ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't just go through the motions today; if you want to do something the right way, start at the beginning and work through all the steps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may discover that you can do very well what someone -- and even yourself -- thought perhaps was over your head in some way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good time to get in touch with someone who figured prominently in your professional development. A word of thanks is in order.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know what's best for you, and how best to acquire it -- but right now, it would be wise for you to try satisfying another's desires.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to put your own needs on hold briefly as you come to the rescue of someone who finds him or herself in an impossible situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Repetition will surely enable you to remember -- and even master -- the most complicated of tasks today. Don't become impatient.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think that you're doing the best thing you can do to improve yourself at this time, but an expert has some sound advice for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may wake with the feeling that you have fallen behind somehow, but with a little more effort you can surely catch up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The difference between illusion and reality today may be difficult to discern -- especially if you're dealing with emotional issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The best way for you to demonstrate your prowess is to get busy doing what you do best. Don't just talk, as that impresses few.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have a clever new way of doing something that others would call routine -- but there's nothing routine about your methods right now!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's best to keep your opinions to yourself today until you are asked to share them -- and when you are, honesty is the best policy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your conscience may be getting in the way of your decision-making process at this time. This tells you that something should change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This is a good day to watch others go about their business. Take the time to assess what you see.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Make no mistake: You'll have to work for your rewards at this time. Little will come to you as a matter of course; don't rest on your laurels.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone important to you will surely believe in you and support your efforts -- though today, getting things started may prove difficult.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Though you expected to enjoy the day's events and endeavors, something may happen to taint things slightly. Don't let yourself be discouraged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in no mood to see things continue the way they have been going; you can shake things up and still connect with others in a good way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone who hasn't enjoyed the kind of perks you've recently enjoyed is wanting to hitch his wagon to your star -- and why not let him?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not working at peak efficiency at this time, and you know it -- so be sure to give yourself enough time to get everything done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you do for others will reflect well on you, of course -- but what surprises you is what others can and will do for you in return.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must accept certain facts today, or you're likely to butt heads with someone in charge. Don't take things personally at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take things one at a time today and you'll be able to make your way through a series of obstacles without being slowed down appreciably.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be having a slight crisis of confidence -- but working with a certain ally should enable you to recover very quickly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to get something done ahead of schedule in order to free up some time to tend to personal business. It can be done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone you trust is willing to step in and give you his or her opinion about your recent efforts. Listen up!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not agree entirely with someone else's assessment of a key situation; be willing to discuss things rationally, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Let someone else be your eyes and ears if you cannot be on the scene yourself. Pick someone you trust, who thinks the way you do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- One of your favorite people is likely to figure prominently in your own affairs, at least for a while. This can surely up the pleasure factor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect things to go wrong only when you are not paying attention to the small details. Others are impressed by your diligence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must strive for balance between the emotional and the intellectual today, no matter what the pursuit. Stick to the game plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have several valid ideas to put forth today, but one in particular will affect others by its originality -- and audacity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can derive a great deal of pleasure by dedicating yourself fully to a difficult task. Such hard work makes you feel good!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something you feel you desperately need may be in short supply today, but if you position yourself correctly, it can be yours.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which usually gets you down isn't likely to affect you in quite the same way today. You're riding a wave of positive spirits!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A strong beginning yields a strong conclusion -- unless you fail to see what it is that you really have going for you.