ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may wonder how things can work out a certain way when all signs point to a different outcome. You're missing certain variables.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put others in a more comfortable position merely by doing what you know is right. Now is no time to force an issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be confused by what transpires, as much may seem to be repetitive, derivative and a challenge to your sense of continuity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're usually right when it comes to certain key issues, and those issues will arise today, without a doubt. Your record remains intact.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have a chance to show off certain talents, but take care that you don't try to do too much and earn any negative monikers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may receive a comment about your work that proves you are not entirely understood -- nor are your methods.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have what it takes to rise to the top quickly, but you may feel as though things are moving in the opposite direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are more than willing to accommodate another's wishes, but you must not make the mistake of sacrificing too much in the process.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may receive an invitation that comes through unusual channels -- and that requires an immediate response. No need to waffle!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A current slowdown gives you no real cause for concern -- though you are eager to pick up the pace where a personal issue is concerned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Stakes are rising, and you may find yourself in a precarious position before the day is out. Center yourself as often as possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An ill-judged comment may put you on the defensive today, whether you were the speaker or the target.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone you have trusted in the past may surprise you by putting you on the spot. A secret has been kept for too long.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An offer comes to you that may compel you to change course mid-journey. It may be tough to keep up with modern communication.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An authority figure puts pressure on you. Self-governing becomes a major issue when you are left to your own devices later on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you are allowed to get away with a certain transgression, trouble will surely be around the corner. It's time to admit what you did.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If it's time for you to come clean, there is no better day for it than today. Most will understand your motives quite clearly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have a choice to make, but it won't happen until late in the day. You'll have to fight fatigue, and perhaps some confusion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What governs you governs others, but you are more connected to what makes you tick than most -- at least for right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A personal project may not be progressing as you had hoped, but you can make a few key alterations that increase potential greatly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Don't confuse pace with progress; you can make more headway moving relatively slowly than you could by moving hastily.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be taken by a notion that proves exciting to you -- even though it may bring you in contact with some danger.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're going to want to stick to the schedule you have created for yourself. Any deviation from the plan could threaten success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may make a rather serious error early in the day, but with the oversight mechanism you should have in place, recovery can be swift.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be dealing with issues of quality and quantity throughout much of the day, and you'll know at all times which is more important.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you try to keep under wraps is likely to be revealed unintentionally, but you'll be glad when everyone else is in the know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may have reason to give up the hunt, but you want to keep things going until the very last moment. You'll know when that is.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have more to do than meets the eye, and you may not be able to accomplish it all without soliciting the help of a rival.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Follow instructions carefully, and you'll quickly learn what is expected of you -- and when you can indulge yourself a little.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Success today depends in large part upon time management, but you must also accept that there's only so much you can do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others will be looking to you today to know what is possible. How you face the most difficult situations will say a great deal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Things may actually be easier than you had expected, but that's no reason to let up. It's time to push forward aggressively.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which makes the least sense is likely to attract you more than anything else. Perhaps it's a puzzle you can solve.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have the chance to get closer to something or someone than you had ever thought possible. This can prove a real high point.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others are keeping an eye on you to see how you are able to manage in situations that may be too much for them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Keep lines of communication open. You can balance being in charge with listening to the wishes of those under you.