ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can make a good deal of progress today, but not everyone will measure it in the same way. Your assessment is the only one that counts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can relieve yourself of a certain burden you've been carrying for some time -- but the window to do so is small, so you mustn't hesitate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone who knows you quite well is likely to say something to you today that has you reflecting on certain aspects of your character.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to take a certain issue more seriously today than you have in the past, as a loved one expresses a hidden desire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be sure your strategy is sound before putting it into motion. One misstep today can set you back and make catching up difficult.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A trip down memory lane has you considering options that you couldn't recognize before. A friend is willing to accompany you on a journey.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The family dynamic is likely to be affected today by someone's misinterpretation of another's words or deeds. You must step in right away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel as though no one is supporting you in a difficult time, but today you'll benefit from assistance offered by an old friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Events of the day will test just how well you can listen and how quickly you can react. A rival is watching; you must gain the advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't make the mistake of assuming that thinking alone can solve the problem you are currently facing. There is a psychological component.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to go on something of a journey today simply in order to acquire the knowledge you need to complete an assigned task.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can rally your forces and win the day -- but not until you have determined how to best get around an obstacle that sits in your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've got a lot of work to do today to clean up another's mess -- but it may be best to leave it and use it as a teaching opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You aren't feeling quite up to par today, either physically or emotionally. In either case, it's likely to be born of the same problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are a firm believer in compromise when it is the only way to achieve your desired ends, but today you can still fight for your cause.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Progress must be measured in small increments today; you cannot expect things to happen in a big and bold way at this time. Be patient.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can chip away at a large job today and have it done by nightfall if you prioritize! You can't just leave it all to chance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Start the day strong and you can finish strong -- but there are many options from which you can choose to maximize your power early on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't forget to do that one thing that you know will put you in the right frame of mind today. You have much to deal with and must be "on point."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you've had your eye on for quite some time may be unavailable very soon; you must make an offer as quickly as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to look back on today and regret missing the boat. You must jump at the attractive offer that's likely to come your way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to traverse the same familiar ground many times today in order to be sure that you have left no stone unturned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you extend your reach today, the better your position will be with regard to any rival. You must remain competitive at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which you do today is sure to carry the unmistakable signs of your involvement, whether it is a solo or group endeavor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll get wind of a "plot" of sorts that you may choose to join -- if, and only if, the danger is small and the potential for gain large.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An early morning encounter sets you up for the rest of the day; all you have to do is make yourself available for it. A dream may come true.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to keep an accurate record today of all that transpires -- especially when it comes to any exchange of liquid funds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your focus has been too much on money and not enough on other gains you can enjoy if you continue along a different but parallel course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to express yourself openly about what's been going on behind your back. There's no reason for you to be in the dark.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll encounter certain dangers that force you to consider a few possibilities that had never crossed your mind before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Keep things simple, and let the stars dictate what they can. This isn't abandoning control, but rather working with the inevitable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's all in how you look at certain things, and today your perspective and attitude combine to let you see the opportunity right before you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get yourself out of trouble very quickly today, but it's better to avoid getting into it in the first place. This can be done!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your schedule may not be perfectly in sync with another's today, but you can still make the most of those moments that do line up perfectly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll need the assistance of someone who has been in your shoes before -- though you needn't stay in lockstep all day long.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll receive reassurance today from someone whom you sense you can trust. He or she gives you the information you need to fight back.