ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is no time to make excuses. It's good to understand the reasons why things happen, but reasons don't lock you into a passive response.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be alerted to a problem that others cannot solve right now; you may be in a position to offer not only perspective, but also clear advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are confident that your decisions will put yourself and others on the right path -- but you may have to change the mind of one of your critics.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are not interested in making any agreements with those who don't want to move forward. You want progress -- now!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you are after today may not be possible just yet, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to make plans. Planning, after all, is key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do a rival one better today and come out on top. Take care, however, that this doesn't compel you to overestimate the possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to come up with an idea today that, while not entirely original, is certainly new to you. You can make it work well for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care today that you don't wind up saying one thing and doing another. Your integrity is on the line -- and is precious to you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which others resist may be just the thing for you. There's no reason why you cannot explore new methods at this time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to change your ways today -- or very soon -- if only to avoid the kind of problem that you see plaguing others like you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You should receive the credit you deserve today, but someone is more than willing to blame you for something you didn't do. Investigate!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It may be time for you to assert yourself boldly, as others stand by and do nothing in the face of what you know to be a very real threat.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself leaning first one way, then the other. A decision must be made, so you had better find your balance point!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A competitor may surprise you by doing something you would never have suspected he or she was capable of -- at least not yet. Make adjustments!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Flexibility is the key today, in virtually all things. You mustn't be so set on doing things a certain way that you become paralyzed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which is real will surely win out over that which is merely a figment of your imagination. It's time to face the truth about something.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be quite emotional during the first part of the day, before you regain your equilibrium. Much depends on whom you talk to today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want others to think highly of you, but the only choice you have today may not show off your skills in the best possible light -- yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is no time to quibble about little things that make no lasting difference; focus on the big picture and the gains you can make.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Some may not approve of the way you are going about your personal business today -- but you are certain that you are in the right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You think one thing, and a friend thinks another -- and you both cannot be right. It's time to examine each side and assess its validity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may need a little more time before you can really score points against a competitor who has long been ready to take you on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others may not want to join you as you try something new today. Demonstrate that dangers are few, and friends will come running.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those who rub you the wrong way are worth avoiding during the first part of the day, when you are still adapting to circumstances.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have one or two more things to say to someone who thought that your interaction had been concluded. This is necessary info!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Whether an event is good or bad for you will depend in large part upon your ability to remain open to what follows. Nothing is certain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Are you willing to admit to wrongdoing in the past? Perhaps it would be best for you to acknowledge your imperfections at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're certain to learn more from those who do not agree with you than from those who do. You must be willing to listen attentively!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any obstacles that appear today can be avoided if you're willing to change course and risk losing time. Otherwise, difficulties mount.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more willing you are to acknowledge another's point of view, the more others will be willing to listen to you when it's your turn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Anticipation is the key to success at this time; the more you can foresee, the more you can prevent -- if, indeed, it is preventable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not likely to have things entirely your way today, but that's no matter, as you are far more able to adjust now than you were before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have to deal with the influence being exerted by someone who may be considered an "interloper" by many. Watch and listen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to see things return to "normal" at this time -- but what is that, exactly? Nothing will revert to the way it used to be!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can prove your loyalty today, but you'll want something in return. Make your desires known ahead of time; you needn't compromise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to win a great many supporters today merely by doing what you believe in. It's as simple as that! Don't waste time.