ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you most want may be quite slow in coming to you today, but come it will -- and then you'll be able to share it with a friend as planned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who knows you well has warned you against what you are about to do, but you are confident that you can pull it off without a hitch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to be misinterpreted in any way today, so be sure to make your motives clear -- and share the results of your labors.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you know well is not as willing to join forces with you as he or she let on previously -- but this may be the best possible news today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you hear through the grapevine cannot be trusted today, but you have important information to impart when you are given the floor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You gain valuable experience today, and very soon you'll be making big plans. For now, you'll want to lie low, perhaps.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A friend or loved one is willing to take you where you want to go, but the means and methods are quite different from any you were expecting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today you'll realize something that serves you quite well in the days to come. What you share with a friend can help you at least twofold.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know when and where to start, and you'll know when it's time to stop -- but in the middle, you may have to trust in luck.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have a lot to get done today before you can set anything aside and focus on something you know will give you great pleasure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A routine job becomes more important than usual today as you realize just what has been missing every other time you've done it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll earn more than praise today, if you follow the course you've laid out for yourself and avoid the distractions another baits you with.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your motives are being questioned by those who really don't know what you've been going through lately. Make clear what you are about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be far from home, but you can still let a friend know just how close you are -- spiritually, where it really counts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An error made early in the day can be corrected before nightfall, but you're going to have to put aside other duties in order to get it done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is likely to bring to your attention a fact that you've been conveniently overlooking for some time. It's time to face the truth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can't afford to let yourself wallow in any sort of emotional quagmire at this time. Pick yourself up and proceed with confidence!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand exactly what you're being told by someone in charge, but you can make adjustments that avoid any lasting problems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Thorough preparation will keep you from making the same mistakes that you made the last time you engaged in today's required activities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting yourself first and a friend second may seem like the right thing to do, but it will be a mistake that could have far-reaching ramifications.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You cannot expect to control all aspects of your day, especially when your emotions come into play during afternoon hours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are in a race that seems to have no end. A rival is challenging you in a new way. Focus on what you know -- and don't become distracted.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Giving in -- or giving up -- is not an option today. You must stay the course, and trust that you will learn important lessons in the process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll spot a new opportunity just ahead, and reach for it when the time is right. What happens after that is a matter of luck.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You needn't announce your every move today; indeed, you were best served by keeping some things very carefully hidden from others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be accused of breaking the rules, but you can prove that what you've done is entirely acceptable to those who are calling the shots.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to see through deception serves you quite well today. You may have to interact with a different type of person altogether.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are trying to give someone else what he or she needs, but you are neglecting yourself in the process. Try to strike a healthy balance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have what it takes to do what is asked of you, as long as you keep your personal judgments from hampering your decision-making process.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good time for you to make a plan that requires you to separate yourself from the crowd. A certain amount of isolation can be good for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be quite surprised by the progress made by a rival today, since he or she is doing just what you did recently -- but to little effect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Congratulations are in order today, but are you giving or receiving the accolades? You can surely set yourself up for success!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to come off half-cocked today -- nor do you want someone else to do the same. You can exert a necessary influence all day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An idea that you've had faith in for quite some time proves to be worth only so much; don't let your disappointment affect your judgment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble fitting everything in today -- but you must do all you can to satisfy everyone's requests for your time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can make an early start today and get ahead of the pack. This proves essential to your overall plan, and gives you a boost.