ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to make a play for something you really want -- even if someone else has "dibs." You can make your mark by day's end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're watching things from a distance when what you really want is to take part in a much more involved way. You can have your wish.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is likely to come to the rescue just when you need rescuing the most -- and you won't even have to ask for help. Timing is everything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Yes, the way you do things is likely to be the object of a good deal of scrutiny -- not because of criticism, but rather admiration.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be doubting yourself at this time, but someone close to you knows just what you're capable of -- and what that's really worth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's not likely to take you as long as expected to finish the work begun today. You must brook no untimely interruptions, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The position a loved one puts you in today may be the cause of some heated discussion later on -- but recovery can be swift.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're putting someone else's needs ahead of your own -- is that really what you had in mind? You can make adjustments if necessary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have the opportunity to tell a story that means much more to the listener than it does to you -- but you know that.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're more interested in where you rank in the scheme of things today than in what contribution you really make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're after something that others think is well beyond your reach, but you have a secret that can help you attain it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you don't let frustration over a minor incident grow into something that cannot be easily controlled. Maintain perspective.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have a chance to help someone who finds him or herself with not enough time and too much to do. Your talents are surely useful!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will certainly have to ask for help today if you expect to get everything done on time and under budget. Don't hesitate to gather a team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your own relationships are likely to be affected today by those outside your own experience. It's a good day for some self-reflection.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may receive an offer today that is likely to expire before the day is out -- so you'll want to make up your mind very quickly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to pay attention to the security issues surrounding both home and office life. You can do more to protect yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- After being out and about today, you may return home to discover that you left without battening down the hatches!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can experiment with one or two skills that you are in the process of developing further today. You know how to maximize your gains.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- During daylight hours, you are not likely to experience anything out of the ordinary, but things are likely to change dramatically after dark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to travel quickly today in order to get where you are going in time to contribute productively to what is going on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take things slowly, step by step today, and you'll come to understand the significance of what you're doing better than before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be feeling under the gun today, but if you just get started, you'll find that you build momentum quickly and can get much done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to explore your multi-tasking skills today, as many responsibilities fall to you and deadlines approach.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that you're not so enthusiastic that you come off as overly aggressive. Take a more moderate stance and see what happens.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll receive news that shakes you up a bit at first, but once you have time to assimilate, you will know exactly what you must do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A mystery proves stubborn today, and has you interacting with those whom you would usually avoid. The unusual proves attractive, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Answers that come to you today are satisfying on the one hand, but on the other they are sure to prompt you to ask more questions!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to see things change at this time, but change itself may be difficult to effect -- even on a small scale.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a friend are able to join forces and come up with an imaginative, unconventional solution to a long-standing problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's only days into the new year, and you are wondering if things are going to be like this forever. Don't let this mood affect your productivity!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be contacted more than once today by those who are eager to learn just what it is that gives you your unique advantage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're putting things in order at this time, but the puzzle may not be coming together because your perspective is somehow skewed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to compromise today in order to balance what you can afford with what you really want and need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll find new inspiration in the activities of a friend who doesn't seem to know how to buckle under pressure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your routine may be threatened today by a chance event that is actually on the periphery of your daily experience.