ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're working on an assumption that is proved faulty at least midway through the day. You have time to change course as necessary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are in no mood to break with tradition right now, despite someone else's rather persuasive arguments. Keep things going the way they are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Two vocal individuals are pulling you in two different directions at this time. Soon you'll have the chance to voice your clear opinion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You shouldn't have to say much, but now and then today you will want to throw out a reminder to someone who doesn't have his eye on the clock.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to repeat yourself -- in word and deed -- at least two or three times today. It's important that you get things right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you is willing to sacrifice something in order for you to progress at a quicker pace. Show your gratitude; share the spoils.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- As soon as you discount someone else's views on a certain topic, they are likely to be validated. Why not listen to all voices today?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If it's left to you to organize and oversee, a planned project will come off without a hitch. Otherwise, difficulties may ensue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- While there are not outright guarantees of success, you can surely increase the odds today by doing what comes naturally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself trading places with someone who is eager to see what things look like from your perspective -- and vice versa.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's a good time to pursue justice in a case that has been too long forgotten by most others. You're working for something worthwhile.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A lull in your day gives you just the opportunity you need to restock and prepare yourself for a challenge that's quickly coming your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't have to know everything today, certainly -- but it's important that you know where to go to find out what you need to know!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are tempted to wander off into unfamiliar territory. If you do so, you'll want to be sure you've got all you need with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your emotional well-being depends upon your willingness to let bygones be bygones. Now is no time to hold a grudge; it is very unhealthy!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can perform quite well on demand today -- but you'll certainly want to do something your way, and on your terms, before the day is out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel that you've not been as successful as you deserve to be -- but is that an accurate assessment? Look back at past achievements.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your perception of a current situation is likely to differ quite dramatically from that of the officials in charge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A personal issue is worked out quite nicely today, and much of the work may have happened before you were even aware of it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will have a good chance to examine just what drives you -- especially right now, when your motives are not wholly clear to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to be ready for anything that comes your way today, but take care that you don't move prematurely in any one direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be so fearful that something will happen today that you make it happen by overreacting without cause. Stay calm!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- How you get from here to there will prove something of a puzzle today, but you can work it out; take all the time you need to plot a course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tested in some way today, but remember that it doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you answer all questions correctly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What happens before you are really up and at it this morning is likely to prove more important than anything that happens later on today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A surprise has you moving more quickly today than you had planned, but you're perfectly capable of maintaining this faster pace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to get a little rest today before you are thrown into the arena and forced to defend yourself in a more active way than usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have business to attend to, surely, but you can also do something that brings you a great deal of pleasure at the same time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to travel some distance today in order to square away a business deal that has been quite a long time in the making.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may seem as though nothing comes easy to you today -- and indeed, you are working harder than usual. This is a temporary phase.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you hear through the grapevine today has you wondering if you should begin keeping secrets -- but that's never the best idea, is it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You were promised something that did not come to pass -- so now what do you do? This is not a good time to overreact.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll surely want an explanation for behavior that isn't up to par, but take care that you don't come off as overly aggressive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even the best-laid plans can go awry, and today you're likely to face a problem that arises when one of your plans doesn't pan out perfectly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is likely to jump the gun today, forcing you into a situation that demands an immediate commitment to something of which you are unsure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself envying someone who seems to have not a care in the world -- but you'll soon learn that it's just a disguise.