ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your competitors are "bringing it" in no uncertain terms, and you must be willing to apply all your efforts to the current challenge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Approach what arises today in a head-on manner and you'll be able to nip certain problems in the bud. Family matters are important.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to do what you know is right, even though it may be difficult for you under the circumstances. Don't wait.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive news that has you debating whether to follow your instincts or another's instructions. The answer is clear after dark.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't put in certain terms that which is uncertain; you know that accuracy and honest communication are of paramount importance right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep your head in the game today and don't let anyone drive you off course even by the smallest margin. You know what you have to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you cannot afford today is that which you are perilously close to experiencing; put yourself in another's shoes for a time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You feel as though you are not doing all you can do to prevent another from making the same mistakes you may have made. Don't be so hesitant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any sort of deception can be quite dangerous to you today -- especially that which begins in your own camp. Everyone must play by the rules!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A little excitement comes your way today, courtesy of a friend who knows you have a naughty streak. Explore the possibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You shouldn't worry about being behind the pace today, as you'll have a chance to catch up when the circumstances favor your efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are proud of the fact that you are able to look into the future with some degree of accuracy, but today you may surprise even yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The schedule you have to keep may not be conducive to a relaxed way of working; you'll have to work more quickly than you had planned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will recognize a few things as being different from what you expected -- but that, in turn, will allow you to enjoy greater freedom.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- As with so many others today, freedom itself is a big concern, and anything you can do to guarantee yours will be a big plus.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have little good to say about what you are working on at this time, but someone else recognizes that it may be among your best efforts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You cannot afford to be distracted by something that doesn't concern you today; keep yourself focused, and avoid anything draining.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have a journey ahead of you, but you may not be entirely sure where you will be at the end of it. Yes, the journey is its own destination!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will be captivated by something that someone does apparently in private -- but you will have caught a glimpse that has you making plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to finally sit down and get back to work after a short, unintended hiatus. Now that you're back at it, rewards follow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be tempted to see things in a negative light, but someone close to you will remind you of your naturally positive outlook.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can do or say just the right thing today to have a friend feeling much better about what he or she has recently said or done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to work a little harder than usual today to get the same results -- and that's very much the product of a recent slowdown.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have a great deal of enthusiasm today, but you want to apply it to an endeavor that you can really wrap your head around.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself in charge of quality control today; make sure you know what is expected before you begin making any significant changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're about to do something that others are not likely to understand very well, but you can communicate your motives eventually.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something may be coming to an end that you will be sorry to see go -- but you know that there is something even more rewarding around the corner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which seems to be only routine may surprise you -- but not right away. You'll have to be willing to stick with it a while.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have trouble with accuracy today, especially when you try to work more quickly than usual. You can't afford any big mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The extraordinary may be well within reach at this time, but you aren't really ready to make the kind of commitment that it requires.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can get a great deal out of an unusual situation today -- provided you are willing to do a little something extra for a stranger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you respect will have a few words of wisdom to offer you today, and you'll surely want to listen -- and interpret carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble getting started today, but once you do you'll see that you have a great deal more freedom than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The objections you have to someone else's ideas may be difficult to enumerate, but you'll have to explain your unwillingness somehow!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A friend or loved one comes to you with a plan. You know what is best, but you may have trouble speaking your mind plainly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A look back at something you did quite a while ago may have you wishing you were still on that path. Don't dwell on the past, of course!