ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must be willing to see things the way they are today. Now is no time to attempt any kind of deception, especially if friends are involved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are not expecting things to line up just right today -- but they will seem to during the hours of the day. Take advantage of this!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The more you try to force things into place, the more they will resist you -- and this is true for the people you encounter today. Ease up a bit!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be keenly interested in what someone is doing today, especially since he or she will have taken a leaf out of your book.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must keep your own standards high today, even as those around you begin to compromise. Someone comes to you with a timely request.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more pragmatic you are today, the better for everyone -- especially when those around you seem to be removed from reality in some way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Though you're never likely to choose to go first, today you can reap many benefits from casting trepidation aside and jumping in. Do so!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Claiming that you don't know what's going on will not relieve you of the responsibilities you've already accepted. Get to work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- While working on a problem that is primarily a mental exercise, you don't want to ignore the needs of your physical self. Get moving!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to be sure that you are addressing someone's concerns as openly and honestly as if they were your own. It matters to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must find a way to inspire yourself on this seemingly uninspiring day. Afternoon hours offer an unusual opportunity, perhaps.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you express yourself is just as important today -- if not more so -- than what it is you choose to express. Combine style and substance!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've made a decision recently that today begins to restrict your movements in some way. It may be time to abandon the original decision.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The stars are likely to bring you and a friend together in a new way and demand of you a kind of communication that will be difficult at first.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The time for changing your mind again and again as you search for the most viable option is coming to an end. You must commit -- and soon!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can count on receiving valuable guidance from someone who has been in your shoes. You needn't fear any sort of negative judgment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your unusual perspective has given you the jump on those who have been rather slow to get themselves moving. Today your advantage increases.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you say may promote conflict today if you aren't careful -- and that will ultimately come back to haunt you. Be circumspect!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are considering a change of scenery at this time -- but there are some things about the status quo you don't want to give up, surely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you have planned shouldn't take so much time today that you are unable to fit in some whimsical activity during evening hours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A recent discovery makes sense all of a sudden today when the final piece of a puzzle settles into place and the picture becomes clear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care you don't leave too much to chance today. Whenever you are hazarding a guess about what might transpire, trust your instincts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be heading in the right direction today, but the journey affords you spectacular views that aid in your overall comprehension.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be accused of being too literal today when in fact what you are facing requires a certain amount of creative interpretation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just as soon as you begin thinking that things can't get any worse, your worst fears are likely to become reality. Maintain a positive outlook.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're ready to engage someone in a test of wills -- but do you really think the outcome you seek is the one you'll get? Think again!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to step carefully out of your comfort zone and try something new that challenges you both mentally and emotionally.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you know has been baiting you lately -- and today you must either commit to a long-term contest or choose to go your own way right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not likely to be consoled by anything you are told today. You can be lifted out of your funk by one who can explain what went wrong.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to complicate matters, as they are complicated enough! You may be able to give yourself and others a break.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have strong opinions, but is this the time to share them? You should try to keep to yourself; focus on what you do rather than on what you say.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may sense that someone is judging you unfairly at this time, but the only person you have to impress right now is you -- and you surely can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Clarify your intentions today, and work with others to clear the path for yourself and those who will follow in your footsteps.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The financial situation seems to be slipping out of control -- but you should be able to stem the tide by making one simple decision today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are looking for bargains -- but are you searching in the right places? Your best bet is to stick close to home for the time being.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You receive news that has you wondering whether you've made the right decisions of late -- but later in the day, you'll get some encouragement.