ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Anyone who is expecting you to roll over at the slightest hint of trouble doesn't know you well. You're ready to put up a fight!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Practice doesn't always make perfect, as you well know -- but that doesn't mean that it can't make things better, and that's worth a lot today!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something that snuck up on you recently can be set aside today -- perhaps permanently -- but you have to break through certain barriers.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A loved one may prove too hot to handle for a while today -- but later on, you should be able to get what you want after only a little effort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An error made long ago is perhaps catching up with you at this time, causing you to see things from an unstable point of view. Plant those feet!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in no mood to be told what to do, but you're also not likely to come up with a plan yourself. How can you resolve this?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are waiting to hear from someone who will need your help later in the day, but he or she isn't operating according to your timeline.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Changing circumstances have you considering an option that never seemed attractive to you until now. There are more surprises in store.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are fully aware of tradition and heritage, but you are much more interested in breaking with that right now and experimenting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be pitted against no one but yourself today, as you are put in a position to face a certain fear. You can come out on top, surely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have a secret weapon that is ready for use at any time -- but are you sure now is the time? You may want to take a softer approach.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are seeking something to make things easier for you overall, but are you perhaps overreaching? Such a find may not be possible right now.

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.