ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which is easy and that which is hard may "switch" in some way today, making it difficult for you to monitor your energy output.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on the details today, and let the big picture take care of itself -- as it will if you are sure to do what needs to be done on the inside.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Not all risks can be avoided today, but not all risks are truly hazardous. Some merely threaten to set you back but a few moments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are too concerned with success or failure when, in fact, it is too early to tell whether the odds are in your favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let yourself react to what others do unintentionally in a way that gives those actions too much importance. You can shrug things off!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you can do you must do today, at least in two or three specific situations. You should have little trouble deciding to swing into action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to step out of your usual role today to do that which others deem necessary. It's your turn to throw caution to the wind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't be squeamish today! Your willingness to delve into that which others are eager to avoid can win the day for all concerned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have your doubts, but you can still stay the course. What a friend does needn't be an example to you; do your own thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you fully aware of the opposition that stands in your way at this time? Don't forget that you have something up your sleeve; use it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may want to call "time out" today and gain some distance from someone who has been pressuring you of late. Space can do you good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An accident shakes things up in such a way that you are actually better off as a result. This isn't something you want to repeat, however.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An experience has you reeling at some point today; it's something that you may never have imagined or anticipated. Why not try it again?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Seldom can you live up to the hype, but today you should be able to achieve something that is everything everyone expected it to be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Today's performance is certainly up to par, even though it is rather unorthodox. You must turn a deaf ear to your critics at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A message comes your way that changes the overall tone of your day in an instant. This doesn't have to be a negative development, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your positive attitude is key to keeping everyone on task and headed in the right direction. Don't let anyone see the cracks in your facade.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can put an end to an uncomfortable situation today, and as a result a new phase of harmony is likely to begin both at home and abroad.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your goals are clear, but the road ahead of you may be obscured by certain obstacles that are not to your liking. A friend offers assistance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can move forward with confidence today as you set in motion a plan that can bring you what you want, and more. Others are ready to join you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can keep uncertainty at bay today while you seek something that you know will be important to you for a long time to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will enjoy the opportunity to show off a new skill -- but it's been developed from a talent you always knew you possessed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A certain someone knows just what you need today, and he or she is likely to unveil it at just the right moment. Be ready for anything!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel that it's time for someone else to take the reins -- but who? For the time being, you're going to have to continue your efforts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can win over your critics today with a single action that has sweeping ramifications. Things can be different from now on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on money matters, but don't let yourself become bogged down by figures that are difficult to reconcile. Get the big picture first.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Things are likely to start very quickly all around you today; are you ready to take part? You may have to wait until you are fully prepared.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want to be treated with respect, surely -- but that means you're going to have to treat others with that same respect -- and you know you can!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have to lighten your load somewhat today, but you don't know what to leave behind. Discuss this with a friend; he or she has good advice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You find yourself more than halfway through a difficult project -- and you are able, therefore, to take some time to assess your progress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can score points with a family member who has been unusually critical of you recently. The pressure is off for a while as a result.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let everyday aches and pains get to you; you can proceed apace if you will accept the fact that you are, after all, only human!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a friend may disagree about a minor issue, but your faith in a single overriding issue remains strong. You can avoid a fight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to do something extra for a friend or loved one who comes to you with a piece of bad news. It's not all that bad, really.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Time spent with a loved one is never time ill-spent. Together, you both know how to up the ante in a way that can be quite enjoyable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must not break with tradition today; doing what is expected of you because it's what people have always done will prove essential.