ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not likely to get far on talent alone today -- though it will surely be a factor. Timing and tenacity are required for success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be sitting pretty today while a friend or compatriot is nowhere near as fortunate. You can do much to raise his or her spirits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you share with others today will come back to you in even greater abundance. You're in a cycle of generosity that can really pay off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be juggling two very different intentions today, but you're likely to have the opportunity to pursue only one. This option matters!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to see what others think of your chances today. Share your plans, listen to the comments you receive and adjust accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The opportunities that arise today may not excite you equally, but there should be one that has you considering what else lies ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have a chance to shine today without even stepping out of your usual routine. Others come to you for counsel, which you can freely give.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to examine your talents and assess potential. Remember that things are somewhat different now from what you had expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can begin to enjoy the fruits of recent labors today. Share what you learn with a friend; you'll both receive a timely boost.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Much of what you expect can come to pass today, but not necessarily in the way you expected. The order of events may be quite different.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You receive a gift of sorts today, and you'll soon want to return the kindness. You already have a notion of what would be most enjoyed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will have to work hard to separate your goals from those of a friend or loved one. Today, however, individual efforts are favored.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Environmental influences are felt all day long and may keep you from following through on a plan that has been in the works.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The new and untried doesn't interest you all that much today. You'd rather explore that which has been around a while and is showing its age.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend may express surprise when you reveal something that has been developing quickly over the past few days. Your motives become clear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Negotiations with a rival are clearly in your best interest. Be ready to part with one thing in order to gain another of even greater value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your notions of "freedom" may be put to the test today. You are likely to realize that your idea of freedom comes with many responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be making concessions today, but you don't have to do so without considering the cost. This can work to your advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be used to certain restrictions by the end of the day, but starting out will prove difficult until you begin to adjust your attitude.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can reap plenty of unexpected rewards today from an encounter you actually tried very hard to avoid. The lesson here is clear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good time to think about habits -- both good and bad. Compared to some other people you know, you're not doing so badly, are you?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The distribution of resources will surely be a central issue today as you try to maximize efficiency -- and avoid running yourself dry.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which was expected can be dealt with quite easily today; that which was not is something you'll likely be dealing with for quite a while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your behavior may seem questionable to some, but you know you're doing just what is required of you -- and that it will pay off very soon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can find a way to make a grand scheme fit into the time you have available to let it play out. The key is using human resources in new ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been getting used to certain things happening according to a pattern, but today that pattern may well be abandoned. Be ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to be moved by someone who does everything he or she can to influence your decision-making today. Stay the course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been preparing yourself for certain developments that are not likely to pan out today. Your ability to adjust serves you well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have a bigger debt to pay at this time than you had originally figured. This is surely an error you'll want to avoid in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The social scene may not provide you with the gains you had hoped for today -- but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself, surely!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be confusing what is good for you with what is good for another, and today the difference will be made quite apparent to all concerned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your popularity is on the rise -- but when you examine this phenomenon, you may discover it's not really for the right reason. Make a change!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which you share with your closest friends must not be made public -- yet. Take care to disguise details that will pay off later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The private and the public meet in a way that proves most surprising; you'll be able to reap a certain advantage from the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care you don't approach a new situation with a negative attitude, or you'll surely miss out on something truly valuable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can achieve much today, but you won't be able to take all the credit. Be sure to reward any who have given you their time and energy.