ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are marking time in a way that serves you very well right now, but you must get ready to make a change that another imposes on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- First impressions mean more today than usual. You have what it takes to get things done without collecting a team of experts; trust yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may come upon a barrier that wasn't meant for you, but that stands in your way just the same. You have an effective solution at the ready.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend may have to turn to a third party to solve a problem that both of you had a hand in creating. Heed the advice of an elder.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can have more than you bargained for today -- and you can make sure, too, that what you get is very much what you wanted. Luck plays a role.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something is likely to be finalized after a good deal of preparation and waiting. You've had your ducks in a row for a while now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's time for you to hit the road perhaps, if you're feeling like you've been standing in one place too long. Destinations beckon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to go to greater lengths than usual today to get someone to do something that is often considered nothing but routine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may fall victim to a change of mood that throws you very much for a loop. Family members express concern and offer assistance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may receive a proposition of some sort that challenges your beliefs. Take the time to examine what this really means to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Productivity doesn't depend on you being in the center of the vortex today; indeed, you can get a great deal from a distance at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good time to show your appreciation for something that a friend has been doing for you for quite some time. Wait no longer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good day to examine the reasons why something untoward happened recently. You can come up with answers, even lacking certain information.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Prepare yourself for the thing you would ordinarily least expect, for today the unlikely is the most likely thing to happen!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to repeat yourself today, perhaps many times, before you get what you most need. Someone close comes to the rescue.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- One thing leads to another today -- as is usually the case -- but the result is likely to be very different from what you've prepared for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may receive more information today than you bargained for, and making an urgent decision may prove tricky as a result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Making up your mind may prove more difficult than expected today, in large part because of an unexpected choice that just popped up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be recognized for something you did a long, long time ago -- and the encounter can inspire you to reach for new heights very soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The impact another has on you today cannot be overestimated. It's safe to say that you will be forever changed by what happens between you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're ready to step in should someone else not be able to complete an assigned task. Late in the day you identify a new personal outlet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Going over the same ground again and again may seem useful to some, but to you it is a waste of time, as you're ready to move on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can be hugely productive today while enjoying all the comforts of home. A friend provides a distraction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're feeling rather mischievous today, but only a few of your closest friends are likely to put up with your brand of shenanigans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can perform something of a miracle today as a "trick shot" hits the mark. You are likely to be as surprised as anyone by your success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may ask you to "fake it" today, but you are confident that you can deliver the goods in an honest, authentic manner, given the chance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus on what a certain someone is telling you today; it's not just information, but a kind of revelation with long-term ramifications.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to swing into action earlier than expected today, but you pride yourself on being "ready for anything" -- at least right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a very good idea today to keep your complaining to a minimum -- even when you see that things are not the way they should be. Take the high road.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a friend have something up your collective sleeve, but a third party threatens to spoil the fun. Why not include him or her?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You feel prepared, but the opportunity to prove it has not yet arrived. It may today -- but success depends as much on luck as readiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Trust in charm today. Persuasion can do only so much and may threaten to escalate into outright conflict. Smile and be smooth.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your search for something that has long been hidden from view is about to pay off -- but the "reveal" carries with it a big surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know just what you are doing, and today you'll have the opportunity to show it -- and a longtime critic is likely to become a new fan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can be a little more aggressive in expressing your desires today. Someone you know will respond well to a display of strength.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to know if your methods are effective, and today a situation arises that puts them -- and you -- to the test. You're ready.