ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have some serious work to do today, and the sooner you begin, the sooner you will be securely on the right track.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone you see only rarely is likely to offer you a piece of advice that you simply cannot ignore. He or she knows what you need today!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that you don't overstep your bounds, for doing so may actually result in your being stripped of certain key duties.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A major conflict is likely to envelop you at this time if you are not careful to navigate the central issues with great care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can minimize any damage done as a result of a careless error -- then, take the time to figure out how to avoid that same error in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know how you want things to pan out today, but there may be one or two obstacles standing in your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good day for making a big statement that will in no way go unheard or be misunderstood. It's time that others listen to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Pay attention to various trends that are developing, as they will indicate to you what adjustments you must make in your own behavior.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Quality control may be a major issue throughout the day; you mustn't put up with anyone who is willing to turn in work that is under par.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll get the answers you want today, but you're going to have to jump through a few hoops before you are truly satisfied.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Focus on those things that are simple and straightforward. When you encounter something complicated, you can bypass it -- for now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those who remain calm in moments of stress can teach you a great deal about how to behave in certain situations that are unavoidable today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You and others will have to work closely together to be sure that everything gets done and everyone gets where they are supposed to go.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a keen eye for what is missing today, and your input will keep others -- and yourself -- from skipping what is so essential.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can learn a great deal from watching others do what you already feel quite confident doing. Even a master has things to learn!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be making a decision prematurely, but no one is likely to tell you so. Be ready to read the signs as you come to them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your true motives are far less selfish and sinister than others may suspect; in fact, you have their best interest at heart.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to need a little extra something to see you through the day. This is a time when you'll want your creativity to kick in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone has put all the pieces into place and now wants you to keep everything in order. You are certainly up to the task.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It may take more thought than usual today to put together a schedule that you and your comrades can stick to through thick and thin.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The daylight hours may seem routine compared to what comes your way after dark.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You won't be able to accomplish your mission entirely on your own today; trust in those who have been there to show you the way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone you trust will be ready to go to bat for you if you find that you are unable to for any reason.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Do what you can to steer clear of any negative energy, as you will find it useless -- and even actively detrimental.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You claim to be doing something for someone else, when in fact you will surely be the biggest beneficiary of your own efforts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can teach those around you a great deal today -- not by showing them what to do, but rather how to behave in a professional situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There is a time for talking and a time for listening, and rarely is there any gray area in this regard. Today, it's time to listen!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may want to change your game plan before the day is out, but use caution! Someone who did just that recently underwent severe hardship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want to reach out to someone you know only casually in the attempt to begin building a more meaningful relationship.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find the task before you rather daunting, but take care you don't isolate yourself as a result. Communication can surely help!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to start slowly and build up a head of steam steadily until you reach the pace that is most satisfying to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your prospects are improving -- and they were never bad to begin with! Now is the time to put your money where your mouth is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A conservative approach may be most comfortable to you, but without taking any kind of risk you will score no measurable gains.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you are trying to do today may require an outsider's perspective to see what is really going on. Be open to change at all times.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to receive input from someone who doesn't really understand your motives or intentions. Don't become defensive, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can put yourself in a good position today, with high expectations. What comes your way eventually should satisfy many personal needs.