ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to come up against the one person today who can match you -- intellectually and physically. You do have one advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may become more deeply involved in someone else's affairs than you had anticipated, but the results are nothing short of sublime.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are able to see all sides of a key issue today, but it will prove quite difficult to persuade others that you know what to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which was temporary may well become permanent before this day is out. The steps you take as a result can teach you a great deal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What begins as nothing more than entertainment becomes very serious business in little time -- and others may have trouble keeping up with you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't necessarily want to be noticed doing what you do today. You have one chance to be in the shadows, but the opportunity is fleeting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A mistake made some time ago threatens to come back and cause you all kinds of trouble. A little quick thinking sets you free today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to set aside a major endeavor today in order to address a more fleeting issue that you simply cannot overlook.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You hear from an old friend, who has troubling news and needs help. This is a challenge that you are uniquely qualified to address.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you are waiting for may actually be right around the corner -- but are you ready to encounter it head-on? What do others say?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things may not be moving fast enough today to satisfy your taste for adventure -- or even, perhaps, outright danger. An option is at hand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to suffer through one or two situations that are nearly intolerable to you today in order to get to the one you will welcome.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can put things in a straightforward manner, or you can couch things in cryptic symbolism and hints. By all means, be direct today!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A reminder comes your way and has you wishing for the way things used to be -- until a good friend reminds you of the way things really were!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something untoward happens, but not through any fault of yours. You can do much to undo the problems that result -- but perhaps not in one day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to pass up a golden opportunity today in order to help a friend take advantage of one that presents itself quite unexpectedly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to clear the air, particularly with someone with whom you've quarreled over an issue that came between you recently.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do for another will be done for you in return -- and just in time, as it happens. This begins a positive trend for all concerned.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You want to be where the action is, but you know that you have too much on your plate today to abandon it in favor of fun and games.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not want to take the advice that is offered you today, but you had better do so, considering who it is that is doing the advising!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're wondering how you're going to get out of your current pickle, but your native cleverness will see you through, surely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone who knows you better than you suppose is likely to step in and assume a role you might never have expected him or her to take.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may need an attitude adjustment today, and you know just whom to go to in order to get it. He or she will surely make the time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can keep someone you love out of trouble today. What you have to offer is recognized by someone in the shadows and is soon revealed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Affordability becomes a major theme today, and you must be sure to account for all possible expenses before any money changes hands.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot be held responsible for something that happens on someone else's watch. You know how to keep everyone safe and sound!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're sure to have a lot to offer today, but you must wait your turn. There are those who have been far more patient than you will have to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have reason to give credit where credit is due today -- and it won't simply be because it is the right thing to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take notes and keep memoranda today. You must do all you can to remember even the most trivial events, as you may be required to recount them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You do not want to throw your lot in with those who have done little to no planning; such a risk is not worth taking at this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are able to take care of those around you today while taking care of yourself. Later in the day you may want some alone time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to strike a balance today between what you have to do and what you want to do. There's time for all of it, if you plan wisely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can move things along more quickly than usual today, but you must be ready to address an unexpected need late in the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll discover things that have been hidden away for quite some time and realize that they've been affecting you all along.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be sure to look at the clock from time to time today. You mustn't get so immersed in your work that you forget a long-standing commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Be patient and collect your thoughts carefully before expressing yourself openly to those who may be critical of your point of view.