ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can avoid most frustrations today, but not all. Be sure to leave yourself some room to improvise when you plan your next few steps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Inside or out, you're likely to encounter the same basic issues because they all spring from you -- no matter where you may be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself attracted to someone who is definitely "off limits" -- but today, you can flirt a little and not set off any alarms.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you don't try to put another in his or her place in a way that could backfire on you. You don't want to be at a loss later on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can lead others with skill and vision today, but success depends on their willingness to follow. You must do more to provide real inspiration.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keeping all of your responsibilities straight may be something of a juggling act today. Friends know well enough to stay out of the way!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not going to keep silent when you feel strongly about an issue that others are misinterpreting. Your reaction sets the tone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can guide another through treacherous territory today and learn enough about the journey to avoid dangers tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel that you are nearing the fulfillment of your destiny today -- but you have much farther to go, surely! Don't stop prematurely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more certain you are about something, the more likely it is you will miss the mark in some way. Not everything is crystal clear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A change in the order of things has you off balance for a while today, until you realize just where it leaves you -- and what's now possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A highly anticipated encounter proves somewhat bittersweet, as you are left to cope with issues you didn't think would arise.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want to negotiate with a superior in order to have more time to address one or two personal issues today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're nearing a point of equilibrium at which personal and professional concerns will balance out quite nicely. Evening brings good news.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must have eyes in the back of your head in order to know what's going on all around you today. A friend helps you help yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may benefit from doing your work in a new or different environment. Breaking routine can give you a valuable new perspective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone may be engaged in a kind of "power grab" today, but you are likely to be in a position that allows you to give the good guys a victory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be playing a game of hide-and-seek today with someone who thinks he or she knows you better than you know yourself, but you have the upper hand!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Things may get a little messy today before you can call it quits and be satisfied with a job well done. A longer commitment may be required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you hear from afar affects you deeply today, as your emotions are near the surface and likely to be played upon more than usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be satisfied with the way an issue has been resolved, but you can take advantage of an opportunity and set things straight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You want to be a part of what a friend is going through today, but distance is getting in the way. Reach out and stay updated!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What appears to be looming before you and threatening your progress today may actually prove to be simply a figment of your imagination.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to endure a slowdown of sorts as things don't line up exactly as you had hoped and planned. Be ready to re-engage quickly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What goes on behind your back today can have quite a lasting influence on what you are trying to accomplish. Don't let anyone trick you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You should be able to unveil what you've been working on for quite some time. Some details may need work, but it's largely finished.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can avoid being distracted today simply by reminding yourself that you must stay focused and productive. Keep your eyes on the prize.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've got all the tools you need at your disposal today, but you still may not be able to get everything done. What's really going on?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An invitation is likely to come your way that brings with it an opportunity to explore how the "other half" lives. You can take part with gusto!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're feeling as though you need something desperately right now, even though it's not currently available. Patience is a virtue!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What happens to you today makes you feel as though you have taken a big step forward. You can begin preparations for a long-anticipated journey.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have fallen behind in some way, but today you'll have plenty of opportunities to catch up -- and, perhaps, take the lead at least.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting for information you can use to further a project that has been at a standstill for quite a while. Use all your available time!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Quality and quantity will both be in your thoughts throughout much of the day -- but which is more important depends on your state of mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A recent change may prove more difficult today than you had expected, especially if your emotions are raw after discovering a surprise development.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Contact with a friend may be strained today, but not because of anything either of you has said or done. External forces are at play.