ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good time to hone your skills even further, though some may say that you're as good as you can be. Do not take this to heart!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be asked to fill in for someone who is unable to tend to his or her own responsibilities. This should not be too much for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a rival may find yourselves facing off directly before the day is out. This can prove a contest that gives you great enjoyment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself wishing that a certain someone were in charge of a current project, for you are experiencing some personal tension.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have a chance to reconnect with that which is most important to you at this time. A loved one is behind you 100 percent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Where there were doubts, today there can be certainty, but not if you allow others to dictate what you must do every step of the way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A promise is made that makes you somewhat suspicious, though any negative developments have other, farther-reaching causes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not fully appreciate the implications of your actions. Someone else is sure to instruct you, however!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll receive a gift of sorts, but not the kind you expect! Indeed, what another does for you is going to be long remembered.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your thinking is not the same today -- you've gone through something of a change that is affecting things on a very basic level.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Need and desire may be at odds for a time, but if you are clever and quick, you can figure out how to satisfy both by day's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are experimenting with different methods, but a certain one is likely to continue exciting and inspiring you. This may well be the one to keep!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can learn a thing or two not only about those around you, but also about yourself simply by watching others go about their business.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know that you are facing certain personal dangers, but you're also willing to take a calculated risk -- for personal reasons.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- One more thing can be done than you have planned, but anything more than that may prove to be too much for you to handle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be witness to something quite unusual, but upon reflection you'll realize that it was not entirely unexpected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have something of a struggle in store when it comes to catching up to someone new on the scene. He or she is challenging you directly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will find yourself racing against the clock for a while, and it may take you longer than usual to get up to speed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- In a situation that usually brings you calm relaxation, you may actually find tension and discontent, but this should not last for long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel that you are behind the curve, but you can catch up swiftly once you set your mind to it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What begins as a necessary but brief pit stop is likely to turn into something that gives you more pleasure than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be tempted to invite someone else along for the ride, but take care that he or she doesn't ask for more than you can give.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy just enough time to yourself to replenish your stores of patience and tolerance, which you will need in abundance very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know very well what you must accomplish, and if you accomplish anything less, you will face certain hardship. Don't procrastinate!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- No, that question someone is asking you is not at all rhetorical, and he or she is waiting for you to provide a solid answer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Thoughts are likely to enter and leave your mind with remarkable swiftness. It may seem as though you cannot hold on to a single one of them!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to do something that warrants praise and, quite possibly, congratulations from someone in a position of authority.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want things to move quickly, but that may be made impossible by someone who doesn't understand the need for speed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good time for you to be kinder to yourself. You've been trying for too long to do something that taxes you to the limit in some way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are proud of that which you can call your own, and today is a good day to show others just how much it is worth to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not have another chance to do what is so enticing to you, so why not dedicate the day to that particular pleasure?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a friend may be going through the same kind of difficulty right now. Why not try to talk about things together?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to make up your mind quickly, but once you do, rest assured that the road ahead will be quite clear, indeed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you thought would be easy is actually likely to prove difficult unless you know something that others don't!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be able to fool some of the people around you, but not all -- and the stars themselves aren't likely to be fooled one bit!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are grappling with questions of purpose and destiny at this time. Today you are likely to get a few important answers.