ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have little comprehension of an overriding issue affecting higher-ups -- thank goodness! You don't want to be dealing with that!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find that it's nearly impossible to stick to a schedule that was imposed upon you. Take the time to rearrange things as necessary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your natural confidence will be enough to enable you to face a situation that may be rather frightening to others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be prepared to say "no" to one person while saying "yes" to another today -- and to explain your reasons for the decision you've made.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can promote your own agenda today in a way that doesn't rub anyone else the wrong way. The boss wants to hear what you have to say.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not have the energy you think you have today, so conservation will be a major concern at least once -- and probably twice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Energy will rise as inspiration hits you -- probably toward midday. Indeed, when all is working well, nothing can stop you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to try to get as much done in the least possible time -- but you can't afford to be sloppy. Efficiency is the issue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Errors are certainly opportunities to learn -- but one or two may not afford you the luxury of time, and require quick fixes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to get back to the basics today, and avoid overcomplicating issues that, on their own, can get complicated enough.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your overall strategy is sound, but your tactics may require some adjustment. A competitor seems to know what you'll do next.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to bend, but not break, the rules. The more you challenge another, the more heated an already volatile situation may become.

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.