ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're getting bogged down in the little things, when you should be focusing more on the big picture. There will be time for detail work later.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you aren't willing to take the time today to do something right the first time, when are you going to find the time to fix it later on?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself in charge of more than just your affairs. Be sure to use your time wisely -- for yourself and for others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An unusual maneuver performed at just the right time puts you in the lead today -- and you can keep it if you maintain a steady pace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something important and unexpected comes to you through unfamiliar channels today. It may be time for you to take on more responsibility.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will want what you asked for, and no less -- but take care that you didn't overstep your bounds in the first place. Be reasonable!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You cannot do things in the same familiar way and expect different results. You must be willing to experiment with some new methods.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- "What do I want?" is the most important question you can ask today -- and you should ask it any time you feel uncertain in any way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can avoid obstacles today simply by following the path you've charted for yourself -- even though there are surprises in store.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't allow yourself to be influenced too much today by someone who doesn't really know what lies ahead. Trust yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A surprise encounter may make it impossible for you to enjoy something that you were looking forward to today. A change of plans is in order.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A journey of discovery can be twice as enjoyable today if you take a friend along with you. He or she can provide some invaluable perspective.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're never more confident than when you know just what you are facing and why. Today this is likely to be the case more than once.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll find it more than simply beneficial to keep the lines of communication open with someone far from home. It is a necessity today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have the chance today to follow a certain road all the way to the end -- and what you find there sends you off on yet another journey.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to get only a small fraction of what you want today -- but that should be enough to keep you going for a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be struggling today to answer a question that is really quite simple. All you have to do is sit still and get the lay of the land.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The help you offer a friend is going to be much more valuable by day's end than you had anticipated. In retrospect, why did you wait so long?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Some believe you simply make things up as you go along, but you usually engage in a great deal of planning -- and today is no exception!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The clock is ticking, and you haven't even started. What's the hitch? Today, you can make up for lost time if you delay no longer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Just when you thought you had overcome a certain fear, you are presented with a situation that brings it all back -- but only temporarily.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may be trying to shock you in some way, but the truth is that nothing you see or hear today is likely to surprise you that much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may think that you're doing things for yourself, when in fact you are doing them to benefit someone else. You will realize this very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to play catch-up today after failing to finish a project. Something is slowing you down; try to identify it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others may wonder what is holding you up, when in fact you have something to do that must be done as soon as possible. Why not do it right now?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be willing to accept certain facts as they are disclosed today, lest you run afoul of someone in charge -- even the authorities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're facing a deadline, and yet you may not feel properly equipped to meet it. You can fix this, if you are willing to take a certain risk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can run things smoothly today without having anyone else step in to help you. Indeed, engaging others right now can carry certain risks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can reach for more today, but you must not underestimate the value of what you already have. Strive for a balance of old and new.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll surely want to consider certain alternatives today, and you can do so without sending the wrong signals to those around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can uncover what has yet to be seen, and others will rally around you eager to participate in something memorable and possibly important.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which you are trying your best to deal with at this time is not conducive to personal progress. It may be time to step away from it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- While protecting yourself you must also protect those around you. Focus on doing what you know is right; give others what you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are able to do something quite easily today that was difficult for you only yesterday or the day before. You're making progress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something may seem unusually difficult today unless you reach out for someone you haven't spoken to in some time. Will you take the chance?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be taking a firm position on an important issue, which makes it difficult for you to identify your true allies.