ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not about to change places with anyone else today; you like the way things are going, and more improvements are on the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may come on a little too strong for some today, so why not back off just a bit? You can afford to take a more collaborative approach, surely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You needn't be in charge necessarily, but you certainly want your ideas to be heard before it's too late to put them into action.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How you behave in public today may be quite different from the way you choose to behave in private. You may have something to prove.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The way you approach a tricky situation impresses those on the sidelines. You're likely to get support from an unexpected source as a result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been more "hands off" than usual recently, and you can see a difference in the way others are doing their jobs. Is this a good thing?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A journey you thought you'd be taking alone proves more enjoyable with someone else along for the ride. You know who your companion should be!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can use any down time to great advantage today. Don't make the mistake of thinking that stillness has no value; use your brain!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to change your mind about something that is quite basic and fundamental to you. You're not about to budge!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are determined to come out on top today, but a rival has something to say about that, surely. You mustn't rely on any dirty tricks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Remember, if it's not broken it doesn't need fixing -- and any dabbling on your part can only threaten to undo the good you recently did.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can do a good turn for someone you hardly know, and in return you'll get something you didn't even know you needed or wanted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A change of schedule has you wondering what's next. You can increase your own personal stability by focusing on what gives you comfort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The first part of the day may be something of a scramble, but things slow down and assume a more manageable progression very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is not willing to grant you what you want unless you are willing, in return, to help him or her do something only you know how to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been looking forward to this day for quite some time. Once things get started, you can let them progress automatically -- almost.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Despite plans to make an early start, you may be delayed for a time during morning hours. You can make up for lost time once an obstacle is overcome.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not know quite how to go about doing what is required of you today. There's nothing that says you cannot ask for explicit instructions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- To get from where you are to where you want to be you must follow a route that exposes you to certain dangers. You're fully prepared.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Stop trying to resist that which is, according to the experts, all but inevitable. You can work effectively with what comes your way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can increase your chances of success today simply by following one or two of your own simple rules. Now's no time to experiment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A nice surprise comes your way today, but you may wonder just what's really going on. Something unusual makes you suspicious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your immediate prospects are improving, but things may not be lining up quite to your liking. You can do much to further your agenda.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in no mood to be told that you are unable to do something; rather than argue, simply demonstrate that you are perfectly capable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying to go too far too fast. Today, you'll have the opportunity to slow down and assess your situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A bad habit makes you look bad, but today it is making someone else look bad too. It's time to break it once and for all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can dispense with a certain artificial courtesy and address a key issue in a more honest fashion. Not everyone responds well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An uncomfortable situation arises today that only you know how to address in a productive manner. Others will surely do as you ask.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on the things that are least apparent today. It will take a little practice, but it will enable you to anticipate events more accurately.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have more room to maneuver today than usual -- but that doesn't mean that you can do anything with impunity. You must follow some rules!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Complications are inevitable today, but you can simplify certain issues by addressing them. The truth is your friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have trouble channeling your energy in a productive fashion early in the day, but later this problem is solved for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want something from someone that is not usually available to you -- or anyone. He or she is likely to give you what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You feel that you've been waiting long enough, and today you can take decisive action and have things work out to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you have in common with another is far more important than any differences that may have come between you recently. Reach out!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to talk openly and honestly about an issue that threatens to come between you and a close friend. What's really at play here?