ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must transition from one thing to the next several times today, as smoothly and as swiftly as possible. Many are depending on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be ready for anything, even as you follow a carefully charted course. Beginnings and endings may become conjoined.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know better than anyone else how to make certain things work, yet you may have to employ patience as a superior offers a few suggestions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to avoid all interruptions or distractions, but if you keep your eye on the prize, your progress is assured.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What satisfies you most may be in short supply during the first part of the day. Others drift into your orbit in a gradual fashion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are expecting one thing, but another is likely to come down the pike and knock you off balance -- but only temporarily.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know where you're headed, but there are some who would try to derail you in order to promote their own agendas. Hold your course.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to watch another in action for two reasons: to glean some unique subtleties, and to position yourself to respond.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to do some focused, concentrated work in the midst of a clamor that is not of your making.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to curb your own emotions for a while so that another's actions do not result in rising tensions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An attractive offer comes your way. What you are planning may have to wait while you assess the options now available to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a rival may come close to a head-on encounter, but a third party steps in and appeals to your sense of propriety.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to realize that what you have heard about another is not at all true. As a result, a close relationship is in the making.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may stumble onto something that is worth exploring in depth even though it may result in delayed gratification.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be flirting with an idea that someone else has floated in the past with little or no result. The odds are in your favor right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can promote your own agenda very successfully indeed, provided you don't become too aggressive in your attempts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Though you may be struggling with that little devil on your shoulder, there will come a time to listen to him or her. Indulge cautiously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can take full advantage of the element of surprise, even when doing something that you have planned to the last detail.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself relying on inspiration rather than education. As a result, your accomplishments may not be repeatable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll receive input from every corner; the task at hand will involve sifting through it all and deciding what will work for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may refuse you outright, yet you may be able to revive the project and succeed without that person's contribution.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be ahead of the competition, but you must be diligent and avoid falling behind again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be desperate for a trick that will get you what you want, but the truth is that only hard work will win the desired results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can include many different variables in your endeavors, but you must never lose sight of your primary objective.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're immersed in an endeavor that means one thing to you and another thing to someone working closely with you. Is this a problem?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll remember a past admonishment to mind your manners. In doing so, you'll impress another with your sense of propriety.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you do privately may actually make a big difference to your public endeavors -- you mustn't reveal anything outright.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find it quite difficult to wear a smile when faced with someone whose negative energy robs you of your usually positive attitude.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are not likely to be troubled by the kinds of things that trouble those around you. It may be that your conscience is clearer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have that peaceful, easy feeling, and much of it has to do with a memory that allows you to relive a special time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to travel far from home, but you can take with you anything you need to maintain close contact with those you love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A failure of protocol may have you improvising at the workplace, but what you come up with may actually be better than what was done before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be interrupted mid-stride, but you'll be able to pick up the pace quickly once you have dealt with this distraction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't expect everyone to be on the same page, so you'll have to check in with others regularly throughout the day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be spared a tricky piece of personal negotiation when someone else is called away by chance. Review your strategy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be required to answer many questions, and with each answer you may come up with one or two more questions!