ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Affordability becomes a major theme today, and you must be sure to account for all possible expenses before any money changes hands.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot be held responsible for something that happens on someone else's watch. You know how to keep everyone safe and sound!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're sure to have a lot to offer today, but you must wait your turn. There are those who have been far more patient than you will have to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have reason to give credit where credit is due today -- and it won't simply be because it is the right thing to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take notes and keep memoranda today. You must do all you can to remember even the most trivial events, as you may be required to recount them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You do not want to throw your lot in with those who have done little to no planning; such a risk is not worth taking at this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are able to take care of those around you today while taking care of yourself. Later in the day you may want some alone time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to strike a balance today between what you have to do and what you want to do. There's time for all of it, if you plan wisely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can move things along more quickly than usual today, but you must be ready to address an unexpected need late in the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll discover things that have been hidden away for quite some time and realize that they've been affecting you all along.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be sure to look at the clock from time to time today. You mustn't get so immersed in your work that you forget a long-standing commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Be patient and collect your thoughts carefully before expressing yourself openly to those who may be critical of your point of view.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be impressed and inspired by someone who does things his or her own way. You can follow suit, but take all necessary precautions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to find that forgiveness is much easier to get from someone in charge today than permission. You must secure one or the other.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can play an important role in the affairs of someone you've only recently met. Something is developing, but its true nature eludes you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to take time out on more than one occasion today in order to assess your progress -- or lack thereof. Be honest with yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you do today is likely to be long remembered by those who have been following your progress -- and indeed, you can do something remarkable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may sense that something big is just around the corner. Are you ready for it, however? That's a question only you can answer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to check in with someone more than once today in order to be sure that you're getting the very latest updates. Be diligent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll realize that getting a certain something done won't require the about-face that you assumed it would. You can stay the course.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't be distracted when racing against the clock today. You can get someone to run interference for you, perhaps.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Those who know you best have a warning for you, but they don't know how you are going to take it. You can put them at ease very quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be willing to analyze situations on a deeper level than usual today -- especially those that involve personal interactions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The difference between "no" and "yes" may seem clear to you early on, but by day's end you'll see just how close they really are.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll likely find an audience today, and what you say can affect those people quite deeply. There are changes on the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll manage most things without any trouble today. One or two tasks may prove to be more difficult or time-consuming than expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Much of your prep time today will be spent trying to figure out how to make the best use of your time, which may be more limited than usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You don't want to be repeating yourself all day long, so be sure that the message you send gets through the first time. Be precise!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The more specific you can be in your assessment of a key situation today, the more likely you will progress at a rapid pace.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are tempted to take one or two shortcuts today; take care that you don't overlook a major potential gain that going the long way provides.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not seeing everything that is laid out before you as you should. Focus on that which is close at hand first!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You feel a certain need very keenly today, but a little reflection reveals that you are better off with what you already have.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not have the best outlook or attitude, but if you're surrounded by the right people you can make things turn out all right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Much depends on your ability to see through even the deepest, darkest deception. You can't afford to be fooled at this time, for any reason.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must control your emotions and avoid getting upset about something that was never intentional. Work toward a solution.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to rely on someone today whom you don't completely trust. In this situation, you'll find he or she is wholly reliable.