ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll enter into an arrangement with a friend or co-worker feeling good about what you can bring to the table -- but is this reciprocal?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know that you can do more for someone close to you than anyone else, if you are given the chance. You may have to manufacture that chance!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll likely start working on a key problem before you have even gotten out of bed today. This is something that will stay on your mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to wait for someone to vacate his or her spot before you can move into your rightful place today. There's no rush, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Despite your natural confidence, you may be wondering if you've made the right decision with regard to someone younger than yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can prove to your critics that there is nothing to the assertion that the task ahead of you is too big for you to handle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take advantage of "shock value" today as you present something that no one expects. You may attract quite a large audience.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A kind of gravitational pull has you and a rival coming closer together today; this is something you surely want to understand better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may want to wait to open a certain can of worms today, as certain routine duties should be dispensed with first. Prioritize.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can make a domestic adjustment today that has everything running at a faster pace -- and a higher level of efficiency.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The day opens on a note of high expectation, but you may realize later that this was a "false alarm." Be satisfied with routine endeavors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- This day's schedule may not be at all what you had hoped for, though it's not your fault that none of the pieces seem to fit together.

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.