ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Sometimes it is the simplest, most direct messages that are the hardest to absorb. Pay attention when such a message comes your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be subject to something of a shock, but after you regain your composure, you'll be able to address it appropriately.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to assemble your team and work toward an important common goal. No one knows what is possible better than you do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If it's a leader you're looking for, you may not have to search any farther than your own mirror. Yes, you may well be the one!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may be much easier simply to do certain things yourself than to accept help and have to explain what needs to be done again and again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to apply yourself in a single-minded way in order to complete something that is now officially overdue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The news from someone else comes to you along a circuitous route, but it is no less important to you. Be patient; wait for all information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be called upon to make a key decision for someone who is unable to make it for him- or herself. You knew this time would come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are not always in the best position to see what must be done. Perhaps you should leave a certain decision to someone else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be distracted by someone who keeps offering you a "better" way. At some point, you're going to have to deal with this directly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who knows you well -- sometimes better than you know yourself -- is there to protect you from a hidden danger.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not fully appreciate everything that goes on behind the scenes, but you know that things could be very different.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There's no reason to think that you cannot progress, even though you have to observe a few strict limitations. Every little bit counts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The news you get from someone on the front lines tells you that things are going better than expected -- and worse, in certain ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to count your blessings -- again. Focus on doing things that keep the boat steady and moving in the right direction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- All indications have you anticipating the best possible outcome. Indeed, any outcome can be positive in some way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time to address a certain key issue at home. You're trying to do too much at once, as usual. Give yourself time to assess a situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Every now and then, you like to do things the way they're supposed to be done. Today is a good day for doing just that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can trust your instincts to see you through. A creature of habit, you are best when things are familiar to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not agree with someone else's assessment of a certain situation, but perhaps one or two points are worth consideration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can show off an unusual skill. Others are drawn to you for reasons you cannot yet understand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though you are in the know, but the fact is that someone is keeping you from knowing all you can. Find out who!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to spot the flaw in a plan will serve you well as you help others finalize something that's been in the works a long time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Giving someone else what he or she wants sounds good on the surface, but it may involve putting yourself at risk in an unusual way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be unable to take advantage of someone's weakness in the manner you had anticipated, but another opportunity should open up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can have what you want by day's end, but the real work begins when you try to hang on to it. You have a formidable challenger.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must remain nimble throughout the day, able to make adjustments as needed when circumstances change. You don't want to get stuck!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can come to the rescue of someone who has gotten into a difficult situation entirely by accident. A cooperative effort pays off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to apply a certain lesson from the past to a current problem. What you realize gives you the ability to make a change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in no mood to stay put. If travel is an option, choose your destination with care, as you may be able to attain two key goals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to convert an idea into action that pays off. In any event, you cannot afford to stand still.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know something that someone else knows, and this is likely to result in some competition. Do you think you have the advantage?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make marginal gains even though you may not be able to work up a full head of steam. Someone you know has an answer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Planning ahead may prove more difficult than usual, as there are several variables that cannot be accurately tracked just yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be forced to make a game-changing move. Others are eager to follow in your footsteps for a while, so expect some company.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What comes your way may cause you to take a defensive posture for a while. Indeed, protecting yourself and others is key.