ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not have much of a clue about what lies ahead, but you can begin making plans in any event, confident that you will retain control.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A sudden episode prompts you to announce something that you had hoped to keep under wraps for a little while longer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be called upon to work on the details today, where others have come up with the big picture. You know what is required.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in need of a little help that can only be useful to you at exactly the right time. You must give those around you the pertinent info.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have been tricked into thinking one way when things are actually not at all in sync with what you have been told. Use caution!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It doesn't really matter how much prior experience you bring to a certain endeavor today; what counts is your ability to commit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to bend the rules a bit to suit your own circumstances, but before you do, you'll want to assess possible outcomes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to look at all the circumstances at play today in a way that is clear, honest and not overly reactive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to keep you from making a major error -- but you may not be all that receptive to outside influences.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're used to working against the current, but things may get so intense that you're unwilling to continue without assistance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have it in you to be very nice, even to those who are not nice to you; such behavior is more than called for throughout the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to give a rival a chance to get his or her bearings before you really pick up the pace and mount a direct challenge.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't be fooled by the seemingly easy pace today; there is much to be done, and much of it has taken on increased importance right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find that you are unable to do precisely what you have said you will do today -- but it's not entirely your fault. The odds are long.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You could give yourself a little more support, rather than depending on others for the kind of lift you require at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be wracking your brain trying to remember names and faces -- but you'll receive a timely reminder when things get dicey.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Progress is likely to pick up throughout the day, as your efficiency and productivity increase. You may have to answer to an authority figure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The answers to tricky questions may take you by surprise. In turn, what you do with the information will surprise your critics.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to receive assistance from a friend or loved one at the moment in which you need it most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must resist the temptation to return to the scene of the crime. In fact, you'll want to be as far away as possible!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll receive instruction from someone who knows much more than you do about a certain topic. Listen up!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not see things progressing according to plan. Subtle changes in your approach can rectify the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who does things very differently from you will have more to say today -- and your reaction will be seen as most significant.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll fall into something quite creative almost by accident -- but you can surely make the most of this situation's potential.

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.