ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you believe and what you don't will make a big difference to someone before the day is out. Make sure someone has the whole story.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a friend will be walking parallel tracks throughout much of the day. Put your best foot forward, especially when working together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to get used to something new very quickly today so the transition from what you used to work with is as seamless as possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your confidence is on the rise, but you want to be sure that you don't overdo it when you are in the presence of someone with more seniority.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Share what you like with a loved one. You both will find yourselves enjoying it and each other more than others might be able to stand.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Give yourself a break today; you mustn't expect that you can recover from a sudden setback without experiencing any kind of slowdown.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's time to get a little basic organization done so you don't lose sight of your intended goal today. Keep things streamlined.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What happens before and after may prove more important than what happens when you are in the thick of things today. Keep your eyes open.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you respect may do something you do not understand today. As a result, you'll find yourself grappling with certain unusual issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may discover that you're being relied upon today for more than you had expected. Did you sign on for this, or is it an add-on?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're to be forgiven for not keeping up with everything that goes on around you today, as it's an unusually busy time. Follow the news.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be very near the edge today as you walk from here to there, but it's not likely to be dangerous for you until the return trip.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to dig a little deeper than usual today to come up with the information that is so essential to you at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must say what you mean at all times today -- and mean what you say. There is no room for misunderstanding right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you do you must do with confidence today. A little bravado can go a long way. You have to impress and persuade a great many people.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though someone else is in control of something that affects you directly. Today you can get things back on track.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time to try to blame someone else for that which is entirely your responsibility. You must by all means be accountable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are able to understand what others are talking about today, even though you've never stood in their shoes. Your empathy is unequaled.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a partner are more in sync today than you have been in quite some time. It's a good day to kick off a new project with great fanfare.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will have your hands full today, but you must also do what you can to address a loved one's major issues. He or she needs your help.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is not the time to become embroiled in arguments that serve no clear purpose. You will want to engage only when the stakes are high.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A matter of great importance can be handled with relative ease today, especially if you solicit the help of a friend or partner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must get the basics behind you as quickly as possible today so you can focus on the more complicated details.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have a certain way of doing things that is at last being recognized by those in positions of authority. Something good comes your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to reorganize things on the fly today in order to maximize potential and ensure you end the day in an advantageous position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The quality control you usually apply to a certain project may not be up to par today. Be sure any errors made can be corrected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot be held responsible for what happens when you're not on the job -- or can you? Be sure you know what your liability is.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Watching those around you gives you a great deal of information that you can apply to a current project. You'll be glad you took extra time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself playing a role that is very different from how you originally conceived it. You have more control than anticipated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which was vague becomes very clear today, and that which was uncertain is something that you can count on by day's end.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something very important starts very slowly today, but once the pace begins to increase there's little you can do to slow things down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can show off your natural style today, but take care that you don't neglect something that requires you to get your hands dirty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to be sure -- or as sure as possible -- that the approach you are taking today is the right one. Imagine what could happen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- How you seem to others may surprise you today -- if, indeed, anyone chooses to share with you. Are you being as realistic as possible?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have to navigate some emotional currents today that threaten to take you far from where you really want to go. Batten down the hatches.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What goes on beneath the surface today will have a major impact on what you do, though you may not be aware of it at first. Pay attention.