ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Waiting until the last minute is only likely to cause you heartache today, as someone near and dear to you is impatient and may fly the coop.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know just how to get what you want today, and you know just who can give it to you. Your request must be as straightforward as possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can show off an unusual skill today -- but that doesn't mean your success rate will be 100 percent. You must still get help on some tricky jobs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have more work to do today after others put in their two cents. This collaborative work takes more time than solo efforts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What do you have that someone else wants -- and vice versa? This situation can result in conflict if you take it too seriously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're looking around the corner at all that might be happening very soon -- but you mustn't neglect the things that are happening right now!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must give yourself a time limit today so that you don't overindulge in something that could prevent you from getting your work done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Distractions abound, and for anyone else that might be a problem. You, however, know how to turn a distraction into a profitable endeavor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're looking forward to something that allows you to explore your feelings with a little more freedom -- without incurring increased risk.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Just when you thought you had solved a tricky personal problem, the puzzle just gets more complicated. It's back to the drawing board.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're more than willing to help others, but you must be in good shape yourself to have a positive effect. Are you fully prepared?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who knows you well has a few suggestions for you. You would be foolish not to listen; some of them can serve you well!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to be confronted, nor are you in the mood to confront anyone else. This means you may choose to remain alone today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not like what you see when you look around and take in all that is close to you -- but changing the view may not be possible now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone who brings out the best and the worst in you is likely to exert a particularly strong influence today. You may enjoy it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You take great delight today in something that a young person does, because you know that he or she has you to thank for that ability.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't stray from your chosen path today; travel a straight line, and don't be distracted by that which looks attractive elsewhere.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have much to say to a certain someone who has offended you, but now may not be the time. You'll want to choose your words carefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The solution you're looking for isn't close at hand, so you must broaden the area in which you are searching. Solicit a friend's help today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do something much more quickly today than you could yesterday, but there's no reason to give that much thought. Focus on what, not why.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to see what comes of a situation that has only recently been noticed by you and those closest to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be invited to share something special with those who are not usually part of your inner circle. You can make an exception today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone crosses the line, and you'll be there to make sure that he or she steps back before any lasting problems are allowed to result.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A communication error complicates things today. Do what you can to keep things simple -- especially when several people are involved.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must keep track of all the variables at play right now. How you organize your workload makes all the difference. A loved one beckons.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to be in the home stretch, but there's some business you have to take care of before you can hone in on the prize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- That which happens earliest in the day is likely to have the most impact on you until nightfall, when you can put it all to rest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a choice to make, but you must realize before you make it that things are not likely to come out exactly as you had hoped.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone gives you the go-ahead to do something that has been frowned upon in the past. Now that you have permission, you may have changed your mind!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to deal with bad news sometime today, so you might as well get it over with early. Ask for details as soon as you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are seeking the truth, but someone is standing in your way. Perhaps this is a clue that you should follow! Leave no stone unturned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A rival shows his hand, giving you the advantage today. You may not have the best cards, but you can surely lay down the smartest bet!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're keenly interested in finding out just what makes a certain someone tick -- for he or she fascinates you for many reasons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A secret communication with someone who knows you better than you know yourself may be interrupted today by a third party who wants in.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must explain the difference between portraying something and espousing it. You have a very good reason for enacting something bad!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are sure to be excited by someone else's ideas today; though they're not perfect, they certainly give you a lot to go on. Get started!