ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be waiting on others on at least two important occasions today, one of which can be anticipated. Brace yourself for the other.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is no time for your confidence to abandon you; you need faith in your abilities to see you through an assignment that is daunting indeed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have much in common with a certain rival, and today you can make that awareness work for you as you seize the advantage -- perhaps permanently.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be very clear in your desires today; a vague notion of what you want isn't enough as you navigate at least one slippery slope.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been heading down the same path for some time, and today you may realize that you have the freedom to make a change if you so desire.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You cannot guarantee another complete satisfaction today, but you can certainly offer some enjoyment as you both face key challenges.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to step back and let someone else take the leading spot today. That person has much to offer you -- if only indirectly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a competitor may choose to work together toward a common goal today -- and that can set the tone for many days yet to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to take certain shots standing up today -- or be prepared to do so, which amounts to the same thing. Center yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An early start yields an early end to the day if all goes right. If not, it at least gives you something of a head-start.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may spend much of your time today waiting for things to line up just so -- and there's only so much you can do to make that happen.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A shoddy job attracts more than criticism today; it also puts you in a vulnerable position from which it is difficult to extricate yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are eager to show someone just how capable you are and can be -- especially in a situation that you know will soon be upon you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You won't be satisfied today until you have talked face-to-face with someone in whose good graces you definitely want to remain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have much to do today before you can set it all aside and focus on a project that is for you and you alone. The anticipation excites you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know what is expected of you today -- and that's precisely the problem! You are not in the mood to do what you are supposed to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to be on your own and free to explore the options that appeal to you for personal reasons. The opportunity may arise today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Just a little study yields the information you need to progress at a faster pace almost immediately. Competition heats up in all areas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel certain that things are progressing according to plan, but a member of your team is not so sure. Listen to his or her warnings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- No matter how much you have to do today, it will feel like too much at any one time. You may be able to surprise yourself, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will have plenty to occupy your mind today, but you'll also want to take some time to give your body a good workout if possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you believe will be put to the test in a way that you may never have expected -- but you can come out of this feeling healthy and confident.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in a conflict that is not of your making today, but you can do much to resolve it quickly and permanently.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be haunted today by the memory of something that you had forgotten for quite some time. Ask yourself what has resurrected it now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are precisely where you should be right now, whether it feels that way or not. What someone tells you needn't knock you off center.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have something up your sleeve right now that can certainly come in handy if things start to go wrong. Don't tip your hand, however!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your focus may be rather unclear for a time today, until you have rid yourself of distractions that are competing for your attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself somewhere quite unusual before the day is out, but your state of mind is sound, and you can surely cope quite well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may take you some time to get up to speed today, but once you do, you'll be squarely in the race. A competitor pushes you to be your best.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day for you to consider what might happen if things don't come out the way you had planned. All options are open to you right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your day is likely to be divided into three distinct phases, though not everyone will appreciate how flexible you must be as a result.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not get all you feel you have coming to you, but by day's end you should be better off than you were in the morning. Share the wealth.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you know well is likely to surprise you with a decision -- but it's one that you know will work out well in the end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to keep track of things as they develop today -- without getting in the way and influencing events one way or another.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're feeling ill at ease about something that is usually quite routine. You can make a small change that will have a big effect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be asking yourself some important questions at this time, but today the answers are likely to open your eyes to a new opportunity.