ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself pulled in two or more directions at once today as others make their needs and desires known in no uncertain terms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to assume a more reserved stance today in order to avoid being misunderstood in some way. Your time will come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have a chance to shine, but take care that you don't overextend yourself early on. Save something for late in the day!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't pretend you know things that you don't, or you'll encounter a kind of danger that you are not equipped to address.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can call the shots for a while, but if you begin to falter, there is someone willing and able to step up and take over -- if necessary.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to do anything halfway today -- nor can you afford to do things in an erratic fashion, or leave things for later.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be able to control your own situation more successfully than you have in the recent past. Today you can assert your mastery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Efficiency may be an issue today, but if you address it head-on you should be able to make up for any loss suffered early in the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can be competitive, but you may have to dig deep to ensure that you have the mental and physical resources required.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19) -- Things are likely to slow down a bit simply because there are rules and regulations to deal with. You're impatient with red tape!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Apply instinctive responses to what goes on today and you'll understand things better and be able to perform at a higher level.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a teammate may disagree about what is best to do to address a breakdown in communication. This in itself is symptomatic!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be presented with a few ideas toay that are unusual but certainly compelling. Do you have the time to experiment in a productive way?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to uncover a few key opportunities today that someone else, perhaps, was trying to keep from you in some way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Remain open-minded and tolerant today and you'll surely have more to work with than the competition. You know how to inspire others to excel.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be as satisfied with your performance on the job as you usually are -- and you know why. It's time to make a few subtle changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's important to keep the past clearly in your rearview mirror today -- even as you pick up the pace and roar into the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You require more information before you can step out of your comfort zone and do what demands to be done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though others are encroaching on your territory at this time. Don't become defensive; your reactions will be scrutinized.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to engage in some practices that might otherwise be avoided because they are very near the boundaries of acceptability.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- One or two errors are to be expected today, given the complexity of the project you are working on -- but you must work to keep it to that.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can show off some of your more unusual knowledge today; others are impressed -- but take care that you're not coming off the wrong way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your execution may not be as strong as it has been -- but you can win positive results simply on the merit of your ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a friend have each other enthusiastic and energized at this time; each has clear strengths, and together you are a powerful force.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is something to be said for the enthusiasm of youth -- but you can prove that experience, too, will always be a valuable asset.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A family member knows something that you had hoped would remain under wraps at this time. Talk honestly about what most concerns you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may sense that someone is trying to edge you out of a position you enjoy. You'll have the chance to prove your very real value.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can minimize the effects of fatigue today by pacing yourself and doing only those things that are most essential to a current project.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can't make everything go your way today, but you can surely put a positive spin on things and maintain a positive, productive state of mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Positive and negative developments are likely to go together today. There are things you can do to avoid any real setbacks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must remain aware and alert at all times today; one lapse of attention can result in an error from which it is difficult to recover.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Things may begin to happen the way you want them to happen, even though there are certain things you cannot change or influence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Flexibility is the key to success today -- as is a willingness to reach a bit higher than the competition.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can work closely with someone else to ensure that the quality of your work, and the work of others, is of the highest caliber.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Combining your imagination with that of another can more than double the potential at this time. Consider any and all ideas!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to do more than those who claim to be in the driver's seat. You may find yourself halfway through a key personal phase.