ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A "shadow self" is likely to emerge today, and you may have trouble keeping things under full control as a result. A friend has your back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A memory of long ago has you in an unusual mood -- and those who know you best will recognize it immediately. Don't hesitate to talk about it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are willing to do more for someone than most people, but you don't want to get a reputation as a pushover. You must set some limits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's the little things that will attract your attention today. Study them closely to realize just how much they add to your daily life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that others aren't able to derail you simply by mounting a diversion. You must focus on the tasks assigned to you and get them done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The territory you are now facing is chock-full of dangers, but most are not unfamiliar. Anything new can be handled eventually.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The benefits you enjoy from your own generosity may surprise you today. Keep doing what you know is right -- that's the way to win the day, surely!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may require a gentle nudge at just the right time today, and you know who should give it. Make a plan and stick to it, by all means.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're just beginning a period marked by creativity and daring. Take care that you get the lay of the land before starting anything big.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're doing many things the right way, of course, but there's something you haven't gotten the hang of, and that's what really matters today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be the worse for wear when all is said and done, but it's going to give you a good feeling of accomplishment to be in such a state.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You require just a bit more wiggle room today in order to complete a job left undone just a few days ago. The timing couldn't be better.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Once may well prove to be enough today, and you cannot afford more than that -- financially or emotionally. Play it safe in the evening.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have the chance to do for a friend today the very thing you hope he or she will do for you in turn. You'll set a fine example.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may require more support today than you had originally anticipated. This will not be a problem if you alert your helpers in a timely manner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time has come for you to drop what you're doing and help someone in need. This can be a fun project for both of you if you let it be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A brief objection to someone's plans could throw a wrench into the works. All you have to do is explain clearly and move along at a good pace.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do today will speak volumes about you -- and let a rival know that he or she has a lot of work to do in order to keep up with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your observation of natural phenomena today will allow you to reflect on something that has given you trouble for some time. You make a discovery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to be sure that you're doing things in precisely the right ways today. Check the instructions -- and double-check them if need be!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are pleased with the prospects you are facing today, but that's not going to be enough. You must be willing to get to work -- now!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A neat and tidy approach is no problem for you, but you don't want this to become a compulsion. Do just what is required, no more and no less.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to make more than one concession to please someone in charge. This is not something you'll have to make a habit of, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The shock value of what you do quite by accident today inspires you to repeat yourself on another occasion -- but don't get carried away!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Being color-coordinated is perhaps overrated, and yet you may naturally find yourself working with an integrated palette that suits you well!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't let others know that you have grown tired of something that they have long called "yours," but you can make changes today, surely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you do today must be in line with someone's expectations. You don't have to satisfy them in every detail, but you must do your best.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is looking over your work and preparing to respond to your recent request. If necessary, you can repeat yourself and do even better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A wide variety will satisfy you today, so you mustn't limit yourself to just one or two of anything. You may have to guard against overindulgence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are in danger of getting lost in the details today before you even grasp the big picture. A friend gives advice -- but do you need it?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to assume a spectator's stance today rather than that of a participant. This is almost sure to suit a partner very well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to play it by ear today, as the experts upon whom you usually rely are nowhere to be found. This will be a confidence booster!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're far more interested in encouraging growth than in impeding progress -- and you know just how to do that in the time provided.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Now is no time to be thinking about how things look, but rather about how to get the job done in the time allotted. You must be efficient!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you seek may be near at hand today but still hidden from view. Take a look around! You may have to get your hands dirty, too.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 20) -- You're after quality, not quantity -- but if you happen to have too much of a good thing when all is said and done, who are you to complain?