ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's important for you to keep up with someone else's assessments of a developing situation, as you'll be collaborating before you know it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An Aries native gets very close to you during a practice run of sorts, and what you learn as a result can give you the advantage you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend steps in and assesses a certain situation for you, making you feel a lot better about what you've done and what you can do next.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may miss something quite obvious today that could affect your performance in the days to come, but a friend fills you in adequately.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you think you need may be in direct contradiction with what someone else thinks is required, so you must negotiate and arrive at a compromise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be tempted to throw gasoline on an already smoldering situation, but if you really think about it, you'll hold off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be the subject of some study today by those who have chosen to work against you and not with you. This is nothing to be afraid of.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others may speculate about a situation you're keeping under wraps, and you'll be entertained by the theories they come up with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Confidence is likely to wax and wane today, so you'll want to time your more important efforts to coincide with positive upswings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're facing a situation that you'd much rather postpone, but that is not possible. Your fear must not hold you back; move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in control of a situation that someone else has let get out of hand. Resist the temptation to point fingers, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Waiting for what you think you need may actually work against you today, as your sense of reality has been skewed somehow.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can approach even your most dedicated opponents with understanding today -- and that's the only way to keep things under control.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can be more optimistic than others today, in large part because you've not let yourself be fooled by someone saying that all is lost.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your naturally creative approach to unscheduled affairs can give you a distinct advantage, but it won't last long, so you must act quickly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are flirting with energy fluctuations today that threaten to knock you off track. A friend or co-worker saves the day just in time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must hold a dark mood at bay today while tending to affairs that were not originally a part of your overall plan. It's not about you right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- No matter where you travel today, you'll be dealing with someone who needs, at the very least, your moral support to face a threatening situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be facing a certain contradiction that has you confused about something you thought you knew well. Dig deeper for the whole truth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel one of your bad moods descending upon you today. If you don't think you can stave it off, you must warn friends and loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be surprised to learn that a surprise you had in store for another has been effectively nullified. What are you going to do next?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Avoid sudden outbursts today, or any kind of behavior that could mispresent your situation. Interactions may prove complicated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The sooner you start, the sooner you'll be finished -- and that will add up to more time to do the things you want to do. It's that simple.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be trying to play both ends against the middle today -- a strategy that is not advised. Energy shifts support a direct approach.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your interests are quite varied, but today you'll be directed toward something very specific that can provide a handsome payout in little time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Money matters may prove a little more complicated than expected today, but if you employ a tried-and-true approach, you can minimize any risk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can solve a very complicated puzzle today -- but not on your own. You must work with others and be willing to share any gains.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find that your usual response to someone else's "nonsense" isn't appropriate today, as the issue is more serious than that.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to keep certain things under wraps today, even as you do certain things that telegraph to some what your true intentions are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your expectations may at first be dashed at one point today, only to be fully satisfied later. This will be a kind of vindication.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- News from an old friend far from home has you eager to reconnect -- but that may prove difficult today. Lines of communication should be open tomorrow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have much to contribute to a project managed by someone else -- but you must stop short of taking over, much as you would like to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You needn't secure agreement from everyone you know and work with today, but making everyone aware of key issues is surely possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not enjoy being at the periphery of the action today, but it's where you belong because it's where you can surely do the most good.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A situation is evolving that will require a good deal of flexibility on your part. You must get certain personal issues settled right away.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Difficulties may arise from a decision made on the spur of the moment today. Don't waste time looking back; look forward and get moving.