ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to be thoroughly prepared for what comes today -- but in order to do that, you must anticipate with unusual accuracy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Any plans you hatch today have a greater chance of success if put into motion quickly -- if not immediately. Delay can cause lasting problems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to do what you can to help a friend who finds him- or herself in a difficult personal situation. Use your experience as an example.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be as enthusiastic today about something that, only yesterday, had you quite excited and ready to roll. This will pass.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone is focusing on you for all the wrong reasons, and though you are tempted to say something, the timing is probably not right for doing so.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can greet someone in a way that is both welcoming and a warning -- but only you know why any warning is necessary in the first place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A problem not of your making affects you directly as the day opens -- and you will have to deal with it continually until the day is done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can't believe that you have to deal with an issue that should never have arisen in the first place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be all that eager to go on a certain journey today -- though you know you will certainly make many valuable discoveries.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can treat yourself to something special today, and still be in the mood for more when a friend wants to share the experience with you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are in no hurry today, so take the time to look at things in a new way -- and see in them values you never recognized before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can guide others toward the achievement of a certain goal today -- but in the end, you may not be able to enjoy their triumphs with them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your closest rivals aren't likely to close the gap today, and you'll enjoy a rather long period in which your every move is right on the money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to revisit a past activity that left you rather cold the first time. Today, you're likely to be far more enthusiastic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to keep your ear to the ground today; the farther away a source of news is from you, the more important that news is likely to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you do today you must be ready to do again tomorrow -- and perhaps the next day. This kind of repetition can ensure you get a thing right.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be asked about something that you simply don't want to talk about -- but such a refusal can only work against you in the end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What happens today is likely to be merely the prologue to something much more complex and immersive. Are you ready to dig in?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be ready to repeat yourself in order to make your message clear. Take care, however, that you don't overstay your welcome!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on that which brings you the greatest pleasure, and you can have it now rather than later. Can you see past a current obstacle?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to share how you feel with someone who has been in your shoes before. You may learn that nothing is out of the ordinary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more you think about entertaining those around you, the more likely you will be to have a profound and memorable impact as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will be most content today working on a creative project entirely yourself. Don't lose touch with the outside world, however!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are after tangible rewards, but today you may have to slow things down in order to explain your methods and motives to a superior.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may realize that something you've been counting on may not actually come to pass. A disagreement between friends can be resolved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- How you handle a certain unexpected situation will speak volumes about what you really want -- and how you can go about getting it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to get feedback that gets you thinking all day long. You can craft a response that hits all the major talking points.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can enjoy a few good laughs today that elevate your mood and make you feel more hopeful for your immediate future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Accomplishments today can be many -- but you must take care that you leave room for others to contribute when and where they can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're able to give assurances to others today, even though you harbor a few doubts. It's a balancing act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to let someone else speak on your behalf today -- while you prepare yourself to stand alone very soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your credibility may be threatened today by a series of missteps that are affecting others in ways that you never anticipated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to expand your thinking on a certain issue. Some may be concerned that you are moving in a different direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Progress you make today may be minute -- but measurable. There are those who want you to move faster -- and you will, when you are ready.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Members of your team aren't likely to support everything that you are backing at this time. Try to strike a healthy compromise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's up to you to seize control of a situation from someone who doesn't know how to manage it effectively. Time is of the essence.