ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may come under fire today for something said in the heat of the moment -- but you can avoid real trouble by facing the problem directly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You needn't shrink from someone's gaze today. If you're being watched, so be it -- you'll be able to use the attention to your advantage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be seeking advice and guidance in all the wrong places; keep looking close to home, and what you need will soon make itself available.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A look back -- but not too far back -- gives you the inspiration you need today. It doesn't matter where a good idea comes from!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Why not extend your reach further than usual today? You'll likely grasp something that you didn't know you needed -- but you really do!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- In service of others today, you'll learn an important lesson about giving yourself what you need most. You'll realize how common some things are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's important for you to remember all that you must address today, not just bits and pieces. It may not be your habit, but write things down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to tap into reserves of energy you didn't know you had. You don't want to find yourself running on empty in a crisis!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Putting your own needs before someone else's seems like a good idea today -- for a while -- but you'll soon realize you'd be making a mistake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- In the process of answering someone's questions today, you're likely to find you are also answering many, if not all, of your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've made assumptions about someone's endeavors that reflect poorly on you. Now is no time to jump to conclusions -- for any reason.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Protecting yourself is protecting others -- and vice versa. It's time to cut through conflicting reports and decide what is truly best.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can have a great deal of fun today, but you must be sure that you're not doing it at someone's expense. Invite others to come along!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The issue today is not what you want, but what you need -- and, of course, who can provide it. You must be clear when expressing yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't feel compelled to share information with anyone else -- just yet. First, you'll want to be sure that what you have is truly helpful.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your own insecurities may keep you from doing or saying that which could be truly helpful to all parties today. Why not just go for it?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A member of the opposite sex knocks you off your plate today -- but not for the reason you suppose. There's something going on worth examining.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to remain free of entanglements today, not only because you must be quick to react and maneuver, but because of a secret desire.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're able to do much more today than you had originally planned. A rival sets in motion something that actually gives you the advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can prove to someone that you're not always what you seem to be; the changes you go through today may be more than even you anticipate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're tempted to shower someone with all manner of tokens today -- but perhaps you'd be sending the wrong signals. Reconsider.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're tempted to do that which will surely go against the grain today. Think about who might be most affected, and stage a rehearsal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You needn't let someone's recent criticism affect you any longer; you're much more powerful and knowledgeable than he or she will ever be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It may be time to explain, in no uncertain terms, how your experience puts you in a favorable position. You know more than your critics.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not going to be able to straddle that fence for very long; today you're going to have to decide which side you're really on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You feel as though you may not belong with those you've chosen as allies; soon events make clear what the right decision really is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Fair treatment is all you're after today -- but you must take care you don't begin making demands that swing the pendulum too far in your direction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your preparations are almost complete, and the time for heading out on a new adventure is almost upon you. Someone expresses regret.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll come to understand a business transaction more fully today, thanks to someone who is willing to walk you through all the possibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must be ready to expend a great deal of energy today doing something that, yesterday, you would not have had to force.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have nothing to fear from those on the periphery, as they are merely watching you to learn from you. You're sitting pretty today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The plan you are working on shows promise, but certain elements are still undercooked. You'll want the input of an expert.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your personal style wins all manner of reactions today, from the highest approval to the harshest criticism. Don't change just yet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A simple and trivial oversight becomes much more important the longer you pretend it never happened. Face it directly today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You receive a favor from someone whose overall support you did not know you had. Very soon you'll have the chance to reciprocate, surely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The answer to a very simple question makes all the difference today, and it's a wonder you haven't realized it until now. Take a chance.