ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You aren't willing to take orders from anyone else today, but you do need instruction -- and it's important for you to know the difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are more interested in what is going on with a friend or loved one, perhaps, than in what you are doing or are going to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The simplest of messages can have the greatest import. Give yourself time to absorb what comes your way, and assess its significance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to get certain things done today before you move on to that one endeavor you feel is most important. Your priorities are in order.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager to follow someone else wherever he or she goes today, but take care that you don't unwittingly expose yourself to danger.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to weigh all options today before making a decision that someone else is going to hold you to. A friend surprises you during the evening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take the time to assess your situation as fully as possible today. You don't have to take someone else's word as gospel, surely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to progress as planned today, but think outside the box and you'll find that obstacles are few and far between.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to make certain concessions today in order to smooth things over with an old friend. He or she is making overtures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be curious to see what a friend or colleague has been up to lately. You may want to make a proposition regarding future work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can afford to mind your manners just a little more than usual today. Courtesy opens doors, and that's just what you need to do right now!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are hoping for the best, certainly, but you still have a nagging sense that something is out of place. Identify it soon!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You reveal something that takes everyone by surprise. Evening brings an opportunity to do something in a new way -- with a friend, perhaps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in no mood for criticism today, so you may want to steer clear of those who do things in dramatically different ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can keep your mood swings from getting the better of you today, but it will take some good, old-fashioned self-control. Don't be erratic!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- News from someone far from home puts you in a pensive mood. You're considering making a change that others may not support.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You enjoy a limited success early in the day, which inspires you to up the ante and reach for something higher and even more memorable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will want to pay attention to how other people do the things you are trying to do. What do they know that you don't? Ask questions!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can surprise someone in charge by seizing the initiative and doing something that was thought to be impossible. This is only the beginning!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should enjoy more freedom than usual today, but take care that you don't try doing things that everyone agrees should not be done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An interruption gives you a moment to think about what you're doing today -- and why. This is a chance to make an important change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Focus on the big picture today, and let the details work themselves out for now. You're after greater comprehension of a key situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A competition heats up between you and a friend; are you both able to keep things light and fun, or will things get too serious too soon?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A decision you make today is related to one made a few days ago -- but at that time you weren't certain as to what the upshot would be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have the opportunity to tend to a certain personal issue, but not the inclination. What is it you're afraid of? This must be handled!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're fighting a battle that only you can fight, but others know it and are willing to give you the support you require when the time comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are seeing things in a way that allows you to come up with unexpected solutions to problems everyone is facing. What makes you so special?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to take part in something that you have been looking forward to for some time, but another option lifts your spirits.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept. 22) -- You can bet that others will turn to you for answers -- provided the right questions are being asked. You can make sure that happens!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be doing what others expect you to do, but what you are doing is likely to be of far greater value in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Try not to alter your plans as you put them into motion today; it's important that everyone see that you are firm and confident.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone has you off balance, but you can recover your equilibrium and give him or her a little of the same before the day is out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You realize that someone is giving you a dose of your own medicine, but is that really worth a major conflict? You can let it slide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Restrictions are few today, but you will want to keep your own desires in check at this time, lest you endanger yourself by overindulging.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not understand why you cannot make things "fit" the way you think they are supposed to, but perhaps you're missing an essential step.