ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be taking care of business in a few unusual ways today. Some may not respond initially, but in time, all will be on board.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time to address certain issues that have been put on a back burner over the past few days. Everyone realizes what must be done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be responsible for some essential housecleaning. Others will recognize your contribution to an important group effort.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have suggestions to offer today, but it's important that you do not appear critical. Be supportive, but instructive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself assuming a leadership position before the day is out -- even though what transpires may be outside your realm of experience.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Progress can be measured today in the smallest of increments; you mustn't expect things to happen swiftly, or in a dramatic fashion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others may think your behavior is somewhat random today, but you have a very specific goal in mind toward which you are progressing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It will be important for you to maintain good humor throughout a day that may be fraught with difficulty. You set the tone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Scheduling will take up much of your time today -- though not everyone will appreciate the puzzle that you are trying to put together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Though you can claim to be an expert at certain things, you acknowledge that there is still much to learn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be in your element today, and able to accomplish more than had originally been expected of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't shy away from the larger issues today. You'll be acknowledged for your fearlessness before the day is out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to determine how the day will end, but you can surely apply yourself fully and await the outcome patiently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself in need of a little more support today -- either emotionally or psychologically. You're not feeling up to snuff.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A conflict that others have created needn't affect you directly today. You can go about your business as if nothing at all is wrong.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others are expecting you to back down for some reason, but you'll have the opportunity to stand up and reaffirm your position.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to find yourself before a surprisingly large and appreciative audience. You know just what to say -- and when to say it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to persuade others that you are in the right -- but your behavior may sway them in a more organic fashion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may receive instructions today that are more difficult to wade through than the task you have been assigned. Be patient!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have set your sights very high, and you can reach your goal if you combine ambition with a realistic sense of what is possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Loved ones are likely to play an important role in your affairs, even indirectly and from a distance. They are ever-present!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can avoid a major conflict with a competitor by disclosing your plans in a straightforward way -- but not all tension is unavoidable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are waiting for a clear sign from someone before you swing into action. What you have planned can take many by storm.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Work closely with others today to document the facts and figures that will impact your work. A direct correlation will be apparent.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Information you receive may allow you to do things at a quicker pace than usual -- which gives you an advantage over the competition.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone you haven't seen for a while is just as excited as you are to begin a certain collaboration.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can enjoy a great deal of harmony -- but it may require you to travel far from home at first. Things may work backward for a time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone will consider you his or her hero before the day is out -- and all because you were willing to say what had to be said.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to make certain adjustments as the day progresses, because your own plans did not take into account all current circumstances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know what you are after, and you know that it is possible to attain it -- provided you are allowed the freedom to maneuver.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to look at things in a more comprehensive way in order to get the actual meaning of them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to be distracted in any way today. Keep your focus squarely fixed on your destination.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things are getting a little more complicated than you had anticipated, but you can surely keep up if you use your time efficiently.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have reason to celebrate a personal accomplishment today. What happens as a result may send things down an unusual path.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to protect your own sense of security today, and confidence results from an ability to remain autonomous.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There's no point in making excuses; rather than explain your errors, work to correct them as quickly as possible.