ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Try to address one problem at a time today, and you'll be able to solve each in the appropriate way -- and perhaps permanently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The advice you are getting from friends in similar situations is good, but your unique situation may prevent you from heeding it just now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone close to you may be feeling overwhelmed at this time; you can provide assistance while tending to your own immediate needs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a rival may come face to face today; the result of this encounter is sure to surprise you both, as you each make a key discovery.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't just sit back and react to things that happen to you today; get out there and exert influence and you can make things happen instead!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's an opportunity for you out there somewhere, and it's very close, in fact. There is much you can do today to prepare for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The way a loved one reacts to your efforts today makes you wonder if you're really doing the right things. Talk about this openly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can make simplicity work for you in such a way that it seems, to others, to be unusually complex. You needn't reveal your secrets!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Progress is made today in very small increments -- but you shouldn't underestimate where small steps can take you. Personal power increases.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A situation arises today that pits you against someone who is more prepared than you are. Start slowly and build a head of steam.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Despite the fact that the path you are on is taking you uphill, you can still make considerable progress. Pace yourself as you climb.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The light you see at the end of the tunnel will pull you through several obstacles today. You are able to overcome what has stopped others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are facing a complicated situation; before you jump in, you'll want to carefully assess certain peripheral circumstances.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a choice today between doing something a new way and doing it in a way that is more comfortable for you. Experiment a bit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be inspired by someone who has shown you how it's done on several occasions in the past. Now it's your turn!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll win mixed reactions today when you do something that some have warned you against doing. Your success may attract criticism.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to see something through to its conclusion today because of other responsibilities. Assign a trusted friend to take over.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be challenged today by situations that arise quickly and change almost as soon as you are aware of them. Flexibility is the key.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The more you get right today, the more likely someone will try to stump you with an impossible challenge. You can make a game of it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Overconfidence can lead you astray today; be realistic in your assessment of the situation you face, and of your abilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Too soft or too loud -- either one is sure to work against you today, so you'll want to moderate your delivery for maximum effect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been learning from another, but today you'll want to try something entirely on your own. Your first attempt may fall short.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to be reminded of a few things today before you get yourself entirely on track. Never fear; others have your back.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your enthusiasm for a certain project is likely to spread to those around you today; the team you assemble can surely be top-notch.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take a look back and tell yourself just what you think of your recent performance on the job. Be honest, and you'll realize you can do much better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can propose an idea or two today that you think others will jump at, but in fact most will take a suspicious view of what you have in mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An alternative is more attractive to you today than the primary course of action you've decided on. There's time to make a change.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are misinterpreting someone else's actions at this time. There's no reason for you to think that you are a target of any kind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Dangers surround you, but most are the kind that you know how to deal with quite well. One proves a significant worry and requires some study.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to be more comfortable in unfamiliar territory today than anyone else -- and you may find that you can be unusually productive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Good advice may be lacking today, so you're going to have to come up with a workable solution to a stubborn problem entirely on your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know which of your skills is most valuable today, and you're just waiting for the opportunity to put it on display. It won't be long!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to get one last chance to do something that you've passed up several times. You don't know what you're missing!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can protect yourself today by steering clear of anyone who offers something that sounds too good to be true. It likely is!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your current resources are all you need to put things right today with a loved one. You know how to do and say just the right things.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't go tearing your hair out today over something that's gone missing, for it's not really a great loss. You'll recover before you know it.