ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want things to be better than they are now -- as soon as tomorrow, perhaps. Efforts may take you away from home for a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make your mark by setting down in writing something you have perhaps only been thinking about of late. A daring step is called for.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're almost sure to be welcomed warmly into a new circle of associates, all of whom may soon be considered friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will have very little to do to get the ball rolling. However, once it's on its way, you'll have to guide its path rather carefully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Wherever you go, whatever you do, there's likely to be someone looking over your shoulder to make sure you follow the rules all day long.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have an opportunity to put on a show of sorts. While this may not be entirely instinctive, you can do it with style.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The ticking of the clock will remind you that you have only so much time to accomplish a rather lofty goal. Get moving!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Ease and relaxation will make the difference between your work and that of a close competitor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can watch things develop from a safe distance and face the consequences, or you can shape events by being directly involved. Choose!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been hearing reports that have you wondering if you're really prepared to face what's coming. Don't let yourself be rattled.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may take additional money to do what you have set out to do. A working vacation of sorts could help.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A collaboration is likely to begin that can bring you a good deal of attention and notoriety. Keep the competition to a minimum.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you know and what you don't are sure to make more of a difference to you today than in recent days or weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A reunion of sorts results from a creative endeavor -- and yields greater creative results than you could have imagined.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble concealing your competitive nature. Your chances of victory increase if you will simply behave naturally.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will have a chance to show off some highly specialized knowledge. Keep yourself fit -- you can start by minding what you eat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to be more self-sufficient than you have in the past, but this is a sign of good things to come, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good time to put one or two special skills on display. You have more to offer than anyone around you at this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The ease with which you are able to circulate among different circles can amaze your friends and impress your critics.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know that you're going to be talked about, so why not ensure that you are being talked about for the right reasons?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There's no point in standing idle when, in fact, certain actions can help you snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not particularly sociable at this time, but you may be able to make a new friend who can prove useful to you in an unusual way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The ability to stop on a dime and change directions at the drop of a hat will surely come in handy today. Mental flexibility is surely the key.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have more homework than you were expecting as the day draws to a close, so you must be sure to leave yourself adequate time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can clarify a few issues that others have found cloudy or obscure. By day's end, everyone should be on the same page, thanks to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is likely to come through for you in a pinch, but there is a risk that his or her efforts are just a bit too late.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What matters to you is likely to matter to most everyone. Those who remain untouched by this issue are best avoided for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you need is something that only you can give yourself -- if you know where to find it. The search is on!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That which is illuminated today will prove most important to you, especially after dark when you are expected to make a last-minute decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even the little things will matter a great deal. You've created a situation in which everything you do is likely to be scrutinized.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The questions you ask are not rare by any means; others seek the same answers. Still, you are perhaps in a position to be satisfied first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to change gears very quickly throughout the day in order to navigate some rough and unfamiliar terrain successfully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself trying to catch up all day long, thanks to a seemingly minor misunderstanding during morning hours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There are those who would suggest that you are expecting too much, too soon -- but you know better than anyone just what is possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Why are you waiting for someone to come to you? It's a good day to be more aggressive in going after what -- or whom -- you want!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to learn a valuable lesson that will stay with you -- and be in the forefront of your mind -- for a long, long time.