ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to leave something behind in order to lighten your load and move forward at an accelerated pace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can take over from someone who is showing signs of fatigue. Because you've been in this situation before, you can win the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Inner strength will count for much. An authority figure puts a question to you that challenges one or two closely held beliefs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to protect someone else in return for protection you received when you most needed it. Safety remains a key issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's soon to be your turn, and you'll know what you must do when you are given the opportunity that you know is coming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you think is appropriate may not be what others are expecting from you. You may want to temper your behavior just a bit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do with a loved one will count for much more than anything you could do on your own. Give credit where credit is due!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to give someone his or her walking papers, but at no time should you make the situation personal in any way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's finally time for you to be noticed for something you have already been doing for quite a while. Timing is the key to success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you do after you make your mark will make all the difference. Indeed, others are waiting for you to do a little something extra.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Even your critics will have to acknowledge that you are looking much more like yourself -- and scoring points as necessary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can save some money and still give someone the time of his or her life. Only you have what it takes to do what really needs to be done.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll need a little clarification before you are able to do things according to the rules. You can meet expectations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to be over-protective, or those in your charge will be unable to explore and discover what can and should be done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Communication will be a major issue all day long, and the usual methods may not be open to you for a while. Use your imagination.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The transmission of information may be interrupted for a time. You'll have to wing it if you wish to continue moving forward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pride is an issue. It may be time for you to wake up and consider options that you haven't been willing to acknowledge before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have to generate a little more heat today if you want to continue making the progress that you have gotten used to lately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your poor attempt may be corrected by someone else's extra effort. Not to worry! It will be your turn to shine very soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Teamwork is key. You have all the ideas in place, and now it is simply a matter of putting them into motion according to the plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone will be sure to challenge your Achilles heel today, but you have a trick up your sleeve than can make up for any weakness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can make something ordinary quite extraordinary simply by trusting your instincts -- and your unique sense of style.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's never been easier to chart your own course, but take care not to get derailed by a misconception on your part.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to move things up a day and get more done than you had originally planned. You'll be glad you did!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Focus is an issue today. Whether you are suffering from physical or emotional ills, the overall effect will be a lack of concentration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can lead someone to a major personal discovery -- and in the process make an important discovery yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Self-governing will be an important issue throughout the day. You can prove a valuable example to those around you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time has come for you to take what another has taught you and use it in a way that is uniquely your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling as though time is slipping away while you still have much to accomplish -- but this perception is exaggerated, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your sense of humor may not be to everyone's taste, but they must all acknowledge that your lighthearted approach is invaluable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can join forces with someone who is usually on the other team. The result can prove surprising and inspiring to all involved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in need of something that touches you in a deeply personal way. It's been a while since your emotions have been engaged.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you see and what you hear may not seem to go together -- until a closer look reveals something you had not considered.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Appearances can indeed be deceiving, and you may actually be the biggest offender! It's time to get back to the basics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A memory has you chasing down a dream that you aren't yet ready to abandon. What starts today can lead to a big finish very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your creativity is on the rise, and you'll find a way to say even the most mundane things in ways that really inspire those around you.