ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are excited to learn from someone who is a recognized expert in his or her field. You must do some things your own way, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can prepare yourself and others for what you know is fast approaching. Be aware that you may be the only one who sees it coming at all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are eager to please those who have pleased you in the past. Today, you can come up with a surefire way to provide satisfaction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You’ve not enjoyed doing a certain thing in the past, but today may be quite different as you discover a new and improved way of doing it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Getting things done early in the day is what it’s all about for you today. You don’t want to have anything hanging over you later on, surely!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are eager to show someone just what you are made of, and what you can do. You’ll have the opportunity, but it comes at a price.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be ready to perform under pressure today. The competition isn’t likely to lighten up, and the odds may be stacked against you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You’re going to want to see all possibilities today in one fell swoop -- and you can do it, if you position yourself just so throughout the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are eager for the support of someone who has been in your position in the past. He or she may not give it for free, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You realize that a project you’ve taken on is actually more than you can handle alone. There’s no shame in asking for assistance!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You’ll be able to make important connections today between your own experience and the experiences of others. Relationships blossom.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You needn’t try too hard to prove that your ideas are the best ideas today. Trust that others will come to that conclusion on their own.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be receiving messages in a timely fashion right now, and there’s little you can do about it -- except be ready to swing into action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be feeling as confident as usual today. Try not to make a tricky situation worse between you and another Taurus native.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don’t have to rub someone the wrong way today even when “telling it like it is.” Words and timing combine to deliver the message.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will want to approach one of today’s big jobs in stages, so that you avoid trying to do too much at any one time. Pace yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your instincts are keen and your timing is sound; trust that things will progress according to plan without much extra effort on your part.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Yesterday’s bad decision becomes today’s opportunity -- if you are willing to let bygones be bygones and see things for what they really are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can avoid trouble today by staying close to those whom you trust to be on your side no matter what. Seek a peaceful solution during the evening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must keep a wary eye on developments throughout the day. No one knows what is possible quite like you do; share insights with others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The early stages of something are upon you, and you must be quick to assess the risks and benefits you’re facing. You’re the expert!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself embroiled in a dangerous situation with a Cancer native who knows more about what’s going on than you do. Listen!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don’t have to spend the entire day spinning your wheels; there are moments that will allow you to rest, surely. Enjoy some recreation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those who have done certain things ahead of time will surely have the advantage today. You know, right now, whether you are one of them!

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.