ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your usual lines of communication may not be available to you today, for whatever reason; you must take an old-fashioned approach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When you have to say something more than once to the same people today, you're sure to be frustrated. Be clear the first time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to admire the skill displayed by someone much younger than you today. This shouldn't prove frustrating, but inspiring.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be tempted to disguise yourself in order to insert yourself into a situation in which you don't belong. This is not wise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You expect to be treated fairly today, and so you must treat others fairly as well. Now is no time to assume your authority is greater.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A threat is easily avoided today simply by following your instincts and staying close to those who share with you an awareness of the situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is no time for you to overindulge in anything that might prove dangerous to you in copious amounts. Moderation will keep you safe today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will know immediately when you are stepping outside of your comfort zone and into a new situation that can prove dangerous. Watch your step!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your behavior has been somewhat baffling to others recently, but today you should be able to explain yourself to those who will listen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself at a disadvantage today simply because you haven't done your homework recently. You can and must commit to catching up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Just when you think you have a moment to breathe and take stock today, you're likely to be slammed with several new and time-sensitive tasks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be looking forward to a conversation that you know you need to have, but if you raise the issue today, all should go well indeed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be tempted to conceal the truth from someone who is asking for an honest account of things -- but you must tell it like it happened!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The more you try to push someone into a weaker position today, the more you'll find yourself slipping up. Avoid this conflict!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your options may seem rather ordinary to you at first, but later in the day, you'll realize that circumstances have changed in a dramatic way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your good ideas are only as good, in truth, as what they yield to you in the way of accomplishment and reward. You're onto something today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've denied your responsibility for something in the recent past for long enough. Today, coming clean is your first and best option.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Some may disagree with you, but you have a knack for dealing with stubborn issues, and today you think you know how to get someone moving again.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Before you think about giving orders to others, focus on yourself and what you must do. Circumstances are changing; you must be flexible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The last thing you want is to conflict with someone who is better prepared for such an encounter than you are. Steer clear of perceived threats.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a partner may come to realize today than you're the only ones who can address a certain situation effectively. The time is now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There needn't be any escalation of tension or hard feelings today, as you're in a position that allows you to defuse a situation at will.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can rely on yourself in a way that you have resisted recently, but know not why. Today, your confidence and abilities are surely increasing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have a schedule to keep and you mustn't let anyone stop you from being where you have planned to be at the appointed hour today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Because you are feeling more creative than usual, you may run afoul of someone who insists that everything be done by the book today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know how things work -- or you used to. Today, you may be confused by something that would have been simple to you not very long ago.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't forget to consider any possible long-term effects of what you do today -- especially if what you do flies in the face of convention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Two paths seem to converge today, and where they meet, you'll likely be presented with the kind of choice you thought you'd never have to make.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something that no one else around you is willing to try falls into your lap, and if you choose to attempt it, you will benefit in untold ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been away from the center of things for quite a while, and today you may be able to return -- without fanfare, of course. Do you dare?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you give another with enrich you as well. Decision-making proves easier than expected, especially if you front-load key activities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It may be time, once again, to double down on something that only you seemed to believe in. Today, however, you can attract support.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've not been taking care of yourself in the way you've been encouraged to by those around you. Do they care more about you than you do?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your choice is simple today: You can either help someone with a difficult endeavor or get out of the way. Don't be an obstruction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself involved in a bit of mischief today, and though it wasn't your idea, you'll wind up having to share in the cost.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Guessing is likely to prove a costly mistake today; you'll want to deal at all times in that which is accurately quantifiable.