ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't let things go too far today even as you encourage those around you to take action in support of a central issue. Balance is key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be surprised to learn that others are capable of doing what you've always assumed could not be done. Things turn on a dime today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're hoping others support you today, even from afar. As you wait to see how things fall out you can get a lot of important work done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to be in touch with a few good friends today as you stay informed and fair with regard to how you interpret a certain situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time for you to break the rules, as you're likely to be made an example of if you go too far and get caught. Play it safe -- for now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a partner are coming up with many good ideas, but today may be too soon for you to put them into action. Keep on making plans!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The day is likely to progress in a surprising fashion, and once you're in the middle of something new, the pace is likely to quicken.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Beware of those who would pursue their own agendas without any consideration for those around them. You may have to lay down the law.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may realize that the position you are currently in gives you some authority -- but you must be sure to wield it with great care.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to answer questions in just the right order today -- which means that you must also ask certain questions without delay.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be put on the spot at some point today, but no one is likely to demand of you anything that you cannot deliver. Be ready.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which may seem obvious to you is in no way obvious to those on the other side of the issue you're espousing. Get in touch!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find that someone is more prepared than you are to face what is coming your way. Instead of giving up, offer to join forces.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A minor mix-up has you wondering what may happen next -- but you also realize that nothing need derail you at this time. Have some fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The simplest instructions yield the greatest rewards today, so be sure to put things in a way that others can easily understand them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be knocked off balance today by someone who doesn't realize how he or she is breaking the rules -- but this shouldn't last long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in the mood for something special today -- and you may have it if you're willing to spend a little more than you are used to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The situation you find yourself in today may be the result of a practical joke gone wrong. This is something you do not want to repeat!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be backed into a corner by someone who is not likely to take "no" for an answer. Quick thinking on your part saves the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you thought was well on the way to completion hasn't even started yet -- and this realization will require you to rethink plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Stick to what you know today in order to make a fine showing in a situation that otherwise won't allow you to demonstrate your true skills.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A rather convoluted message comes your way today. You make sense of it just in time to use the information it contains to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There are always going to be those who say "no" when "yes" is the only clear answer, so you needn't give them the time of day. Carry on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A financial surprise may have you scrambling to make the best use of available funds today. When in doubt, follow in another's footsteps.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to encounter someone who is making things up as he goes along -- but you needn't follow suit. Trust your methods.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are taking chances that might adversely affect those around you today -- so you must, by all means, be clear in your methods and motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You needn't subscribe to someone's methods today; your own should suffice -- and indeed, it's a good time to put them to the test!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something new unfolds in a manner that pulls you in, and when it's time to back out again, you may find it difficult. A friend likely steps in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone who claims to know you quite well makes the wrong call, and it will be up to you to set things right. There will be time for talk later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Pay attention to all the indicators that are available to you today; there is much going on around you of which you are only marginally aware.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been putting things off long enough, and today grants you a unique opportunity to catch up on your responsibilities with little risk.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Certain hazards will be unavoidable today, so why do anything that will increase the likelihood of endangering yourself? Play it safe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be enjoying the kinds of benefits you expected in the wake of certain recent efforts -- and remedying the situation is up to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may be trying to shock you into doing what goes against your nature, and you're having none of it! It's time to walk away.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy something today that you last enjoyed a long, long time ago. This doesn't mean, however, that you should overindulge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Once the wheels are turning, it will be quite difficult to stop them again; you must be sure that forward motion is desirable right now.