ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may come face to face with a formidable opponent today -- and one who represents the authority of the status quo. You mustn't be cowed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are feeling unusually generous today, but take care that you don't give away something that you will soon miss dearly. Be sensible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be aware of making a pivotal decision today, but even a seemingly insignificant decision can soon affect things in a big way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There is likely no precedent for you to study today as you try to solve a sudden problem. You'll have to rely on trial and error.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Circumstances are likely to improve today, allowing you to do more with the limited resources you currently have available to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more practical you are today, the more likely you'll be to advance -- not only your own agenda, but someone else's as well. Both are essential.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others will make it clear that they want you in their corner as they face something challenging today. You can provide valuable assistance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take a few practice swings today before making any serious attempt to hit the ball out of the park. If nothing else, you'll score style points.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Pay attention to the way someone else does something you're eager to try. You can learn a lot about what to expect when it's your turn.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your alliances may be put to the test as someone is threatened by an outside force. You can be the first to come to the rescue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to have all your ducks in a row by day's end, as many things are about to happen that could very well upset your daily routine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You receive an unusual offer today, and you'll want to get the honest opinion of several friends before you formulate your response.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you're working on is likely to offer up a few new complications and difficulties today, but you can address them in new and creative ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may think that a certain situation will soon require you to make a personal sacrifice, but this is a premature judgment. Look closer!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Love and romance are favored today as you look for just the right thing to do for someone close to you. Trust your instincts and skills.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That part of you that enjoys a good adventure now and then is yearning for some action. Today's a good day to make an exciting plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must weigh the potential of a certain experience against the very real chance of a setback if you jump in without taking sensible precautions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Thinking and feeling go hand in hand today, especially as you formulate a plan that will likely require you to break out of your comfort zone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do better than most today when faced with an unforeseen obstacle. Your ability to come up with an alternative approach serves you well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your success today inspires others, and you may become something of a role model to those who realize your way may be the best way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to put a practical need on a back burner today as you deal with a loved one's far more pressing issues. Don't turn away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be called upon to explain yourself today, but you needn't reveal all of your secrets lest a rival learn a bit too much about you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may wish that a mere flirtation would blossom into something more, but are you really ready for the kind of commitment this would require?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your emotions are likely to be quite near the surface today, and you may have to work hard to come up with a plan that is not foolhardy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can move forward today without taking undue advantage of anyone in the process. Each step you take sends a clear message.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your contribution to a group effort may not yield the results you were hoping for today, but others will be appreciative no matter what.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a friend may well discover something new about your relationship today as a result of a sudden surge in collaborative activity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to make a few subtle moves today in order to record any real progress -- especially where a certain relationship is concerned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on what you can see, not simply what you can imagine. Ultimately, your inner visions will be valuable, but today only reality counts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be asked to step so far out of your comfort zone that you don't recognize what is really required of you at all. Take a leap of faith.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll find yourself relying on a friend more than you had expected, but everything that happens should benefit you both equally.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Frustration may be unavoidable today, but you can perhaps rise above it if you remember just what role you play in the scheme of things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The secret of your own success is not lost on you at all at this time, though others may be wondering how you do it. Share what you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can be far more daring today than anyone around you, and the results will surely surprise those who can't take the same risks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- If you find that your behavior is getting all the wrong reactions today, you can adjust quickly and set things right without losing ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A message sent yields more than one returned, and you may find yourself wondering why certain people have gotten themselves involved in this.