ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not have the freedom you need today to accomplish a certain difficult task on your own, but that shouldn't set you back very far.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This is a good day to count your blessings; they may be few, but they are certainly worth acknowledging fully! You know a lot about what lies ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The difference between what you think about a certain development and how it makes you feel may be significant. Try to reconcile these reactions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to hear one thing from one group of people and something else again entirely from another. The truth lies between the two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can expect to experience a little friction today between yourself and someone who is coming at the same thing from a different point of view.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll uncover a valuable opportunity that has just been waiting for you to come along. Today, as a result, you'll do something worth remembering.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your instincts will steer you in the right direction today, and all you have to do is keep that certain voice inside your head quiet for a time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel as though the expectations of others are unreasonable today. This is not a "do nothing" situation; you must take action right away!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to lead you down a dangerous path today -- but it's not too late to raise objections. Say what you must, and be clear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have reason to ask more questions today than usual -- but you will be able to come up with the answers to many of them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A complicated turn of events may require special handling today -- and you're the only one who knows just how to begin. Give yourself room!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A project that only took so long to prepare for is likely to take longer to complete today than you had planned. Adjustments can be made.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What's good for the goose is good for the gander -- or so you've always heard. Today's events prove the adage true in more ways than one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The change you are trying to effect must start with you -- and today you can get the ball rolling by doing all the right things, and then some.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to stand up to someone in authority today in order to persuade those around you that the issues you've raised are valid.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You needn't be rebellious today in order to point out something that's not right or just; all you have to do is stick to what you know best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The rules may be changing, and today you may not know what to do in order to fit in as you usually do. Perhaps others must get used to you first.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep things simple today, and avoid the temptation to throw more resources at a project that can be completed in an economical fashion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be taking things a bit too personally at this time. Go to a friend and ask for his or her honest opinion -- and adjust accordingly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your attitude may not be helping where a tricky situation is concerned -- and in fact, you are very likely making things worse. Cut it out!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which is most worth your time and attention may not give you what you expect from it today. Stick with it and that will change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be compelled to challenge even those you know are correct. This is about something you've not yet aired -- but you must very soon!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have at least one opportunity today to demonstrate just how much you know about a certain subject; don't let it pass you by!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're interested in leveling the playing field at this time, but to do so, you're going to have to get others to make key adjustments.

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.