ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can combine work and play in a way that serves you very well in both scenarios. A friend gives you more of what you want than expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can give a little extra to someone in need today, even while you are grappling with a problem that doesn't show signs of letting up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can make swift progress early in the day -- and this is a good thing, because your energy may wane suddenly later on, requiring you to rest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Everyone is telling you that you can get a great deal done on your own today, but you want to be working in tandem with others right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be grappling with the way things "seem" throughout much of the day. Later on, you'll have a much firmer grasp of what is real, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What lies ahead looks manageable, but you must be ready to face a challenge head-on. You have a surprise of your own in store.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can move from here to there with surprising speed today, but that's only because you know where you've been and where you want to go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a friend can conspire to do something that others do not have the courage to do -- but the plans may be tricky to make.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You receive instructions today that are perhaps unclear. Take the time to sort through those aspects that are most unusual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know a great deal, but a lot of it won't serve you very well today as you face a situation that is completely new. Guesswork counts!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be in an unusually jovial mood, and others will respond well to your clowning and fun. There's work to be done, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A complicated situation requires your attention today. Others may not understand at first why you must give them less time than expected.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can score more than one significant "first" today -- and you'll surely want to spread the word, especially to friends and loved ones.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself wandering here and there today, not certain what you should be doing. Take this opportunity to reflect and assess.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A surprise development has you wondering if other things are not what they appear to be -- especially when it comes to work and relationships.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your awareness of certain key issues is far-reaching at this time, and you can help others come to a greater understanding of their positions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can avoid any serious danger today, but you may have to face a certain physical challenge before nightfall. You have what it takes!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't hide your feelings from one who is deeply concerned about how you are doing at this time. He or she can provide valuable help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be misinterpreting the attention you are getting from others today; they are not being critical, but actually quite supportive!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be doing yourself a disservice today by recusing yourself from a situation that you know better than anyone else. Stay involved!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Agreement in theory is something to work for, but today it may not be all that it's cracked up to be. You can learn much from dissent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Avoid impatience today, especially with those who come to you with unclear requests. You can work with them to clarify everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time to insist on doing everything; share responsibilities and workload for the best possible results. Evening reveals a surprise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be accurate in your assessment of a rapidly developing situation today; any error in judgment can only set you back a great deal.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Consider making a change suggested by a friend who has been in your shoes in the past. Yes, there are differences -- but similarities, too!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A tense situation becomes worse today if you avoid it altogether. Your choice to become involved will work wonders from all angles.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Pay more attention today to those who are younger than you; they look up to you, whether you know it or not, and you owe them some time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be feeling the effects of something you did yesterday that is entirely out of the ordinary. Recovery can be quick, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Success today depends on your willingness to go out on a limb -- especially where a certain personal relationship is concerned.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to overcome one major obstacle today just in time to face another that is even more formidable than the first, perhaps.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There is strength in numbers, surely, but today you're not in the mood to do many things with others. Solo efforts can be successful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to take a firmer hand than usual today when dealing with those under your care. Discipline yields the results you're after.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good time for that new "push" toward a major goal. Don't make the mistake of dividing your forces or splitting your focus.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll like doing something that others are perfectly happy to avoid entirely. You can enjoy increased productivity now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Look out the window and what do you see? You'll derive a great deal of inspiration from the most common of sights -- and all very close indeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble deciding exactly how to say something that you know isn't likely to be received well. Does it have to be said?