ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone's words or actions are likely to inspire you to enter the contest -- and if you do, you'll want to bring your "A" game for sure!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put your skills and your smarts to the test today. A competitor matches you move for move for a while, and then things get interesting!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your awareness of another's actions needn't be advertised today. Keep what you know under wraps for now, and reveal it when the time is right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is likely to call you to the carpet today, and you'll have to put your money where your mouth is. A lesson is learned as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have much to gain today -- and much to lose. If you come out with even a moderate surplus, you can say you've won. Save what you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can cooperate with someone whose ideas are very different from your own, and when all is said and done, your mindset will have changed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone approaches you in the wrong way today and sets you off -- but this doesn't mean you can't work together in the future, does it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A puzzle is quickly assembled today -- but not necessarily by you alone. Assistance you receive is valuable and perhaps unusual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do all that must be done today, provided you are allowed to go about your business in your own way -- and in your own time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-June 20) -- You may have cause for doubt as the day begins, but certain key developments keep you from giving up. You can be victorious by day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel that you have much to prove today, but the fact is that you have won enough support and needn't be under any such pressure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to keep accurate records today of activities, expenditures and payments, as all will perhaps have to be reported later.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- News comes to you from near and far that tells you that you're doing the right things -- but you may feel that your timing is slightly off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can enjoy something of an adventure today, and you won't even have to travel far from home. Include a friend or two to double your fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can win quite easily today, where others are left wanting. Much depends upon your ability to see what's coming and adjust accordingly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive credit for an idea that was only partly yours. When the time comes, you must reach out to someone who gave you invaluable help.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do what others say can't be done -- but you don't want to rub their noses in it, do you? You must remain friends, no matter what.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to take certain precautions today, even though the likelihood of an error is very small. Still, safety is your primary concern.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can count on receiving more than someone else does today, but that's not something that will continue. Enjoy this temporary victory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to maneuver carefully today in order to avoid someone's attempts to trip you up. Errors made at this time may be costly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you sure you should receive credit for something that happened recently? You may want to think this through; revise your outlook.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are likely to receive some surprising instructions today, and if you follow them precisely, you should enjoy yourself immensely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can begin making plans that you know won't be put in motion for quite some time. They will require much research and preparation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be pulled in many directions today by those who know where your alliances lie. You have something to clear up once and for all.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Relationship issues come to the fore today because you've not dealt with them prior to this. A loved one may be getting frustrated with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keep your composure today, and don't let anyone know what you're thinking of doing -- just yet. Announce your intentions only when you're ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can recover very quickly from any stumbles today. You may receive permission to do something that's been off limits so far -- so use caution.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll move ahead with confidence today -- until someone points out that you've missed a step. This error will surely be easy to correct.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will take pride in someone's success today because you know how instrumental you were in his or her training -- but don't get carried away.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your confidence allows you to dream big today, but it may conflict with your sense of realism, which tells you only certain things are possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The easy becomes difficult and the difficult easy today -- but not because of anything you've done. You know who gets the credit -- and the blame.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to send more than one message to a certain someone to get your point across today, but you can count this a personal victory!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The challenges you encounter today are not entirely unexpected, but the amount they impact you and those around you comes as a surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must keep your emotions under control today as you address a situation that has been getting on your nerves for quite some time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be tripped up by your own machinations today. Keep things simple; do only what you know is necessary until you're ready for more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You needn't be in the spotlight in order to influence things to your liking. Stay calm and pull the right strings; you'll be satisfied.