ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have your eyes on the prize, but it's a long way from where you are to where you want to be. Patience is a virtue; planning is essential.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be influenced by forces that you can neither see nor hear -- though you will begin to recognize them by day's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are watching someone else's actions today to see how and why they are as effective as they are; you can perform just as well!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You understand how others are feeling, but you may not be able to help them just yet; they must be ready and willing to be helped!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're following the rules, but that doesn't seem to get you very far. Still, you mustn't be tempted to break those rules for any reason!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be in the mood to work as hard as the social scene requires. Don't let yourself become too distant.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something that is only temporary mustn't be allowed to fester, or you risk having it become permanent -- and you can't afford that!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to be pinned down by circumstances today; with a little skill, you can maintain your freedom, no matter what happens.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want others to credit you for your good luck when you know for a fact that skill has far more to do with your current winning streak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may behave in a way that confuses others, but you understand where you are going and how you are to get there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time for you to make a dramatic change -- but take care! You can't afford to sever ties with those who give you a lift.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who has been watching over you is in need of a little moral support from you this time; you can surely return the favor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're in the mood for a little mischievous fun today, but take care you don't take someone by surprise with unbridled aggression.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot afford to be held responsible for something that you didn't do; make sure the authorities know the truth!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What comes your way can be used in a productive fashion eventually, but first you'll be hard-pressed to come up with a productive plan.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Those around you are not likely to believe that you can do what you say -- until you do it. Then, you'll have everyone's eager support.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be invited to take part in something that you don't entirely trust to be good for you -- now or in the long run. Steer clear!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A rivalry may develop today between you and someone who was only recently one of your most supportive teammates.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Efficiency is the key today, and if your efficiency suffers, your productivity will follow suit. You can't afford a slump right now!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A message from out of the past has you wondering how you could have gone astray -- but have you? It's only a matter of perspective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The questions you are asked today may compel you to ask a few yourself -- and the answers you seek may not be entirely pleasant to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Accepting what comes your way today is the key to remaining calm and collected. Fighting the inevitable is the path to discontent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone may claim to know a great deal about you today, but he is only likely to reveal more about himself than about you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have a hard time making up your mind today, as the choices you are presented are attractive from all sides.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be stressed out by a situation that is really none of your concern -- except that you are being affected indirectly for a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must avoid reacting the way others are reacting to the unavoidable; by remaining calm you can remain in control of certain key aspects.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to do exactly as you had hoped, but remember that you have someone important on your side; he or she will help you!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good time to take a calculated risk. You may encounter someone who reminds you of yourself -- but is that a good thing?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've set yourself to accomplish a certain thing by day's end, but you are also distracting yourself with others' activities. Focus!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are concerned about something that is brought to your attention today by someone who may not, ultimately, be on your side.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you don't do or say something that can be misinterpreted and used against you. You may have a surprise encounter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If you've laid the groundwork, then today you can do much to further that favorite cause of yours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to work harder to convince a critic that you do, indeed, know what you are doing -- and have a good reason for doing it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to adjust your strategy today after you receive an invitation from someone you've been trying to impress for some time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must take care that you spend your money wisely today -- if at all. Your best bet is to avoid any kind of negative cash flow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be inspired to do something new by your own memories of something old today. Such paradoxes reign supreme at this time.