ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to make someone wait longer than necessary today. Get a move on, and don't be distracted by irrelevancies. Remain focused!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to experience a few conflicting emotions today as you realize that what you've been building over time is nearly completed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The day's developments can be looked at from any one of a number of possible angles; that which suits you best may not be officially sanctioned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to cut back a bit and enjoy some "down time" -- but only if you've earned it. You can't expect to get something for nothing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Everyone around you is likely to be supportive of your efforts. Be sure to give all you can to that one cause that has risen to the surface.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be frustrated at first, but once you get over the first real obstacle it should be smooth sailing for you for the rest of the day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Trust your instincts today, but realize that there is an intellectual component at play as well and you do have one or two lessons to learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be introduced to something new today that may prove a long-term interest -- or even a full-on commitment. A friend shows you the way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want anyone to think that you are not squarely positioned for success today. Even if you have to fake it, display confidence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can show a bit of "cheek" today by doing for someone else what he or she did for you in the past. This develops into a two-way street.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can chip away at something until it is completed over time, or you can take advantage of an opportunity today and get it done now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must make an earlier start than usual, perhaps. Although this may disrupt your routine, you will recognize certain, clear benefits.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is not the time to insist on doing things your way; indeed, you are best to let someone else call the shots, at least temporarily.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know that you are right for a certain job, but not everyone thinks so. Take the time today to assemble the best case in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not always be the best at proving your point; you'd rather let your actions speak for you. Today, however, you must be persuasive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Wherever you go today, you're likely to encounter those who have adopted a very different mindset from your own. This is no setback!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It shouldn't take much for you to put your best foot forward today; you are shining brightly, and others are surely taking notice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to wait longer than expected for a meeting that sets the tone for what lies ahead. Use the time to prepare for all contingencies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are not as interested in a current project as you were only a short time ago, perhaps. Today, you can devise a new and exciting plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- While one of your "pet" ideas was applicable a while ago, today it is much more important -- and it's likely to get the support it deserves.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't be afraid of random developments today; indeed, you can use them to your advantage, especially when dealing with a rival.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must keep your cool when things transpire in a way that is very different from what you were led to expect. Things change -- and so be it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be willing to do a little legwork today before getting down to business with someone who knows the ropes better than you do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to work harder than usual today to convince someone that a project you've devised is worth the time and money it will require.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be eager to see how someone has blossomed under your tutelage recently. Take care, however, that you don't expect too much too soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can be instrumental in helping others work out a dilemma that has brought things to a standstill recently. Focus on the central issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you say must be simple and straightforward today; you cannot afford to be misunderstood because you're trying to be fancy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can spend more time than usual with a friend who gives as much as you do. He or she is ready to take things to a new level; are you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The time is right for you to look at a certain issue from a new perspective. You'll surely be forgiven for being overly simplistic.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Celebrations today may be small, but they will be meaningful. There is much for you to commemorate right now, but some of it is private.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It may be time for you to change direction today, as you are likely to realize that where you were going isn't the place for you right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't stand in the way of progress. If a friend is willing to move forward without you, let him; it won't end the friendship, surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be unusually restless at this time. You may want to tag along with a friend as he or she goes about some routine business.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have reason to review a recent performance and come up with one or two ways in which you could have made it better. Be honest!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to dig deeper than usual today to move past the basics and get to the real nitty-gritty. A partner has a very good idea!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a few friends can put your heads together and come up with an idea that many others will be eager to help you bring to fruition.