ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Routine affairs take on renewed importance today. You'll want to pay close attention to how things pan out for someone you know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A current task is more difficult than expected, but you'll be in for a great deal more work if you don't get it done today ahead of schedule.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something happens today that has you assessing a new and different situation. You don't want to make changes, but what choice do you have?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A major issue resurfaces today, and you know just what to do to keep yourself from falling prey to those who may be out to get you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A complication slows you down somewhat today, but your efficiency is restored before nightfall. You may have to pass judgment on a friend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A question of style must be addressed today. Someone close to you is eager to see you improve your overall presentation; you can do just that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to quiet the uproar over something that you had little to do with at the outset. Others are likely to listen carefully.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a friend are moving in different directions right now, but today you can come together to assist a third party who needs your help.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to do everything on the docket today, but what you do get done will win praise from those who can open doors for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Pay close attention to what you hear through the grapevine; it may not be true, but it will give an indication of what others are thinking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be more emotional about certain issues today than usual. You want to hang on to certain things in order to maintain ties to the past.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be searching for something that only recently went missing. The fact that you're in familiar territory will work in your favor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are able to accomplish more than you had anticipated. As enthusiastic as you are as the day opens, you're only more so later on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An unexpected visit challenges you in a way that you had not predicted. What happens next is sure to surprise those who consider you a rival.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are up to something that threatens to derail you, but very little that goes on today will be carried out in secret. You can keep up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will want to do as much as you can while remaining under the radar today. You needn't attract attention while settling a certain score.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A shift is likely to begin today that requires you to adjust your way of thinking about certain domestic issues. Family supports you fully.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to make your move today as quickly, and as quietly, as possible. In this way you can keep chaos to a minimum.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be intrigued by someone else's activities today, but you may not be in the position to imitate or emulate. That time will come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must avoid an emotional response to the dilemma someone else finds himself in if you're going to help solve the problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to blame others for that which is your doing entirely. You must be willing to own what you know is yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your involvement in someone else's affairs is only likely to deepen today, despite your efforts to extricate yourself. Be ready.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- External forces are sure to take their toll today. You must be ready to address an issue that arises because of a lack of preparedness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Progress must be measured in a way that is meaningful to you. Don't let yourself be swayed against your will by someone else's system.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Answers come quickly today, provided you ask the right questions. Someone you know well may surprise you with a random realization.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must spend some time and energy guarding your privacy today. You may want to limit your online presence for a time -- as a precaution.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You shouldn't have to worry about any unusual pressures today; things are likely to progress very much according to plan, night and day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself worrying about something that was mentioned in passing by someone who isn't aware of the current dilemma you are in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can be part of a new community today, if you are willing to overlook certain things about your new friends that rub you the wrong way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Right or wrong, you're going to want to stick to your guns today and see how things pan out. It's no time to vacillate for any reason.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel that you are almost ready to take on a new responsibility. Take care, however, as others may not be ready to rely on you yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can be quite inspirational today and convince others that they are far more capable than they might otherwise think.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're facing something of a flawed process that is likely to prove very difficult. You may have to go through it, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are solid on the issues, but your emotions may get the better of you today and make it difficult for others to be persuaded.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Communication may not be as easy today as you had hoped, in part because another party is unwilling to meet you halfway.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are curious about what the consequences of any unexpected behavior may be today. Why not give it a go and let the chips fall where they may?