ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to make changes that will lighten your load and allow you to be more nimble in almost all things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The demands you've been making are not, in the main, realistic, and you know it. Perhaps you're merely trying to test someone?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that what you are doing doesn't come across as inappropriate to those who are trying to follow the rules a bit more closely than you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The messes that someone else is making right now can be easily cleaned up, but you shouldn't be the one to do it! You must draw the line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to find a new outlet for increasing energy and a sudden surge in creative ideas. You may want to follow another's path for a while.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to work your way through several options today before you hit on the one that is just right for you and someone working with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to see all obstacles today in time to do something to avoid them. Serious dangers should be few, but that can change quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You want everything to go according to plan today, but you may be trying too hard to establish "right" and "wrong" ways of getting things done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can stay on course throughout this rather difficult day. Others may look to you to lead them, and you can do so quite successfully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You receive a warning that has you paying attention to all developments with renewed diligence. You can't afford an unlucky turn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are pushing yourself to achieve something for which you may not be wholly ready. A little more learning and preparation are in order.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you're trying to do at this time rubs some others the wrong way, but not everyone. You can keep it up at least for the time being.

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.