ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're after novelty and originality at this time, and yet you have only the usual tools to work with. You must, then, think outside the box.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If the answer you seek isn't immediately available to you today, don't panic. A little patience and a thorough examination will do the trick.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are supporting someone in ways that others cannot, and that will surely be appreciated today. Focus on well-being, inside and out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Putting your own needs first may be difficult for you today, but saying what must be said to maintain a certain advantage is a no-brainer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Minding your own business today may mean minding the business of some others. This may seem counterintuitive, but you'll see it makes sense.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's time for you to stop shortchanging yourself. Stand up for what you believe in, and insist that others give you your due from now on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Messages of all kinds are likely to come to you fast and furiously today -- and in all forms. You must deal with a bureaucratic logjam.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Getting along better with another may simply be a matter of addressing a minor error made some time ago. Remember that both of you are responsible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A Leo native may press you to do something you are loath to do, and today is certainly not the day to step out of your comfort zone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't mistake what you are truly feeling today for some other kind of emotional rumblings. Try to stay objective.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't make any big decisions by proxy today; be present, and remember that only the people in the room can influence what happens.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're coming very close to a boundary of which someone else is very protective. See if you can back away without attracting attention.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A friend or family member reaches out to you today, but you may not recognize either the need or the significance of the timing until tomorrow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your natural charisma will certainly come into play today. Be sure to spend enough time with each individual that you have a lasting impact.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do something that will surely be remembered today -- but if you feel you're simply playing to the cheap seat, you might reconsider.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your tact will help others do what is right today, and you will find yourself in charge of those who are leading the way to something big.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your energy is quite expansive at this time, but you must be sure to control yourself if you're going to avoid bowling people over.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are eager to secure an advantage over a rival today, and you may do so if you're also willing to make a sacrifice for someone in need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your ability to inspire others will have many doing what might have been unthinkable only yesterday. Don't forget your own desires.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're tempted to sit back and let things happen very much on their own today -- but is that really the best use of your time? Think again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be grappling with a number of key issues, and fate will come up again and again. It may be time to study the stars once more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your position is recognized and your importance well acknowledged, and yet you don't feel fully validated. What is it you need today?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take the hand of someone who has been reaching out to you, and play the dual role of tour guide and teacher. You have much to learn yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to get some criticism today for doing what you said you would not. The truth is that you're never to be in danger at any time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Where do you rank in the hierarchy? You can do many things today that help answer this tricky question in no uncertain terms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a keen sense of the prevailing winds, and yet you are still tempted to go against the will of the crowd. What are the possible gains?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know best how to take care of yourself in most situations, but that which arises today may require you to rely on someone else for a time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your supporters are likely to come to your aid today, but not en masse. You must figure out how to optimize their one-at-a-time approach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What happens today is neither good nor bad, but how you think about it will surely shift the balance one way or another. Focus on your attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Progress may be interrupted for a time today, but you can use this as a rare opportunity to address an issue others are ignoring.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can score points today merely by pointing out what someone else is doing wrong -- but this isn't likely going to sit well with you. Why do it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are trying to overcome an obstacle that you yourself erected in your path. This realization contributes to real progress today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A reunion that should be pleasurable isn't likely to be if you walk in with a chip on your shoulder. This is not a competition.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An offer made yesterday is likely to be invalidated today, but not because of anything you do. Certain tensions escalate as a result.

AQUARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care of those today who have taken care of you in the past. All involved may realize that only group efforts can pay off right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Pay close attention to the clock today, and don't let up when you feel that time is running short. That's when you must focus most.