ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can surely be beaten today, even at something at which you are considered an expert. Much depends on how you view your opponents.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may take things very personally today, even those issues that require a more objective stance. Hold off on making a key decision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your work ethic allows you to make considerable progress today, even though the odds are not in your favor. A good friend tests your patience.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care today that you're not merely making decisions because it is expected of you. You must be fully invested before exerting your authority.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The control you have habitually had over a certain situation is likely to wane significantly today. It's time to consider an alternative.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There is an element of vanity in what you do today, and there's nothing wrong with that at all. Make sure the right people see you in action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Cockiness must not be confused with confidence today. The latter is essential, but the former can lead you down a very dangerous path.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Everything you do today is likely to be subject to some scrutiny, but you are confident that your performance will be praiseworthy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Make no mistake about it: Today there is only one path for you to take, and it should be quite clear to you immediately upon waking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you don't get the proper signals ahead of time, even routine efforts may prove difficult, and the desired results impossible to achieve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Both your strengths and weaknesses will figure prominently today; how you manage them will attract the attention of someone in charge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's very important that you keep business and personal affairs as separate as possible today. Don't be goaded into doing something rash.

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.