ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your plans may have to change as you receive word that someone else's agenda is to take precedence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will have a few people to thank as the day comes to a close. Don't forget those who have been helping you out all along.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must avoid overstating your case. Say what has to be said to communicate the situation, but don't get carried away.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- While others think they know what motivates you at this time, the truth is that you are fueled by something that defies true appreciation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A long-distance relationship is likely to receive a boost, but things may not be evolving as quickly as you might like.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You needn't put up with the things other people say about you. You can come to your own defense in a way that silences your critics.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Checks and double-checks keep you from making a simple mistake that could actually be far more serious than it might seem at first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Despite the fact that you are trying very hard to stay under the radar, one or two stories about you are almost certain to be circulated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You needn't try to get everything done all at once. Pace yourself and take regular breaks; when you come back to it, you'll be fresh.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Certain rules exist for your own protection, surely, but you're likely to object to those that have no discernable purpose at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An unexpected development has you scrambling to rearrange your schedule -- but certain steps along the way have to remain constant. Lean on your priorities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to take emergency measures to avoid a situation you have seen coming for some time, and others have not.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just when you thought your plans were coming together, you receive news that throws things into disarray once more. Keep ironing it all out!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to get things done without the help you thought you could rely on. Focus on style as well as substance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be eager to see what others are doing all around you even as you focus on your own work. You can have the competitive edge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a partner may be at cross-purposes during the first part of the day. Later, after you both make adjustments, things are more in sync.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's no harm in treating yourself to something you enjoy, but take care that you're not imposing your preference on others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't make the mistake of arranging something special without first determining the availability of all those whose presence you desire!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What seems like a warning is really a sound piece of advice that you can apply to the day's activities almost immediately.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll get news that makes it necessary for you to pick up the pace so that you can clear your calendar for something rather urgent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A question of policy arises and requires you to research the history of certain rules and traditions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager for someone else to make the first move, but in case he or she fails you, you'll want to have an alternate plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Endings and beginnings may seem to blend throughout the day. Keep up your efforts, and focus on the fine points.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel that you have something to prove, but in fact you're sitting pretty. Others are envious of your position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others may think you are ripe for a change, but you are secure in your constancy and have no doubt that things will continue as they are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When you come up against a rival, you must be sure to use everything in your power to avoid being bested -- even only in fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself barking up the wrong tree as a result of a knee-jerk response or the quick judgment of another.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should count your blessings with great care, lest you overlook those that are smallest but most significant.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to stay where you are until you get things done to your satisfaction. Don't let anyone distract you from your primary task.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Those who tell you "no" have no idea just what kind of reaction it will prompt in you, for you are unusually contrary today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know that you have a certain job to do, but you're not certain that the most comfortable methods are exactly right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be expecting the worst reaction from someone when, in fact, you are likely to be surprised by his or her positive response.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time for you to get back in the swing of things after dedicating a little too much time to other, peripheral interests.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you use the clock to your advantage, you can get more done than expected. A certain sacrifice may be required of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to learn something today that you didn't know before -- nor had you any suspicion such a thing even existed!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't take for granted your reputation or your natural skills. It's important for you to prepare for a coming test.