ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be racing against the clock today, but when all is said and done you will be able to look back and say you did good work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be trying to recover from a recent setback, but today you have other things to think about.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to receive the recognition you deserve -- though it may be coming to you later than expected or desired.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to be the hands-down favorite today, and yet there are no guarantees that you'll come out on top. Keep working!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What others are bringing to the table can prove quite inspiring to you. When it is your turn, you will contribute something quite memorable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Everyone around has a reason for being close to you that is unique and different. You provide many with something quite valuable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What begins as a kind of test can be continued in earnest once you begin getting feedback from others. This is, indeed, the thing to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- No one is willing to tell you outright what you may and may not do; you're going to have to figure that out on your own as the day progresses.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have what it takes to raise the bar considerably at this time, and all you have to do is keep doing what you do so well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in an unenviable position as the week opens, but if you commit yourself to the job ahead, you can improve your situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An early start affords you the opportunity to stop and look back at the path you have taken and the time to make any necessary adjustments.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not feel ready right now, but you're going to have to move forward into uncharted territory whether or not you like it!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may think you want to be left alone today, but the truth is that it will be counterproductive -- at least in the long run.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to talk closely and openly with a friend about what you are facing; he or she, in turn, will share some honest opinions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a friend have come a long way since you first encountered an obstacle to open communication. Don't take a step backward!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Things go in cycles, and today it may seem as if you are starting something all over again -- but in fact it is an entirely new phase.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to break any of the rules today -- but you may not be able to avoid bending them just a little!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can have a little fun doing something that others expect you not to do -- but take care you don't get carried away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have one or two surprises up your sleeve, and you're merely waiting for the right time to spring them on the unsuspecting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You want very little to do with that which has not been tested by others. You're not into experimentation at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be making promises that you cannot keep -- try as you might. It's time to step away from that certain precipice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you need can be gotten for you by someone who knows the ropes a little better than you. Experience counts for much today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Later on you can do what you want, but today you may have to do what you are told -- and only that. There are limits to your freedom.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 20) -- You are feeling vulnerable today, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing -- or a weakness. Embrace what you cannot avoid.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't try to do anything behind anyone's back today, or what is found out will surely come back to haunt you later.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Trying to be secretive or deceptive will only work against you today. Be willing to share what you are doing with everyone around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be after a piece of security that cannot be yours until you pay for it -- but you know what it costs, and you can afford it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking that everything should be taken literally today. Some of the most important messages are figurative.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself working against the grain in some way. Stay the course, however, and others will join in your efforts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- They say that the best-laid plans sometimes go awry -- but today you'll have only yourself to blame if things do not go as you have foretold. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can score an important first today -- but you must be careful that you don't strain any relationships past the breaking point.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll get to do much at home and at work that is strangely conjoined. You may not know the impact of your efforts until much later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The goals you are working toward at this time may not be entirely worth the effort. It's time to consider shifting your focus.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Set your sights higher today and you'll be inspired to do much that you thought, perhaps, you couldn't do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't charge into something without making adequate preparations today; you can't afford to be ill-equipped to face certain challenges.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you say certain things to certain people will be very important today -- but what you don't say may have an even greater impact.