ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to give your "final answer," but the question, when you hear it clearly, may require you to rethink your position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be having a rough go of it, but not for lack of trying. Indeed, unforeseen circumstances are playing a key role.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be influenced more than expected by someone who has known you only for a very short time. This tells you something useful.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to strike a compromise with someone with whom you've been at odds for quite some time. Disagreement gets you little right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be ready to do something you have planned on doing for some time, despite someone else's opposition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are facing some serious challenges to your authority. Focus on saying and doing things that send a clear message.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll reach a preliminary goal of sorts, and you're eager to continue down your current path to see if you can go all the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Privacy may be a key issue throughout the day. What is it that you are trying to keep under wraps? Perhaps now is not the time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be disappointed by your own performance during the first part of the day. Things get better as the day progresses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to do something private in a public forum of sorts. Once it's done, you can put it behind you for now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be putting the blame for a recent error on the wrong parties. The truth is, you know just why it happened -- and how to fix it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to change your plans slightly -- in progress -- to satisfy someone who is not cooperating as you had hoped.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are headed in the right direction, but not everyone will be pleased with the decisions you are making as a result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be forgetting a piece of information that makes all the difference. Someone close to you gives you a timely reminder.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are confident that the more you practice, the better you will perform, but there are certain circumstances that may not cooperate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are what you are, and you cannot decide to be otherwise. Today is a good day to present your case in a confident and rational manner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- This is a good day for getting yourself more up-to-date on issues that affect you at home. Family members can help you in new ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A rival is likely to come to you with a proposition that you find intriguing -- and that could possibly open up a new opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Satisfaction depends upon full immersion in those things that allow you to put your unique talents to the test.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can sort things out and put a new plan on the table before the day is out. Two friends may have two very different opinions as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be approaching an important turning point, and a partner is ready to take over when the time comes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself at the mercy of those who make decisions that limit what you are able to do -- and how.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your expectations are likely to lead you to something that takes you very much by surprise, but you can adjust quickly and prevail.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be called upon to enforce a rule that many consider controversial. You are not likely to run afoul of the law, however.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ducks are in a row, as they say, and today you can really get things moving -- but do you really know where you're going to end up?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a friend will want to perform a thorough debriefing after events that are not really a part of the plan.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can improve the way you do things without taking on any more responsibility. You're multitasking enough for several people!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can expect the technical assistance you have requested to give you more than you had bargained for -- and to pay off in a surprising way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may receive assistance from someone who isn't used to offering it, but in your case he or she is willing to make an exception.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can appreciate what another tells you even though you may not understand it completely. You'll be up to speed very soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be eager for something of a getaway at this time, but you may be prevented -- for now -- by a family responsibility.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If at first you can't do what you want because it doesn't suit someone else, try again after thoroughly explaining your motives.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Financial matters may be more complex than expected. Focus on indicators that you can readily understand -- and trust an expert.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your emotions may be quite near the surface all day long. Indeed, you may be vacillating between two extremes at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Physical difficulties can be overcome, but you're going to have to make a certain sacrifice in the process. It's worth it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been listening to someone else's predictions long enough, and today you'll want to go about your business regardless.