ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be surprised by the appearance of someone who has been out of the picture for quite some time. A new phase of interaction begins.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can do what you've promised, but you don't want to do it the way others have done it in the past. Novelty is the name of the game!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you give a loved one today is bound to come back to you several times over in the near future. Consider your efforts an investment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Perhaps you've been just a bit too secretive of late, because there are those who are determined to uncover whatever it is you are hiding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today may be the day when you encounter a competitor you cannot beat in the usual way. This contest will require careful preparation on your part.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're surely going to want a second opinion today. It's not that you don't trust the first, but you likely have more on the line than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's not a matter of quantity today but quality -- and you know how to get the best out of those who have chosen to work with you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are after something that has been desired by many for quite some time. What makes you think you have an advantage? Because you do!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Something that goes wrong today leads you to something else that is very, very right -- and you're not the only one to think so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Decisions you make today will have to be reviewed by someone in charge, but that will be no cause for worry. You can support your position.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- While waiting for one thing to happen, you're likely to witness something else that proves to be much more important by day's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself in the perfect position today to see what's going on in the spotlight as well as behind the scenes. Take notes!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good time to reach out to someone who seems adrift. You can exert a controlling influence -- and enjoy some benefits yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- One idea gives way to another and another throughout the day. What you come up with in the end is something that is surely a win-win.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone contributes to a group effort in a way that complements your efforts. Together you can have a bright future, so join forces soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Not everyone will approve of your methods today, though your motives are likely above reproach. There's no reason to change course right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your protean ability to "shape-shift" and reinvent yourself to suit changing circumstances will surely come in handy many times today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have thought a stressful phase had passed, but today you're likely to experience something difficult that seems like a rerun.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be facing certain restrictions today, but that doesn't mean you can't say what's on your mind. Be creative; you'll find a way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone's plea strikes to the heart of a very difficult matter today, and you'll likely find yourself in a position to help. Do so!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are at the center of something that is getting more difficult by the day. It's time for you to exert all the influence you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can surely stand out today, and it won't take a lot of time or effort. You have to ask yourself, however, if that's what you really want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any reversals you experience today can themselves be reversed rather quickly -- provided you don't let a sour attitude hold you back.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Generosity makes all the difference today, and you want to be sure that you are recognized for all that you give in times of crisis.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can turn in an impressive performance today merely by focusing on what must be done. You needn't try to show off in any way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who is eager to be by your side offers a piece of advice to you today that, if taken, can bring about an important, lasting change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A certain mystery keeps getting more and more convoluted the more you work to solve it. This is a good time to set it aside -- temporarily.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The shape of things to come is unclear to you, but a little more thought and homework will allow you to see what's coming in sharp relief.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A journey you've planned may have to wait as you address an urgent issue at home. Don't think for a moment that you won't soon be on your way!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to get to the heart of a difficult issue -- but today something comes between you and the source of clear, lasting vision.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are the possessor of knowledge that someone is keen to have as well -- but are you willing to share it? Negotiations begin today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Certain tendencies, if given free rein, are likely to get you into some trouble today. You must be willing to do what is required.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be trying to develop a logical formula for something that defies logic. Before the day is out, you'll conceive of a new methodology.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Hard work yields valuable rewards today, though they may be of a sort that is hard to recognize at first. The work must be done!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are nearing a place of equilibrium at this time in which need and desire are almost one and the same. Much can be done right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You find yourself standing at the junction between comprehension and confusion today. Progress requires the intervention of a good friend.