ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- When all else fails, reach out to someone who's been out of the picture for quite a while. This last-ditch effort can pay off!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Whether in the spotlight or behind the scenes, you can do much to impact the affairs of others in positive ways. Someone wants to know a secret.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Guard information carefully today, as you know that it can't be shared with everyone and might do harm if disseminated carelessly by others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Focus on income and expenses today. Give some thought to a new play seemingly designed to give your financial situation a boost.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Though certain your actions would have spoken for you, today you may be called upon to explain your motives from some days or weeks ago.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You needn't sacrifice enjoyment for profit today; you can have both, especially if you take a friend up on an offer made behind the scenes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22) -- Read the fine print today or you may find yourself falling victim to a scam that is actually quite obvious to anyone aware of all the details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you have in common with another is likely to be highlighted today. You can now make a plan that is far more inclusive than usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take the time today to disassemble something so that you better understand it when it's put back together -- and make no assumptions!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can indulge in something today that takes you back to your childhood. Don't overdo it, however, and get lost in your memories.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What seems trivial or even completely unimportant is likely to feature prominently in some very important business today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can find out exactly what you need to know today if you look beneath the surface. Hidden currents make all the difference right now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Stress rises today as your expectations become more specific. It may be that you're trying to reach a goal that is not yet attainable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Avoid anything that requires you to be in one place for any length of time. You're in the mood to go here and there willy-nilly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can get more mileage out of laughing today than out of any other approach -- including one that has worked well for you in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You won't have to make any sort of sacrifice today in order to come to another's aid, and you must keep it that way if you choose to help others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be in a rather dangerous mood today -- or so some others may claim. In truth, you're merely showing more of your true colors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you need, someone else can surely use as well -- and vice versa. Don't try to make distant arrangements; get up close and personal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A fragmented notion of something once very important to you will allow you to get reacquainted with certain ideas you thought were outdated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself doing some otherwise routine things in very unusual ways today. This suggests that you're ready for a change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A reunion of sorts reminds you of what is more important to you than the things in which you've been recently immersed. Branch out!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more you fear making certain mistakes, the more likely you will be to make them. Unburden yourself of any notions of being perfect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Being aware of all that goes on around you is absolutely necessary, and may also prove more difficult than anticipated. Don't get lazy!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may ask for your opinions on certain topics today, but it may not be time for you to share just yet. Find a way to decline politely.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be in a period of flux at this time, and the most subtle shifts will likely be the most important to you today. Pay close attention!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Watch a certain someone in action today and you'll see what it means to be on the ball. You'll recognize a new opportunity -- go for it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may receive two messages today that individually don't amount to much, but that together give you all the information you need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Far from where you are right now, things are happening that are likely to affect you very soon. Prepare yourself and those around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Try to tackle too much at once today and you're likely to be ineffectual. Prioritize and deal with each thing one at a time for best results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your list of duties may be growing at this time, but you have what it takes to deal with them all in a responsible manner. Others imitate you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is no time to harbor regrets -- and in fact, it's likely you won't have the time you would need to indulge in such negative reflection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your personal power may wax and wane throughout the day, so you must be ready to ride the waves of energy while keeping an eye on your goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to want to stand by your principles today, no matter what difficulties may arise. Inner strength counts most.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may go from zero to 60 alarmingly fast today, so when you have the opportunity to slow things down a bit, by all means, do so!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to end up doing something for nothing today, so be sure to have solid intentions and a means of assessing your effectiveness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There's no rule that says you cannot make a change today if you find your current path is leading you nowhere -- or worse, into clear danger.