than usual today in order to get on top of an issue that has been affecting you for far too long.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect the competition to heat up today when all become aware of what the prize might be. You must surely bring your "A" game!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are not in charge, but you may be tasked with doing the job of one who is. Don't get carried away, however; this is likely only temporary.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have only so much time to devote to a certain endeavor today, and when it's run out, it's run out. An early start increases your odds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take the time to read through any agreements or contracts with great care today. The fine print reveals much you didn't expect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A risky option may be the only option available to you today -- so take your time, and be sure you've completed all necessary preparations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You see things with greater clarity today than most others, but persuading them that your view of things is accurate may prove difficult.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be engaged in a battle for supremacy with someone who brings a few rather impressive new skills to the match. You can still prevail.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- This may not be a good day for pushing a personal agenda, as the opposition you encounter may prove stronger than first supposed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Doing the right thing for someone in need may prove more complicated than you had thought -- but you're determined to do all you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can show off a bit today for an appreciative audience. Someone is likely to present you with an unusual opportunity. A decision takes time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You share more than you realize with someone you are likely to encounter on more than one occasion today. Examine this relationship closely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are likely to be asked for your opinion about a key issue today -- but this situation may be a setup. Use caution, and don't be too forthcoming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your eagerness to get things going must not get out of hand today, lest you move too quickly and encounter dangers you cannot control.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you see is not always what you get -- and today you may be surprised by what seems to be right in front of you. Get a second opinion!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your well-laid plans are likely to be altered in some way before the day is out, and you want to be sure you're the one making the change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A decision made by someone in your inner circle seems to be routine enough -- but by day's end, you'll realize what is really at stake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on how you see things today and how they affect your emotional stability. Much that you encounter today is benign -- but some is not.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone you work with may be surprised by an admission you make under pressure. Soon after, you'll get busy working to undo any related damage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have more at stake today than meets the eye. Get news from someone who is directly involved in the major events of the day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are doing important work, but you must not toot your own horn at this time. Keep moving forward; your solo efforts count for much.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's good to update your tactics in order to be better in sync with a strategy that you've only recently finalized. Good work can be done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be willing to forge ahead into unknown territory today if you want to recover something that was taken from you only a few days ago.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to spend money you do not have, as you don't want to get further behind. You can get out of the hole you're in very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You begin the day concerned about certain stubborn issues, but you should be pleased as punch when everything comes out in your favor by day's end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How things turn out today depends in large part upon you knowing when to step into the fray and when to steer clear. Make no assumptions!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can make a new plan today -- and use elements of a previous one to get everything "just right." It'll soon be time to get moving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Travel is in the picture today, but not the kind you may expect. Indeed, the journey itself may well matter more than the destination.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do much to prevent a scandal at home or at work today. Keep things under wraps until you know just how to tell the story.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't have to reveal everything today, even when asked to do so. There are certain pieces of information no one wants to hear -- yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- If someone is not willing to reciprocate and do for you what you've done for him -- or her -- then you know where you stand and what you must do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Not all conditions will be conducive to good work today. You'll surely want to steer clear of those who present nothing but negative energy.