ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel as though you are somehow behind the times, but in fact, you know much more about the way things are -- or should be -- than others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your methods will not be questioned today, but your motives may be scrutinized by those who have never really understood what you're about.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It'll be up to you today to get yourself out of a sticky situation -- but that's only fair, since you were the one who got you into it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Distractions are all around you today, but you can stay the course and accomplish all that you want to simply by remembering what really matters.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your competence is understood by all those around you -- and indeed, almost taken for granted. You, however, may harbor certain doubts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to prove that you are dealing only in the truth and nothing but the truth. Even your rivals will recognize what's what.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to fool a friend in order to win the advantage over an enemy today -- but all will be forgiven in the end. A gift is given.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to take more time than usual today to do something that someone else can do in no time flat. But you do it better, surely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Approach your responsibilities one at a time if you can today, and you'll most probably take care of them with time to spare.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Avoidance is not going to work for you today, as it will only result in your deep immersion in the very problems you want to avoid.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make a good point just in time today, and afterward, everything is likely to go your way -- at least for a while. Enjoy this moment!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you know best can be shared with others today in order to improve the group's chances for success. You mustn't keep secrets just now.

ARIES (March 20-April 19) -- You don't want to express yourself in anything but the most direct terms today. Those who hear you must be able to understand all you say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your wits are sharp and your ability to explain yourself is at an all-time best -- but still, someone you know may not buy what you're selling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Hard work can surely pay off today, but you must tend to things in the right order if you want the rewards to match your lofty expectations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There's more than one way to skin a cat -- and today you'll be able to prove the truth of the adage in no uncertain terms. Stick to the familiar!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any plans you've made the past few days have to be approved today, unofficially, by those who are helping you put them into motion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can accomplish much more than a rival today, but not everything will be worth remembering. One thing will stand out from all the rest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your ability to get to the crux of an important issue will surely pay off handsomely today, but you may not enjoy the reward for long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have the chance to look back through a few chapters of your own past today to come up with the answer to one of today's big questions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't put your own interests ahead of someone else's today. Work on them together, simultaneously, for the best possible result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A memory fuels you throughout the day. Someone who has been on the outs with you and your allies may want to return to the fold.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A wish comes your way today, and you'll feel somehow "blessed" by another who knows what you're going through. Progress is made.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll find it easier today to do your best than to do anything less. Your ambition is leading the way, and you can only follow.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The powers that be are not interested in excuses today -- but you can provide one or two good reasons that get them thinking in a new way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can shower others with what they need today and enjoy some good things in return as the adage "what goes around comes around" holds true!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) -- Your ability to see through the cloudiest of issues and shine light on the central truth will serve you and others well all day today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Things being what they are, you're not likely to achieve much out of the ordinary today. Routine tasks at home, however, count for much.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do things more quickly than you had planned, but that shouldn't be a problem if your preparations have been comprehensive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There are those who will wonder what you're waiting for, but those who know you best understand you need things to stack up "just so."

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be reminded of why you harbor certain doubts and fears today. At the same time, you'll realize you needn't hold on to them forever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A piece of news takes on a life of its own today as you move forward making sure that others understand the implications of what you've heard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If it's a companion you want, you may have one -- but if you make the wrong decision, you're likely to regret much you do today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have more to deal with today than you think -- but much of it will turn out to be routine. A surprise announcement has you making plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you are anticipating may not be in sync with the true possibilities, but you're eager to break through norms as you prepare for tomorrow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A discovery takes you further than you ever thought you'd go today -- literally or figuratively. A family member helps you over a hurdle.