ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Being creative doesn't mean being flighty or irresponsible. On the contrary, you can combine creativity and professionalism expertly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're ready to take a leadership position among the community very soon, and your ideas are likely to affect the many as well as the few.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your desire is simple: to leave things in a better state than the way they were when you first encountered them. It can be done!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A review of your most recent work will reveal something that you had only suspected. Now you can use it to your advantage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have trouble expressing yourself in words, but actions will certainly be much more effective if you choose them well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be experiencing something of a lull. Soon, perhaps before the day is out, things should heat up again considerably.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to hear what another has to say about a shared experience. You cannot believe that your feelings are yours alone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your ability to cut through all the extraneous nonsense that accompanies a key issue will serve you and others well all day long.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to move on to the next phase of a current project, but you may have to wait until a partner has reviewed all your work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've got something rather provocative in the making, but you may not be ready to share it just yet. Use available time well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to explore more carefully than ever before the ties that bind you to those closest to you. Definitions may be hazy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself trying to navigate some dangerous ground. You can protect yourself by keeping certain opinions to yourself.

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.