ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you do early in the day is likely to be of greater import -- and be completed to a higher standard -- than anything else at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be drifting away from what works best for you, but you'll have a chance to reclaim your true identity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not understand the true gravity of a certain situation until you begin to notice what is happening to those around you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The quality of another's work has you redoubling your own efforts. You certainly want to be competitive at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may sense that there are some who would like to see you fail, but you are not about to oblige them, certainly!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're a member of a team set on accomplishing something quite remarkable, but only you may know just how to get it done in the time allowed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The more you mind your own business, the more others are likely to leave you alone. This is both advantageous and detrimental.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you most fear is that which springs from yourself; nothing that comes from external sources poses a serious threat right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be weighing probabilities as you consider what to do next. Focus on the intention, and the method will come to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in charge of something that only you can really appreciate, but there are others who know you're up to something big.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A single act can have far-reaching consequences, of course -- but the fact that you can pull the pin may be a new idea.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be the one to get things going in the right direction after ensuring that another doesn't cause a false start.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Looking back over the past days or weeks, you'll see a pattern emerge that has you wondering if you've really been on the right track.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're about to finish one project just in time to kick another into high gear. What lies ahead can prove more rewarding than expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Not everyone will like what you have done, but no one will object to the way you have gone about it. You can get your critics to ease up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to ask for something back that the recipient had thought was a gift, not a loan. You may be in for a tough conversation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The more specific you can be, the more likely you are to progress according to plan. Avoid broad strokes and prejudicial thinking.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You had thought that today would bring you certain results when, in fact, you are likely to be the recipient of something quite unexpected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to get more done in the morning than usual, but only because an afternoon opportunity cannot be missed!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Everyone around you is eager to see you do what you have said you would do -- even though they may harbor secret doubts for a time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your "to do" list may be growing by leaps and bounds, but only because you've put off a key activity for far too long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Everyone who knows you may be asking the same question: Are you in a position to exceed expectations? Show them!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things are looking good for you, but you must make sure that you've not overlooked something obvious in recent days.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to pick up after someone else who doesn't yet realize what all of his or her responsibilities really are.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel as though you've stalled in some way, but in fact, you're simply going through a more introspective phase.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're internalizing a great deal when you should be focusing more on what is going on outside yourself and your circle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some confusion may arise when you try to step outside your comfort zone, and others are not ready for any similar attempts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You don't have to follow all the rules to the letter, but one or two are in place to keep you safe, and they must be obeyed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Once you get moving, you're not likely to stop until you've finished everything that you had planned on doing. The pace is quick.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It'll be up to you to see that those around you are working as efficiently as possible. You don't want to waste any time or effort.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel yourself drifting away from your usual center at this time. A friend doesn't have the usual influence over you, either.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been hard on yourself lately, but you'll have the opportunity to give yourself something you can thoroughly enjoy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are eager for your efforts to win you attention, though some of it may not be quite what you had in mind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Put your best foot forward. First impressions will count for much -- more so, in some situations, than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in the midst of something you don't entirely understand, and neither do those who usually counsel you in times of difficulty.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to see your friends do well, and you can do one or two things to help them on the road to success -- but don't do it all!