ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Any attempt at fooling another will only come back to haunt you -- and very soon, too. Stick to the truth no matter how difficult it may be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're trying too hard to impress someone whose opinion doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Focus on what works best for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot avoid all conflict today, but you can ease tensions some and prevent things from getting out of hand. An agreement is possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your serious side may keep your more jovial self from enjoying the day as you had hoped. What's going on that you can't yet talk about?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Fighting against something that cannot be truly identified is merely a waste of time and energy. Apply yourself to that which can be done!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have trouble climbing out of the emotional rut you find yourself in when you awake today. It's time to reach out to a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your point of view isn't likely to be appreciated by others, but that's no reason to abandon it. Time will prove the validity of your position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Things may not be as they seem at first, but a close look will let you in on a few secrets that cannot be known by others until a later date.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can afford to be more generous today than you had perhaps planned. Giving to others is tantamount to giving to yourself, in fact.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find things just a bit rough around the edges for your taste today. Anything you can do to improve matters will be appreciated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you aren't being untrue to yourself by being true to another. It may sound counterintuitive, but it's quite possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Hard work can yield remarkable results today, but they may not be what you had anticipated. Still, you'll find value in many surprises.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Honest talk can yield the answers you seek at this time, but you must be prepared to hear something that is likely to come as a big surprise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Are the odds against you, or are you simply looking at things from a vulnerable position? It's time to refresh your outlook.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you feel others looking over your shoulder, you can do something to shock, to delight or to impress -- the choice is all yours today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Why are you waiting for someone else to make the first move when you know what needs to be done and that you can do it well? Go for it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want someone to go over what you do today to make sure that no errors are made that might set you back when forward motion must continue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can put yourself in position to help another when the time for providing it arrives, but will you know when that is? Pay attention!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you may be trying to do something behind your back at this time, and you must assess quickly whether this is good or bad.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take all necessary precautions today and be sure you have a clear destination in mind before setting out on any kind of lengthy journey.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may discover, looking back at a recent endeavor, that you dodged a bullet in some way. You must avoid such dangers in the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be sure today that you are embarking on something new with your eyes wide open. You don't want to make any costly errors, surely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Money matters come to the fore today, just when you thought you could relax a bit and perhaps even indulge in something rather expensive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The time has come for you to quit something in order to make room in your life for something that is far more interesting to you right now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Focus on practicality today, and leave the dreaming to those who don't have very much on the line right now. You've got to get some work done!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know how to make certain things happen today that others are unclear about. There's no such thing as being too bold right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Share your feelings with those who seem to care about you, and you'll benefit from the counsel you receive afterward. Don't be secretive!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Much may be on the line today as you deal with those who have a lot in common with you. Make no assumptions and answer questions truthfully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you have to guess at something today, you will want some time to make certain calculations first. You can't afford to be too far astray.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The only thing worse than being talked about today is not being talked about -- but there is likely to be a lot of talk, one way or the other.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- When offered something you cannot accept, do all you can to be kind and gracious. You don't have to tell anyone what you are really thinking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do much for another today even as you serve your own needs, as you are very much alike in ways that matter most right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to do unto others as you would have them do unto you, especially when the going gets tough and help is in short supply.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Fair treatment is what it's all about today, and you can show others what it really means when a situation arises that requires care.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have enough time and ample resources today to pursue your agenda -- but take care that you keep some others in mind as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to see some changes made but you're not exactly sure how to go about leading that charge. Talk about what you want with others.