ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be in charge of the way things go at work or at play today -- but some people's behavior simply cannot be controlled right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have good reason to speed things up right now, but you must take care that this isn't merely a knee-jerk reaction. Think things through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can change someone's mind today about something that he or she was dead-set against. It's your unique approach that does the trick.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may realize that what you've been missing isn't really essential to you or the way you are living your life right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can succeed at certain negotiations today, but not everyone will give you what you want. You must be ready to compromise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is painting a picture of the future that doesn't sit well with you. It's time for you to be more assertive as you move forward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take part in something very exciting today, but make sure that you don't endanger those around you by cutting loose too much!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If it's a good deal you're after, you can have it today -- but you may have to depend upon someone who has been less than reliable in the past.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can tend to business in a way that puts people at ease or raises suspicions -- and right now there is really only one choice!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself with even more time on your hands today. There's an idea you've been developing that can now be put into motion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will be playing the waiting game with someone who is trying to outdo you in an unusual manner. Evening brings a surprise to both parties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll recognize certain opportunities hidden among obstacles that you expected to face today. You'll be more motivated than you thought.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want to look back at a past episode to determine whether you have progressed or taken a step backward. The truth cannot be denied.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are eager to enjoy something new and different, but you must accept the fact that it is not likely to be permanent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can warn others of certain dangers that only you can see on the horizon. Someone must make a firm decision; should it be you?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend can have a good deal of fun today, but you must make sure that it's not at the expense of a third party's feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can give others much that they need at this time, and you'll get something quite valuable in the exchange. Your reputation soars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can maximize your gains today, but not everyone will appreciate either your methods or your motives. One critic in particular is quite vocal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must consider all possible outcomes today as you chart a course based on probability. Experience and instinct both serve you well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone makes you an offer today that you may be unable to refuse, but you must realize that much will change if you do accept it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can combine the old and the new in ways that impress others -- and someone in charge is likely to open a new door to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An accidental encounter proves more important to you today than you might have thought. What follows takes you down an unfamiliar road.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be putting too much emphasis on something that is really not important to anyone else but you. It's time to focus on something else.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You need more than you think you do, and the special attention of a good friend or loved one provides it -- just in time. Show your gratitude.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must concentrate on what is going on all around you today; you mustn't miss something important simply because it is behind you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are keenly interested in what someone else is doing -- but not for the right reasons, perhaps. You can settle a dispute during the evening.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Things are not going the way you had expected, but they may soon be going better than you had hoped. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can work things out today with a friend who has been less interested in making progress than you have. He or she gets with the program.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be missing out on something that others are enjoying at this time, but the reason is one that you can neither deny nor ignore.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can make sure that a certain issue doesn't drag you down today. A friend reaches out at an unusual time, asking forgiveness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have more time to get things done than you had anticipated today -- but that's no reason to procrastinate. Get your work done ASAP!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your desires may conflict with those of a close friend or family member. Today you'll realize that you can't have things "both ways."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're hanging a great deal on a notion that is really rather flimsy. It's time to shift your allegiance to something more substantial.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though you are being held back in some way, but no one else is exerting any real pressure on you. This is self-made.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You want to set yourself free at this time, but you may be responsible for someone who needs you in ways that make you feel restrained.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find the pace increasing exponentially at this time. You can keep up, but you must be sure to tend to your own needs as well.