ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A misinterpretation of sorts may set the ball rolling in the wrong direction. It's up to you to restart things and restore order.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The positive and the negative may be closely conjoined -- but you have a way of spotting what is best in almost any situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can employ charm and humor to great effect throughout the day -- and even turn your most vocal critic into something of a supporter.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be ready to jump into the whirling waters of confusion when you are called upon; you know how to navigate the worst of currents.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to stay out of another's way, exerting as little influence as possible, while he or she gets the lay of the land.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's important that you stay the course today, whatever it may be. Even if you feel it is not right -- it must be acceptable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't be inflexible; there are those who will want you to acquiesce to their demands -- but a compromise is more in order.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which is crystal clear must be your guiding light, no matter how simple or out of date it may be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your dreams may have been full of images that will be revisited throughout your waking hours. Pay attention to those that are shadowy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be playing catch-up throughout much of the day; be sure to make time for someone who has been waiting patiently for your attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have been formulating your current position for quite some time, though some may not fully understand where you got your information.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a way of boosting the confidence of those around you, making them more efficient and effective. Today is no exception.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may be challenging you at this time. You don't want to react before you are ready to bring all your talents to bear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Premature action on your part can only work against you today; be sure that you are ready when called upon to do your duty.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone you thought was an ally has been working against you in ways. It may be time for an honest talk.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to be recognized not for accomplishments that you think will be remembered, but for those that will not. They mean the most to you right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be chosen by someone in authority to work out a problem that he or she has been unable to crack. You hold the key.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A conflict may develop over an issue that is really nothing more than a difference in personal taste. No one is wrong here!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Information comes to you from many sources, but what you hear firsthand is likely to be more applicable than anything you read.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Face-to-face communication will come in handy throughout the day -- and may prove indispensible during evening hours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are eager to get cracking on something that is truly compelling to you -- but first you must finish a routine, even dreary, project.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Avoid engaging in the kind of rampant criticism that others enjoy; you don't want to find fault with anyone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A certain task is made much more enjoyable by the participation of someone whose company you enjoy and from whom you learn key lessons.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you do in and around the home can center and settle you, and prepare you for a more hectic time to come. Harmony and confidence are key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your will is quite strong, but you must guard against becoming aggressive or, even worse, combative. Some compromises are surely necessary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are not interested in being a good loser today -- but still, you will have to take what comes in stride. Begin making plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be rather shaken by the decision another makes -- for he or she has been one to look up to, at least until now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want to change your thinking with regard to a certain plan of action. You can see certain dangers that are invisible to others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Scheduling your day may prove something of a puzzle, as you may have to be in two or three places at once -- or so it seems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will want to get something familiar done in a way you haven't attempted before. All things are in alignment, and ready for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are expecting something to happen in a particular way, but there are many ways it may happen -- and a surprise is surely in store.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You shouldn't be held back today, even if you are not feeling physically fit. Today's endeavors may prove more intellectual in nature.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you are able to arrange the time and the place, it will be important for you to do something as a favor for one in charge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want your own needs met, of course, but much satisfaction will come of shared efforts that address the needs of the group.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who has been out of the picture for a while may haunt your memory in ways that prove unsettling at first -- then inspirational.