ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can solve a particular problem quickly by taking a head-on approach, or you can be dramatic for effect and still get the job done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your communication skills will surely come in handy today -- and on one or two occasions, they may do something new and unexpected for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been trying to put something together for a group that doesn't really seem cohesive, and today you may change your mind altogether.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A quick look back at where you've recently been will tell you all you need to know about your campaign to secure a new position.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to isolate yourself to some degree today in order to extricate yourself from a situation that offers you nothing good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let your mood swings affect those around you today, and if necessary, you may have to go off on your own to regain your equilibrium.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are you truly melancholy, or are you simply bored? This is a good question to ask yourself, but you must be willing to answer honestly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you are hoping for at this time may not be possible -- at least not if you keep doing things in the usual ways. Try something new today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be intruding on a situation that is not about you -- and nor should it be! Be honest with yourself and you'll see this is true.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The question "why?" yields some unusual answers today that don't really seem to make sense at first -- but you'll make connections later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you're willing to laugh at yourself, the more others will laugh with you -- which is a good thing, because it will promote loyalty.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are ready to make a transformation that you've conceived as a kind of cure-all, though you know it can't solve all your problems.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Is honesty really the best policy? Today you may come to the conclusion that to reveal all would be a mistake difficult to recover from.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though a loved one is holding you back in some way. Instead of pulling away, why not invite them to come along with you?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You aren't likely to find yourself in the No. 1 spot today, but being second will serve for the time being. You have some studying to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can surely work out a way to address an uncomfortable issue with a friend or loved one, but first you must admit your own culpability.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Sure, your autonomy is important to you now as always -- but today you have a very good reason to follow that herd instinct you're feeling.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be in sync with another the way you would like to be, but to adjust right now threatens to throw a lot of things off-kilter.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The moment you make an assumption of any kind today is the moment you'll find yourself in hot water. Deal only in what you know.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Irresponsibility is one thing, but recklessness is another altogether. The former may endanger you today, but the latter may endanger others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to get quite a surprise today if you jump into a new situation without preparing as you should. Be thoughtful and cautious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You and a friend have quite a bond, but today it may be strained for reasons passing understanding. It's best not to react too strongly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- If you find yourself worrying over things you cannot control, take a moment and think about something you can, and you'll be put at ease.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you've been looking for is likely closer to you than it has been since the beginning. If your timing is right, it can be yours today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to encounter a learning opportunity today in the most surprising of places, and this lesson will stay learned!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must avoid secrecy today, and you must dissuade others from indulging in it for any reason. Full disclosure is what it's all about!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is likely to get closer to you than is comfortable, but you don't want to overreact, surely. It may be time for a private talk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your emotions may take you on quite a ride today, for reasons you don't yet understand. You can expect to vacillate between extremes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your exuberance about a coming involvement will no doubt get others to sign on as well. Isn't it nice to know you're trusted that way?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You needn't be inhibited in any way today -- but take care that you aren't letting so much out that you put yourself in a vulnerable position.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to overindulge today, but there are certain things you both want and need that will be within reach -- so grab them!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You aren't likely to repeat the mistakes you make today, but that doesn't mean you can't learn from them. Study carefully what you do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Whether you're right or wrong, you're going to have a lot to say today -- and there will be plenty to listen to you. Don't get cocky!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel certain conflicting impulses today, and the safest course is to avoid letting either of them dictate your behavior.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You and a friend who have been fighting needn't fight any more, and today is the day for you both to acknowledge that -- and reconcile.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you put out into the world today is likely to come back to you in some form in the not-too-distant future. You must think and act wisely!