ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be a ray of sunshine early in the morning, but you can still do what is required of you in a manner that wins much praise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your stubbornness may put you behind the eight ball today -- but even from that difficult position you can do what is required of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your expectations may not be wholly realistic right now, but that can actually serve you well as you envision something totally new for yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others are depending on you today, and you must not fail them. Once you wrap your head around a certain key concept, progress can be made swiftly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're interested in many things, each of which could possibly take up all of your time. Like it or not, you're going to have to choose.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to get a lot of thanks for something that only you can do for those in need. Just doing it is reward in itself -- for now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to endure some discomfort today as you find yourself in a position that requires you to reveal more of yourself than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to be extra diligent today as you keep others on schedule. Once the wheels are turning consistently, you can relax a bit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your thinking may be more shallow than usual today as you consider the reasons behind someone else's behavior. What's really going on?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others are expecting you to come up with a proposal that can sell an idea to someone in a position to support it. Think in realistic terms.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The fact that you need support at this time may irritate you, but you'll know how to ask for it better than anyone else. Don't hesitate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A game of hide-and-seek puts you in a vulnerable position for a time -- but you did this to yourself! You can get out of it by day's end.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll receive certain signs today that tell you precisely what you need to know -- though some of it may not be good news.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to repeat yourself more than once today in order to get a certain message across. Your audience may take some persuading.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're making a habit of something that can prove quite helpful to others as well as yourself. This can be a permanent improvement, perhaps.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be shocked to learn that you are not the only one to know a certain thing that enables you to progress at this time. It's not a secret!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something a friend or loved one said to you recently is likely to echo in your head throughout the day. What is the real message here?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Making the same mistake more than once tells you that you may not be working in a manner befitting one who wants to succeed. Buckle down!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not about to shrink from increased responsibility today. In fact, it's just what you were hoping for -- and you'll acquit yourself well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Rising early today will enable you to gather your forces more efficiently, before anyone else has committed to other projects. Get it done!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is the time for you to make the best of a situation feared by so many others. You can do what no one else can do, perhaps.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- More than one reminder may be necessary before someone tends to a task upon which hinges much of the rest of your day. Don't be too lax!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to double-down on an idea that is not all that popular. If you keep at it, you should win necessary support very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Collaboration gets you further today than you had expected, but take care! Not everyone is going to do things the way you want them done.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Though you can likely benefit from someone else's mistakes today, you may choose not to do so. More than appearances are at work right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Caution is advised today, especially if you find yourself traveling far from home. The likelihood of encountering certain dangers is rising.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Saving money is likely to become a major issue as the day progresses. Someone you know has hit upon a new strategy that could well work!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't let go of that image in your head that inspires you and makes you think anything is possible. It can be quite useful to you today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself wondering what your life will be like five, 10, even 20 years from now. A decision made today can last.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What seems effortless to someone else is likely to be quite difficult for you today -- and vice versa. Why not work together, at least for now?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can combine work and play very effectively today. Others are sure to flock to you, eager for a little fun even while so much gets done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Enthusiasm is high, but your native resourcefulness may have abandoned you for a time. There's no shame in asking for assistance!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are likely to swing energetically into your orbit today, eager to enjoy a little of what you have. It's a good day to share.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A past experience serves you very well today as you consider what to do under certain unlikely circumstances. You've been there before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Self-awareness is your greatest single tool today, as you face a situation that threatens to get out of control.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have all that you need at your fingertips today, and all you have to do is recognize the fact. Don't overlook the obvious!