ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is trying to convince you of a falsehood that others have been swallowing -- hook, line and sinker. You're not that easy!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must take certain precautions today if you're not going to be delayed by something you cannot control. Evening brings a reprieve.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're ready to take a position on the front lines today -- but take care that you aren't misinterpreting recent intelligence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to get by on a shoestring today -- but you know how to get the most out of very little. A friend is ready to step in if necessary.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been following the rules, and yet certain developments may not have you feeling ready for what lies ahead. This is pure illusion!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your abilities will be on full display at various points during the day -- though you aren't really trying to attract attention just yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to plot out the next few days, but right now you must tend to someone's immediate needs. It'll be your turn next.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have time to explore the nitty-gritty today -- but take care that you don't get lost in details that don't really matter to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to demonstrate to your critics that what you are doing is justified. Once you do, the road ahead should be clear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Though you are ready to move forward exactly as you planned, someone might throw a wrench in the works, requiring a change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are ready to begin another project even before your current one has come to an end. You know what it's like to be busy, and you enjoy it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must figure out how to be in compliance with a new rule that has only just now taken effect. You may have to register a complaint.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A trip that you expect to be a pleasure outing becomes much more complicated -- and even more so if you take a certain friend along with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- News received from afar today may seem to be meant for anyone but you, but the fact is that you are implicated in several important ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll get far today simply by making those around you feel good about themselves and their endeavors. You should make a habit of this!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may expect to feel less enthusiastic about things than usual today -- but no one around you is going to let your spirits fall right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're trying to get yourself out of a difficult situation, surely, but your efforts are actually making things worse. You may be trying too hard!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Some things can be made better today, and some cannot -- and you know precisely where you should spend your time. Avoid anything doubtful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not get the happy ending you want today, but the good news is that you can prolong things in order to avoid a bad one! Keep working!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are tired of the tension between you and a member of the opposite sex. It may be time for you both to face your feelings directly!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be given the opportunity to start something in a small way today that can very likely grow into something big and memorable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A misinterpretation of the facts you are facing today will put you in a vulnerable position. You don't want to remain stationary for long!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Communication becomes much more important today as the messages you send -- and receive -- are likely to contain highly sensitive details.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be pleased by what is laid out before you today -- but take care you don't head off on a journey too soon. Prepare yourself -- and be safe!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What others do will affect your own performance today in ways that you've not anticipated, but you can make quick, effective adjustments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A recent change was meant to be an improvement to your modus operandi, but the fact is that you may now find yourself behind the eight ball.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An invitation comes your way today, and you may seriously consider changing your plans in order to accept -- but is that the wise decision?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your progress can serve as an example to others today. Don't let anyone tell you that what you're doing is "impossible." Time is of the essence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Environmental influences cannot be ignored today. You may want to take a whole new approach to a certain problem because of the weather.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be expecting to experience something very familiar today but, in fact, something new comes your way that alters your outlook.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't assume that all criticism is negative today; what someone tells you can actually result in a very positive turnaround of sorts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can't change another's mind without first understanding his or her original perspective. Only then will your maneuvering pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must keep in mind the warnings you receive throughout the day, as they may not require any specific action for some time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're trying to arrange a situation that is "just right" today, and yet there are unseen variables that you simply must deal with if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Changes can be either good or bad today -- the thinking makes it so. Indeed, how you interpret what you do determines the outcome.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can apply some of your favorite life lessons to a situation that arises rather quickly today. Your friends will surely want to chime in.