ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The news you get will have you reacting in two completely different ways. This inner conflict must be resolved by day's end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have to deal with certain key issues before you can embark on a journey that you have long anticipated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have a certain way of doing and saying things in situations, and today you'll disappoint no one as you are indeed true to form!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel the need to avoid certain encounters today, but that's not the way to cure what's really troubling you. Face it directly!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your own work will be peppered with moments of brilliance today. Others are sure that you've found what you were born to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though things make sense for the first time in quite a while -- though there may be one mystery still to solve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself caught up in an emotional situation that cannot be smoothed over. You may be presented with an ultimatum of sorts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have cause to share the good and the bad with someone who, until now, hasn't really figured prominently in your affairs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll find yourself surrounded by friends and admirers on perhaps several occasions today; one may display more than friendship.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's the little things that count today -- but be careful that you don't assume that everything around you is one of the little things!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have the chance to see others go about their business unencumbered today -- and that will inspire you in a new and interesting way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not fully appreciate the gravity of a certain situation until you are faced with certain unavoidable realities late in the day.

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.