ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Get your priorities straight today. Focus on those things that will, when completed, move you forward at a steady pace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot afford the kind of careless errors that one less experienced than you might make. Be diligent and attentive; complete all tasks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have much to look forward to at this time, but you're not likely to enjoy it when you get there if you're not fully prepared.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An opportunity is presented to you today, but with it comes a warning. You'll want to be sure that you're not walking into some kind of trap.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must settle for no less than what you really want today. You can have it, provided you can identify it and communicate your desire to others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be steered in the right direction to begin with, but eventually you're going to have to complete the journey on your own today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can make up for lost time today if you start early and work late. By day's end, you'll be thanking yourself for putting in extra effort.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You want to follow your instincts and see where they will lead, but on at least one or two occasions you must simply go where you are told.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may become involved today in something that threatens to careen out of control if you are not careful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A tricky situation requires you to look both forward and back in order to assess its immediate importance. Can you let it slide?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The pressure is greater today than usual, but you can resist it just enough to keep yourself from falling victim to a secondary threat.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot believe everything you hear, certainly, but deciding what is honest and what is not may be harder than usual today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Warnings not heeded will be remembered a long time from now, and you'll wish you had done something different today. Don't be stubborn!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A challenge arises today that you can surely meet, provided you have a few good friends by your side to help offset costs and share effort.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may point to you as the instigator of something that arises today -- but you can prove that you were only an innocent bystander.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which cannot be explained today had better be studied closely, as it's likely to affect you now and for some time to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been so busy proving yourself to another that you've forgotten to do something nice for yourself. It's time to treat yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking that the rules don't apply to you; they do -- and perhaps more to you than to anyone else.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are waiting for someone to give you the green light today, but that's not likely to happen. You're going to have to forge your own path.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have a choice to make today between that which is reliable and that which is not. You know what you want to do, but what do you really need?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can protect someone else today while focusing on your own immediate needs as well. Remember, you're both in this together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The significance of certain events isn't likely to be recognized until late in the day -- but that's not too late for you to respond.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's a good day to line things up and take a look at them very closely. Are you preparing for success or failure? Be honest!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may be trying to push you out of your current position, but you have an ace up your sleeve. You're not going anywhere!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Certainty may elude you today, but even though you harbor certain doubts you can make headway where others cannot. Try something new.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A certain decision is difficult to make today, but with a friend's input you can weigh the pros and cons with much more confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to get started with something new all by yourself today. Extend invitations and expect one or two friends to say "yes."

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're used to preparing for the worst while hoping for the best, and today is no different. Be flexible and ready to move on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager for some advice, but not everyone understands the curious position you're currently in. One friend knows what you're going through.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may learn that someone from your past is no longer waiting for you to get in touch. Perhaps it's time for you to move on as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It doesn't matter where a good idea comes from as long as it works, and today you're eager to try anything! Solicit help from friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can afford to be a little more generous with certain people today. In little time, what you offer them will be offered in return.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You feel as though you can cope with anything that transpires today, except that one thing you are still doing your best to avoid.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Changes you make to a well-laid plan serve to strengthen the foundation upon which you are building something very impressive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a good day to try something you've been putting off for a while. You don't have to advertise the fact, but you can get it done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have only a very little window of opportunity to get something done upon which hangs the rest of the day. You must be alert!