ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A recreational activity is likely to become much more important to you than mere recreation very soon. Do your homework!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Are you really ready to take on more than you are already doing? Today, you may find that time management is more important than usual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can bet that someone on the opposite side of the table will not give you all the information you need to engage in productive talk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A change is forced upon you today that, ultimately, will have you thanking your lucky stars for such an unusual opportunity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're after something more engaging than routine assignments. You may be ready to ask for exactly what you want -- if the time is right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be part of something big today that comes a surprise to those who have been working against you and your allies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Information that comes to you through the usual channels doesn't really give you all you need. You must do some independent research.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have the feeling that someone is looking over your shoulder, and you may find it difficult to do your best work under such conditions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A family situation must not be allowed to get out of hand today. It will fall to you to remind everyone of what is most important.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to be guilty of any lapses in judgment at this time. Focus squarely on what you know needs to be done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've locked yourself into a pattern of behavior that limits your productivity. You can break that pattern and explore new outlets.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be required to ask permission to do as you have planned, but it is a good idea to let others know of your intentions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are willing to do more today than you are asked, but take care that you don't neglect a personal issue that requires your attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Money matters are likely to take up some of your time today, but if the central issue is resolved, your personal freedom will be augmented.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can enjoy more from your own self-expression than usual. Someone you admire may contact you and offer a cooperative arrangement.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your initial reaction to a minor surprise is likely to be misinterpreted by some, and this in turn requires you to explain yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something that has to be done may fall to you -- which is fortunate, since you are perhaps the best equipped to take care of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll receive important information today and be able to operate with increased efficiency as a result. Don't hold another back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- One of your most important friendships is likely to receive a boost, as you find yourself in a situation only you two can appreciate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your way may be blocked today -- not by a person, but by a situation that comes on more quickly than expected and has you frozen for a time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must be ready and willing to say what has to be said, without a lot of hesitation or fear. Your listeners are ready to hear it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A lapse in judgment may bring you face to face with someone or something you have long feared. Seek help from someone in the know.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A change at home affects work, and vice versa, but you are not ready for things to be altered even a little. The status quo is your friend!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a friend can walk hand in hand into a situation of your own making and come out the other side feeling content and enriched.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be told that your attitude requires adjustment, but in fact you are responding reasonably to what comes your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is no time to give up prematurely; you may be going through something of a slump, but things should pick up very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have not been thinking about your image too much lately, but today you'll have reason to present yourself in the best possible light.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll encounter a situation that raises the stakes considerably, and you know just how you must adjust your own strategy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Jump to conclusions today and you're sure to find yourself operating according to a few errors in thinking -- and you cannot afford such errors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Do you really want to keep guessing, when having the right answers is so important at this time? Facts and figures count for much.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Accuracy in planning and execution is all-important today; you cannot afford any sort of error or misapplication of resources.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Much is likely to depend upon allocation of funds -- and remember, you may not have quite as much to work with as you had anticipated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Unusual events will require a bit more attention as they are likely to affect you and yours rather significantly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll encounter two or three surprises today that seem to be quite separate from each other, but which in fact are closely linked.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may want to get the opinion of someone who is recognized as an expert in a given field today, and not merely offer your own just yet.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can solve a mystery once and for all today, but getting that last clue may prove tricky -- and require more of you than mere tact.