ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Speed can be your enemy today; be sure to keep things under control as you progress -- whether on a journey, doing a job or playing a game.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are far more able to accomplish what needs to be done today than anyone else under consideration for the job. Step forward -- now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Though you’re not doing a certain thing for the accolades, they are sure to come once you accomplish what it is clear no one else could.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You’re likely to come up against someone who isn’t all he or she claims to be. This charlatan is about to have a comeuppance, thanks to you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You’re getting a little tired of the same old thing, day after day. Why not break the pattern by doing what no one would expect you to do?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to make that suggestion that you’ve been keeping to yourself. Many will recognize, as you do, that it’s the only way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The difference between first and last will be almost immeasurable today -- but that doesn’t mean you’ll be satisfied with the latter!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not complete all tasks assigned to you today, despite your best efforts. Those in charge know that you’ve done all you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The watchword today is “simplify.” The more you can trim things down and economize, the better. Don’t be tempted by more!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t feel sheepish about asking for an accommodation today. He or she who is in control is on your side and certainly wants to help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You’ll be keenly interested in what someone else is doing today -- and, in particular, the possible reasons for it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are likely to discover, quite by surprise, that you and a supposed rival have much more in common than either of you had thought.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You’ll want to do some comparison shopping today before settling on the one thing you think you really want. Avoid impulse purchases.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t let yourself get too emotional about a situation beyond your control. Engage your mind; come at it from an intellectual point of view.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll be dealing with things in your own way today, surely, but you must also pay attention to the way someone else functions as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You’re trying to put the last few pieces of a puzzle into place but won’t see what’s missing until you look at it from another angle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to put your own needs on the back burner today as you tend to the desires of one you are trying to impress. This will pay off later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Remember, manners aren’t just for other people; you will want to put your best foot forward today in order to please those around you whenever you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may be trying to catch up to you, but you can make a game out of staying just out of reach. Ultimately, you’ll want to give in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You’ll want to follow the rules to the letter today, but soon you may realize that occasionally you can profit by bending them just so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A collaboration begins today -- and another ends. You mustn’t think that anything that happens today is permanent; it’s just a phase.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You’re looking forward to a little peace and quiet -- but it won’t be yours just yet. You must quell a certain riot close to home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Pay attention to subtle rhythms that are actually controlling much that you do -- and the choices that you make. Don’t buck the system.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The earlier you start today, the earlier you may finish -- but that’s not guaranteed. There may be some loose ends to tie up.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to deliver on a promise made to a friend -- but if you face this problem honestly, you’ll avoid any serious trouble.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’ll encounter someone who knows nearly as much as you do about a certain topic that is under consideration today. Try working together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll realize quite suddenly today that things are shaping up very much as you had hoped -- but that doesn’t mean there’s no work to do!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Many people may want to bend your ear today, but not all topics are likely to be worth your time or energy. Pick and choose carefully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can give someone precisely what he or she wants today, but that may leave you lacking something you very much need. Can you strike a balance?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can use the element of surprise very much to your advantage today -- but take care that you don’t misuse it in a way that could be dangerous.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You’ll hear what you want and need to hear today -- but you may wonder if it’s not just a figment of your vivid imagination.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You’re going to want to check in with someone in charge today to find out if one of your “wacky” ideas is, indeed, really possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It’s time for you to put your money where your mouth is, as there are those who are no longer going to pay attention to you otherwise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Environmental influences may increase the time it takes for you to get certain things done today. You must plan ahead for such delays.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in an uncomfortable “he said, she said” situation before the day is out. You must consider taking the high road.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your sampling may be too small for you to assess accurately what you have to work with today. Take time to let things develop organically.