ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do much to improve your chances today -- provided, of course, that you recognize and acknowledge the difficulties you face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself engaged in an ideological conflict with someone who has supported you in some measure in the past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus on situations that promise to bring you rewards sooner rather than later -- if you can identify them upfront.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't try so hard to do things faster than anyone else; try, instead, to do them better than anyone else. Quality is the true measure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have something to present today that is worth waiting for -- but if you wait too long you may not be met with the enthusiasm you expect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The element of surprise can work in your favor today -- but guard against those who would use it against you! Such things go both ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That which worked for you yesterday can certainly work for you today -- though you may want to put a slightly different spin on it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you do for another today is likely to prove valuable to yourself as well. Things are working in a cyclical fashion at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The routine, mundane, ordinary and expected are not for you today, and you can certainly avoid them if you follow your instincts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A challenge comes to you in a form not immediately recognizable, but you'll be ready to swing into action when the time comes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What others have passed on recently is something you can accept as a viable option for yourself. Unusual developments must be considered.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your relationship with someone who has had a controlling influence over your life is about to change dramatically -- and for the better.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be tempted to lash out against those working against you at this time, until you realize that a recent setback was really your doing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be too quick to judge those around you; today, do what you can to understand their motives as well as you understand your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be asking for a bit too much at this time. Today, you'll realize that there are limits, even though you can remain optimistic.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be asking questions all day long, and only a few are likely to be answered to your immediate satisfaction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to work hard to uncover the information that is the most important to you today. You can get help just when you need it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good idea to present your ideas in an open and undisguised fashion today. Those who are most interested will let you know right away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care today that you don't react prematurely to an opportunity that is rather slow to develop. Being hasty can threaten all progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to realize that what you had assumed to be one way has really been quite another -- and for some time. Your eyes are opened.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're expecting things to progress according to a plan that has already been laid down -- but certain things are bound to change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A potentially dangerous situation can be defused today by you doing what no one else is willing to do. It may be entirely up to you -- again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can't get things going as quickly as you might have hoped, but you can maximize your returns by making the right resource investments.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to get on with business today, after a setback that may have found you re-examining your own motives. All is back in line.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can enjoy a rare second chance today -- but take care you don't overlook it simply because you don't think time is of the essence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Only a carefully coordinated effort is likely to win the day -- and you'll have to pick your partner with great care.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- That which is most important to you may have to be put on a back burner for the time being while you face another, more volatile, situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will have the chance today to explore certain issues that have been considered off-limits in the past for some reason.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to reach out and reconnect with someone who has been out of the picture for quite some time. You need him -- or her!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Use your head as much as your heart today and you'll be able to balance two important issues that would otherwise be in conflict.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will find yourself reflecting on the past a great deal at this time -- but you mustn't neglect one or two current duties.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The more you are able to get done today, the more you will be able to plan tomorrow -- and planning, for you, is where the real fun lies!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Routine affairs are likely to pull you away from those things you really want to be doing -- but this is only a temporary necessity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can benefit from sitting back and watching what others are doing around you. It'll soon be your turn once more to take part directly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your body is likely to know what is required of you today -- so listen to what the signs are telling you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Progress may have been slow leading up to today, but now you'll realize that you're ready to make a difference in a big way.