ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can complete an important task ahead of schedule today. This leaves you plenty of time to deal with an important personal issue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can raise the level of debate among friends and co-workers today, particularly where primary ideas and proposed changes are concerned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know what is expected of you, but you are eager to branch out in a different direction. That may have to wait a day or two at least.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely to hear from someone who imparts information that proves essential to the success you are after today. You can move forward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be willing to give way when someone better than you comes along. Who does the job is not important, it's the fact that it gets done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't try to muscle things into shape today, but rather you will get far better results by letting them develop organically.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't make any decisions today that you cannot alter if and when circumstances change. Nothing is permanent at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to be in the lead all day long; let someone else move ahead and show everyone where to go -- and how to get there. Relax a bit!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can score a big success today after taking a risk and simply making things up as you go along. Not everything has to be planned out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can push yourself further today than you had ever expected, and someone else is sure to be impressed -- and offer you a job, perhaps.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to do what you know how to do, but today you may be held back by circumstances that require you to do what is necessary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Whether or not you like it, you're going to have to face certain issues that are raised by someone who doesn't yet know you all that well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be feeling a little like hired help at this time. Let those around you know that you want them to share in the daily routine.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to race against the clock today in order to finish something on time. It's important to be under budget as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A loved one is making greater demands on you right now than you are used to; juggling your responsibilities may prove complicated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be trying to interpret messages too much, rather than taking them as they come. Not everything has a hidden meaning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It'll prove essential for you to organize your thoughts before sharing your opinions about a situation that is fast becoming a major concern.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect things to be more complex today than they were yesterday, and you must accept the fact that you are somewhat responsible for that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have been looking at a certain situation through a cloudy lens lately. Today you get a clearer view of things, and your attitude improves.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do much to help a friend get across the finish line. Be creative, and don't let his or her initial resistance affect your momentum.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be in need of a little more tenderness than usual today, and a loved one is likely to be right there by your side to give it to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can come to the rescue of someone who has been caught in a difficult situation. You'll learn a thing or two in the process.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is very eager to involve you in his or her affairs today. Take a close look at what's going on before committing one way or the other.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The things on your to-do list aren't going to wait much longer. You've been procrastinating just a bit, and that can't continue.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just when you thought you were coming to the end of something that has kept you quite busy, something else pops up and demands attention today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Surprises come to you very quickly today, and you must be ready to navigate some unstable situations that result. A friend stays near.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know just what must be done today given the circumstances, but you'll have to convince someone in charge. Tell it like it is.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You aren't able to lend hands-on assistance to someone in need, but your enthusiasm and encouragement can do much to keep spirits high.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you have to offer today may not be highly prized by those who are most in need of it, at least not yet. Be patient; your turn will come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must pay attention to all that is happening around you today. Try to maintain 360-degree awareness of your surroundings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Travel is in the picture, but you may not know just yet where you're going to have to go -- or when you have to be there. Info is on its way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can expect to receive important news today, but it will be useful to you only if you have prepared for its arrival and for what it means.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your situation may prevent you from doing something with friends that has been a tradition in the past. Get in touch from afar.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can do much more today than you had planned, as long as you pay attention to the signs and signals your mind and body send you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself immersed in a situation that brings many unexpected emotions to the surface. Someone close comes to your aid.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will almost certainly find it easier to do something the old way today than to learn how to do it with more modern tools and techniques.