ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A rival is active in places with which you are not familiar, and he or she may do damage that will only come to light later. Get to work!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must tend to routine affairs before you start working on something special. A friend is able to keep you on the right track today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will want to heed the warnings that come your way today, lest you fall prey to the dangers that have plagued others in similar situations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find many familiar things and situations to be unusually annoying today. This should tell you that a change is in order -- but what kind?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to do things according to the schedule that has been created for you today. Trying to do your own thing can prove problematic.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have many reasons to pick up the pace today. Focus on something that has been brought to your attention by a teammate. Give thanks!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can turn many things to your advantage today, but the one thing that is most consuming to you is something that cannot be controlled.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The attention you get today may be the wrong kind, but if you assess the situation you can turn critics into supporters in no time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The more open you are about how you are feeling, the more others are likely to accept whatever you say and do. You can win the crowd!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The rules don't really feel like they were made for you or apply to your immediate situation. You must follow them, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The busier you keep yourself today, the more likely you are to overlook how you are feeling about a problem you are unable to solve.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking that the solution you've hit upon right now is a permanent one. It will take you only so far, that's all.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to take a break from your routine today in order to deal with a surprise that comes to you courtesy of an old "enemy."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time for you to get on board so that another's project can proceed apace. If not, you must be willing to explain your objections fully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A golden opportunity comes your way today, and you must take care that you are not looking elsewhere, as you may not get a second chance!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day for social engagements, as you can work all the angles in order to maximize both personal and professional gains.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone you've been mentoring lately may well come to you with an unusual suggestion -- and you'll be tempted to say yes, regardless of dangers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must be as flexible as possible today, as you won't be able to do much of anything without incorporating someone else's ideas in a prominent way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You aren't expecting to be recognized for your efforts at this time, so when someone does offer you praise today, you're sure to enjoy it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble communicating with someone who is unwilling to see things from your perspective. Are you at all able to compromise?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are looking forward to something that is just a little bit "naughty," but that's no reason to keep it from your friends, surely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Time is of the essence today, and you mustn't let anyone stand in your way as you attempt to do what you need to do in the time available.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to get in touch with someone who has been out of reach for a while. You can take advantage of some unusual channels.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your future is anything but secure, and yet you are confident that things will turn out right in the end. A healthy process is the key.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Quality control may take up much of your time today -- but you can't let someone else's sub-par performance hold you and your team back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can arrange something that works very well for you as well as those on the opposing team. This adjustment has long been sought.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find the way forward blocked by those who were not ready to take that particular path. You'll discover an alternate route; take it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a partner know full well what's at stake today; all you have to do is commit to each other in order to ensure that progress is made.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be considering a change in your living situation that has others wondering what's really going on. Do you have any ulterior motives?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must use your best judgment today when you are faced with a problem that has proved too much for others to handle. Trust yourself!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A situation develops quickly today that requires you to remain front and center for a longer period of time than you had anticipated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must avoid any hard feelings today when you realize that a former partner has already achieved something that you've long worked toward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll no doubt do your best work after others have quit for the day. You need solitude in order to think things through fully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to wait a little longer before confirming what you have suspected for a long time. It's not essential to the day's progress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be consumed with money matters throughout much of the day. Someone close to you offers a new way to think about a familiar problem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want to put yourself in a position that requires you to explain yourself at every turn. You must remain somewhat aloof.