ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You seem to be creeping slowly toward one of your more important goals, but today may require you to pick up the pace dramatically.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't usually involve yourself in issues that don't affect you directly, but today is not a usual day in this regard.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Endeavors that you've been exploring in a roundabout way may prove far more important to you after you hold a family meeting today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be torn between two interests -- one that can propel you forward at a rapid pace, and one that is simply an amusing diversion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to receive news that displeases you on the one hand and provides you with the excuse you have been waiting for on the other.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone with whom you have much in common is likely to express himself or herself in a way that catches you off guard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to get started on something that is both new and old at the same time. What transpires gives you renewed energy and enthusiasm.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been waiting some time for a very simple "yes" or "no" answer, and today it may be yours. What happens as a result will take off!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The consequences of actions that are not thoroughly thought out may come back to haunt you. Take the time to plan carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The comings and goings of those who are not directly involved in your affairs may prove somewhat distracting, but they mustn't hold you back.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- While others are waiting on a big decision that you're in the process of making, you mustn't distract yourself with idle amusements.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to get some valuable ideas from the most unusual sources, and you are the kind to consider every possible notion.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Things are likely to go very much as planned throughout much of the day -- until a miscommunication derails you temporarily.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been doing work that you are proud of lately, yet you may begin second-guessing yourself for a time. This is temporary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to see the pace quicken, but not everyone will be able to keep up with you. At some point, you must slow down just a bit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may receive reports of something that you don't believe at first, but your own investigation will bear out the accuracy of the tale.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're interested in getting others involved in something that you feel is quite significant. How you present the issue is all-important.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is a good time to practice what you've taken for granted for quite a while. You have reason to better certain skills.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Those in your care may not understand what you are trying to teach them at first. Later, everyone will understand what you're striving for.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to explain yourself -- again -- to someone who is reluctant to give you his or her support.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can take a break from something that has proved far more taxing than anyone may have expected. Soon you'll be ready to resume.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a certain point of view that you're eager to communicate to those on the other side of the issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Though you're eager to have help with a certain project, you must make it clear that you will be doing the majority of the work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be confident about your own abilities, surely, but you may have your doubts about those of a partner or co-worker for a time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your willingness to let things be forgiven and forgotten is not your strong suit, but you will find it accessible and necessary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must remind yourself, again and again throughout the day, that some things are just too good to be true.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to hear the results of an evaluative session in which your work was scrutinized. Many expect you to receive high marks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have to part ways with someone who enjoys your company a great deal. You'll be missed, but you can surely keep in touch.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others may be slowing you down somewhat by not doing things exactly as you had instructed. It may be time to clarify -- more than once.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What begins as a game will remain fun, surely, but the consequences may ultimately become much more serious than you had expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to want to get things right, but you mustn't appear to be going only for results. Remember, the process counts as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have a great many skills that others are not yet aware of, but today you'll have a chance to put at least one on display.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find it difficult to concentrate because of either environmental distractions or those that are man-made.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone far from home is keeping track of you, thanks to modern technology. Some things, however, you may want to keep to yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be waiting for an indication that you are on your own in some way before you begin something that could be controversial.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone whose talents you admire is likely to express his or her admiration for you as well. Today offers a chance to collaborate.