ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be able to progress at a rate that takes even you by surprise. Your closest competition is likely to concede this one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Yes, it's time for you to go back to the drawing board and devise a plan that you can stick to this time. You mustn't waver!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't forget yourself today when dealing with a situation that requires certain well-ordered behavior at all times.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're interested in increasing your own perceived value at this time, in order to be able to ask for what you feel you deserve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have more power today than you have had in the recent past. Someone is likely to come to you for advice that only you can give.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know that you must do what you're told today -- but there are certain instances in which you will be able to put your own spin on things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be tempted to give another just enough rope to hang himself today -- but such a strategy isn't really considered fair, is it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You wonder what others are doing, and yet you are not willing to let them know what you are up to. All's fair in love and war!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be surprised by the answer a loved one gives you in response to a question you've been wanting to ask for some time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be facing an important issue that demands a little more time and effort than usual to understand fully. Do your homework!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can't expect changes to stick today if you are unwilling to put in the time necessary to do the groundwork as completely as possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tempted by someone who doesn't even realize that he or she has something you want. You must control yourself!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others are likely to follow you, wherever you go -- so be careful that you don't lead them into dangers they are not equipped to face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can work more quickly today than you had hoped, and the results will impress someone who is in a position to do you an important favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have to play fast and loose with what you thought was a firm order of events. Someone else is requiring you to be this flexible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to be a little more straightforward than usual today; you're not in the mood for conflict, but there may be no other way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are facing a challenge that requires you to dig deeper than usual as you muster up the courage to face what is required of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do much to alleviate another's fears today -- and in the process you can put your own fears to bed as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What began as a working relationship is quickly developing into something far more involved. You may be getting in over your head.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must focus on details today if you wish to keep yourself from falling into a rather dangerous trap.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know what is required of you, and yet you still may not grasp the importance of the overall chain of events today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are likely to remember where you met someone you re-encounter today -- and just in time. Adjust your behavior accordingly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself standing in your own way later in the day -- but before that, you can do much to improve your chances of success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something that is usually treated in a much more formal way is likely to be more casual today -- and this will allow you to relax.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your thoughts are turning more and more toward love -- whether or not you want them to! There are some things you simply cannot avoid!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The information you receive today can be so useful to you that you will want to treasure it for some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can return someone else's favor in a way that is not only unexpected but also valued far more than anyone might anticipate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll stumble upon a piece of news that hasn't been made public yet. As a result, you'll know what you must do before anyone else.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must dig a little deeper than usual today in order to uncover the details that mean the difference between success and failure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The light bulb goes on today, and you'll realize much that had previously been kept in the dark for you. Now what do you do?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can arrange things so that you not only maximize your own rewards, but in fact you may actually be able to double them!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to lay down the law to someone who has agreed to help you; he or she mustn't be allowed to shirk any assigned duties.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to be genuinely concerned with the well-being of someone who, in the recent past, may have rubbed you the wrong way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time to turn the tables and give someone else a taste of his or her own medicine. Ultimately, there are benefits to both of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can give someone a timely bit of encouragement today, with the result that both of you are propelled toward a desired goal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to put on a mask of sorts today in order to avoid showing another what it is that is really going on with you.