ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Once you get started, you'll have no trouble advancing at a pace that satisfies you and your boss. But getting started isn't easy today!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have trouble justifying what is required of you today -- but why justify it? Simply get it done as quickly as possible!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may wonder if someone has asked you to break the rules in some way, but you can be sure that he or she had no such intention in mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive an announcement that has you balanced between elation and disappointment today. A friend offers a dose of realism.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to show someone something unpleasant about himself in order to effect the change that is desired by both of you at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can anticipate coming events with remarkable clarity and accuracy today. There is some information you'll want to keep to yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can't avoid the financial issues that have been hounding you any longer; you must address them if you're going to put them to rest.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to add a little spice to the proceedings today, but take care you don't offend someone who doesn't know what you're up to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to explore the potential offered by a new relationship that is just taking shape -- but don't move too quickly today!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more realistic you are about a current situation, the more likely you will be to solve it before the deadline. Follow the rules today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone you know well is willing to show you the ropes today, and very soon you'll get the hang of things and be able to progress.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can be both creative and pragmatic today; it all depends on just how much headway you expect to make when addressing a certain issue.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Listen to yourself more closely and you'll realize that others are reacting to what you say and do more appropriately than you had thought.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're waiting for a new opportunity to open up, but you're not yet willing to make the commitment it requires. This is a sticking point.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to respond all that well to criticism of any kind today. It's best, perhaps, to keep certain doings under wraps for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are feeling quite optimistic, but someone you know balances you out by offering a bleaker outlook. Whose view is accurate?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The stance you've taken regarding something "official" may not be the best choice for you right now. Consider approaching the problem another way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to wait for opportunities to come to you, so why not get up and go about making them for yourself? It's a good time to do so!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't concern yourself with what is best or worst, but rather with what is possible. A more realistic approach is required today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can wield your authority, whether broad or limited, with certain profound effect today. You're soon to be given more responsibility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Bad news received today can be turned into good news that you deliver to another. Your attitude makes it all possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You understand a rather complex situation far better than anyone else with equal experience and expertise. Your actions benefit many.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you say today can impact others deeply as you prove more inspiring than anyone might have anticipated. Creativity is on the rise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A difference of opinion is really a difference of perception -- but you may be able to see things in the same way after talking openly today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be invited to share your innermost thoughts about a very tricky situation. What you offer is more than insight; it's a roadmap.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you are investigating is likely to take on a whole new importance as you realize just who was involved -- and why.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may suspect that there is more going on with you than meets the eye -- and indeed, you are perhaps busier than even you anticipated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can strike a deal with a former rival that sets you both on a course of increased productivity, even though you are not cooperating directly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may say or do something today that proves rather controversial -- but why? You're only following your instincts and trying to be transparent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Any attempts to distance yourself from perceived improprieties today are likely to fall short. Instead, why not address them head-on?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are trying to take advantage of a situation that is still in flux. You will certainly have to wait until you have the final numbers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Despite warnings you've given recently, someone is likely to cross a line and challenge you in a way that requires you to think twice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are likely to notice that you have much more to offer than you first indicated -- and a door may be opened to you very soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think you're running out of ideas, but very soon you'll be inspired by what happens as the result of a chance encounter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're confident that you are in good hands today, no matter what may happen either on the home front or at the workplace.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Despite indications that dangers are minimized, you'll still want to remain vigilant today. One last threat may present itself after nightfall.