ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Follow instructions to the letter, and you should be able to avoid any and all delays -- provided you are equipped with the right tools.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have questions, and someone close to you has the answers. If you work together, you can surmount almost any obstacle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to express yourself clearly must not fail! Say what you mean, and don't let others off the hook when their words are vague.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You already have a good deal of knowledge about a certain hot topic, but you may have a bit more to learn before being truly effective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Not everyone is willing to follow your rules. Make it clear that there will be a price to pay for drifting from the current course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have a good ear and a keen eye, so you can be quite discerning when you have to be. These traits will certainly come in handy today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your emotional attachment to someone in your inner circle is likely to deepen. It may be time to make some plans together.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A domestic issue takes precedence over everything else, but you mustn't let other important matters slide completely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are becoming far more involved in a certain situation than you had intended -- though with greater involvement comes greater reward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Once you start something, you won't want to stop until it has reached its conclusion. No one is likely to stand in your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can help someone solve a sudden problem from a distance simply by staying in touch and getting as much detailed information as possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have solved a problem quite effectively, but you'll realize that there are side effects that are not wholly desirable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are ready to step into the fray and help a friend deal with a situation that has gotten out of hand. You have a calming influence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because others know how powerful you really are, they are more than willing to give you a wide berth. You can do almost anything!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can trust that one person who has been by your side throughout a long period of trouble, but don't expect that anyone else will help.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though you are entirely on your own, for the very good reason that it is likely true! What you must do is very clear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When the time comes, you'll want to express yourself openly and honestly -- especially when it comes to something others don't want to talk about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may think that you know better than the experts, but after giving a difficult task a try all on your own, you'll change your tune!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't tell a loved one everything you are thinking of doing -- unless you feel that omitting certain details is tantamount to lying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to miss out on something that others enjoy greatly, but by day's end, you'll be willing to call it all even.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a loved one can do much to improve the overall mood in and around the home. Are you willing to talk about truly anything?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to follow closely someone who seems to know all the ins and outs of a certain new endeavor. You may soon become partners.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will not be able to buck all of the trends, but one in particular needn't hold you back in any way -- and you know which one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to come up with a lot of the answers entirely on your own, as trustworthy assistance may not be available.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are on schedule to get things taken care of just as you planned -- provided someone doesn't throw a wrench into the works.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must determine what to do first, before you think about what will follow that up. Getting things in the right order is essential.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time may seem short, and you have much to do, so take care not to add to the list anything that doesn't absolutely need to happen!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The extraneous may get in your way during portions of the day, but in each case, you should be able to clear things out and avoid a crisis.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your ability to sort through an impenetrable mass of facts and figures will serve you well as you try to solve a confusing mathematical puzzle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have given someone permission to behave in ways that are quite unusual, but your reasons are sound. You must cope with surprises.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are you truly ready to do what is being asked of you? The stars are on your side, but they cannot do the work for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're on your way to completing something that has required a lengthy commitment and taken a heavy toll. You're feeling much stronger!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A loved one is in need of something that you are unable to provide, so you must be willing to let him or her turn to someone else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Honesty may not actually be the best policy today. To avoid hurting someone needlessly, you may want to omit certain facts or details.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have the feeling that someone is out there watching you as you navigate what the day has to offer. Be more specific with yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can get a great deal of work done even while tending to a loved one's immediate needs. You can multitask with the best of them!