ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can make improvements to the status quo today that will be long remembered -- but to you they're simply a necessary convenience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not the kind to stress about that which is unavoidable -- but today you're facing a truly daunting task. Get ready!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find that a close friend or partner is not as willing to do things your way today as you had assumed. Discussion is in order.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you've just met may prove a valuable contact as you strive to get a new project off the ground. He or she is excited about your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know that you're on the right track, but today you'll receive the kind of affirmation that had been lacking before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to start a thing more than once today before you really reach your stride. Fortunately, you're not in the spotlight -- yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Focus on doing things in the right order today -- and yes, there is a right order, though it may not be what the boss is suggesting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You need to get in touch with those who can implement your plans -- and today is the only day that gives you time to explain yourself fully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have certain things you must do, and certain things you want to do -- and you can get them all done if you pace yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something new and exciting may be starting very soon, and today is your window to get some good preparation in the bag.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can bet that messages received early in the day will prove more important than anything said to you later on. Wake up and pay attention!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to come across an obstacle that is at once daunting and also somewhat exciting. Do you have what it takes?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to plan ahead and equip yourself properly today, or you risk getting caught in the rain -- literally and figuratively.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be in charge of others today, but you'll find that it is far easier to let them do what they want than to tell them what to do!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are concerned with what is happening to a friend or loved one who is far from home. News comes to you slowly -- but it is almost all good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What happens to you today mustn't be misinterpreted, or you risk starting the entire year off on the wrong foot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Appearances, as always, can be deceiving at this time. Today, you'll know how to look beneath the surface and assess true value.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not know all of the rules that you must follow right now, but one or two are all you need to ensure you avoid any real danger.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are more interested in what you can learn from another today than what you already know -- and the lessons are likely to be many!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't let a friend or loved one pull you off course today; you must be sure to get done what you have said you will get done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The simplest plans can prove quite difficult to follow today, so you would be wise to follow your own instincts and improvise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to want to stay focused on pragmatic concerns and leave the dreaming to someone else right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be preoccupied with issues that are, at present, only important to you. By day's end you'll realize how much other issues matter as well!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be trying to get too much done today, when others are willing to let it all wait until tomorrow -- or the day after.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your interests and the interests of a loved one may be somewhat divergent at this time; with effort, you can bring them back together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The behavior of someone you thought you understood may defy understanding today. You will want to look back at some telltale signs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble following someone else's rules today, and yet you understand that progress right now depends upon it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in no mood to play games with a loved one who seems to think that everything is a game. Your current situation is quite serious.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're facing a few choices today that have you in a quandary: Do you do what is best for you, or do you serve the status quo?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An experiment today may result in a realization that has you making sweeping changes in the way you go about your daily affairs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have your doubts about living up to another's expectations -- but today your energy and creativity are reaching new peaks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's time to ask a few pointed questions in order to get the answers you really need from someone who has been reluctant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make use of any extra time you have today to determine if you are, and have been, on the right track. You have your critics.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've made a promise that you simply must not break, but arranging things so that you're able to keep it may prove tricky.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be approaching a precipice of sorts at this time; you are best to slow down and take a careful look at your current situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're about to receive a break of sorts today, but first you must give someone else a chance to shine. Your turn will come very soon.