ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An issue of health or safety cannot be ignored today. Someone in your care may require more from you than usual. Efficiency is tested.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to work more quickly on something for which you thought you had more time. Today, developments come fast and often.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to keep a secret from a loved one today if only to prevent him or her from being taken aback by the seriousness of the issue.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to search for something you thought would be immediately available to you today. Patience is more than a virtue -- it's a necessity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not feel confident about what lies ahead, but if you approach it with a trusted friend you'll almost certainly prevail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to leave a certain problem behind you for good, but in order to do so you may have to address it head-on before this day is out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to go through a rather complicated process in order to extricate yourself from a situation that has run its course. Get it done!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do more than one thing at a time today, surely -- but at one point you may have to slow your progress to ensure increased safety.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a friend may be at odds over an issue that is not what it seems to be. By day's end, one of you can clear things up for the other.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone is trying to steer you away from a perceived danger, but you will have none of it. Take care that you're not just being stubborn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An issue thought hidden is actually out in the open -- and this proves a stroke of good luck for you and those working with you right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It may seem to some that you know more than you do, but what you do know can surely give you the advantage in one or two key endeavors today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There's no good reason for you to approach a certain situation from an adversarial point of view. Everyone wants things to come out right!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be making a claim that someone else disputes. It's important to make as few waves as possible as you follow the necessary course.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- More is likely to be revealed to you today than expected, and you'll therefore be able to use more information than you had planned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't allow yourself to get frustrated by a situation that is proving difficult for everyone you know. A calm, cool approach is advised today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself engaged in more than routine affairs today. Something is going on beneath the surface that you will want to learn more about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An announcement is forthcoming, and you have much to do before that time. Today you may want to try a rather unorthodox approach.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It surprises no one today when you finally "get with the program." The fact that you are now on board means the odds favor success at last.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You needn't understand everything you are told today to realize that changes must be made. There is enough of a warning to make sense.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You needn't instruct another in an activity that both of you are quite good at. The only issue is that your styles are very different.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can win the cooperation of someone who has recently been distant. By day's end, things should be progressing smoothly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you mix and mingle with others today, the more you'll learn about an upcoming project about which you have had your doubts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A tough situation is made even tougher by someone who has been on your side until now. There is more going on than meets the eye.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do much that is quite satisfying today, though it may not advance your career by much. Soon you'll have a chance to do just that.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to make your boundaries clear to those around you. In a certain situation, you're willing to do more than expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may be asking of you more than you are willing to give. In order to avoid a standoff, you can suggest an acceptable alternative.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't just say "no" today. You will want to continue negotiations, even though certain terms are not acceptable to you. Consider other options.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to be more "hands on" than usual today -- and you can be, but you must be careful not to overstep your bounds in any way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have a claim to something that others are eager to have. Make sure that you keep accurate records of all communications.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must judge situations very carefully as they evolve today. Make sure that you have up-to-date information and do not fall behind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The only instructions you are likely to receive today are simply "do not fail." You have tremendous freedom to do what is necessary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself in a challenging situation because a friend refuses to see things your way. A compromise is not out of the question.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Much discussion is likely to spring from a situation that you tried to control but could not. No one is likely to blame you, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be in need of reminders today, as you attempt to get more done in one fell swoop than usual. A friend knows just how to help.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A minor disagreement must not be allowed to grow into something you cannot easily set aside. Don't let someone push you into an awkward spot.