ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to control your emotions at every turn today; take care that you only speak when you know what you are talking about!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Once you make a start you are sure to get to the finish line before the day is out -- startling those who have been working against you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't give up or give in before you have done everything possible in support of your own cause. Now is no time for a crisis of confidence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want those around you to understand both your methods and your motives -- and today you'll have the opportunity to explain them clearly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself engaged in a contest that begins in a friendly enough way, but which soon evolves into something more contentious.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to go at things in a willy-nilly fashion today. You must be sure to prepare thoroughly, and take steps that make sense.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may enjoy more freedom today, especially when it comes to speaking your mind. Now the only question is -- will other people listen?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have been overlooking one key element again and again of late, and that's why your goals have remained elusive. Take a closer look!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be so careful to spot and analyze the small details today that you are unable to appreciate the big picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your understanding of another's activities today will come in handy -- now and in the foreseeable future. A partnership of sorts is forming.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The unusual is nothing to be afraid of today -- and, in fact, in many cases, it is something to be sought and embraced!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may think that you are wasting your time on something trivial, but you are confident that it can pay off in a big way very soon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to spend more time getting someone else to get things done than in focusing on what you have to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A younger family member demonstrates to you a new way of looking at things, and the benefits are likely to be quite far-reaching.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be distracting yourself from what you should be doing today, but your reasons are sound -- if still only unconscious.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are not likely to be comfortable today unless you know where everyone is and what he or she is doing. You have to be in the know.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't try to force things into a framework of your own design; let things develop organically, and adjust your own tactics accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be facing a few complications that are difficult to sort out; the help you get from an experienced friend is invaluable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't allow a productive discussion devolve into mere name-calling today; it's up to you to see that things remain civil!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Think twice before following another too closely; there are dangers ahead of which you may not be wholly aware at first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are headed in a new and different direction, and you'll clearly have a different agenda from anyone around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You needn't try to keep score today; focus on what you have to get done, and not on what anyone else is doing -- or not doing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be patient with those who do not yet understand what it is you are trying to accomplish. There will be time to explain.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be willing to let certain ideas go unexplored in order to adhere to a very strict schedule established by someone in charge.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want to do most things on your own today, but the fact is that some endeavors require a certain level of teamwork.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have planned to get only so far today, but you should be able to get a little further if you work at peak efficiency and productivity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're used to having a someone by your side, but today he or she will have to miss out on at least some of the fun.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're waiting for news that will affect much that you have planned to do today. Travel may have to wait another day or two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A recent decision is affecting you in ways that you had not anticipated. Much that happens is good -- and that is what you must focus on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be limited not only by time but by available space today; take care that you don't exceed your boundaries too often!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be considering a change that has been inspired by the performance of another -- but his or her methods are not entirely for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The events of the day are likely to prove that you know what you are doing -- and that you should keep right on doing it!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is not the time to keep your opinions to yourself; even if others don't ask you to share your thoughts, you should do so -- carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Transportation is likely to prove a key issue throughout the day. Traditional methods may not provide you with enough security.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be feeling rather lonely at this time, but this is very likely only the temporary result of a certain unavoidable decision.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The unexpected or unknown need not be feared; indeed, you can look forward to experiencing that which you have not experienced before.