ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone knows just where to strike today to get the greatest possible reaction out of you. If you're prepared, however, you needn't buckle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This is a good day to start something over that hasn't been progressing the way you had hoped. You've learned a thing or two since it began.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important for you to learn as much as you can about circumstances and situations you're going to face today. Don't try to progress blindly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not feel as collaborative as you had hoped today, but what you do on your own can certainly be built upon with others later on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Hard work is in store -- after some careful thinking. You can't do what you want to do without making a detailed plan -- and sticking to it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager for a day that seems normal from morning to night, but that's not in the stars for you during this particular phase. Be ready!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to face more today than you had planned on, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to deal with it all in a productive manner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone else is likely to leave for parts unknown, and this may put you in something of a funk; he or she will be back in touch very soon!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The sooner you make a start today, the more you'll get done -- and the more you get done now, the more time you'll have to yourself later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be wondering at the sheer scope of things right now, but a friend helps you regain a more healthy perspective. All makes sense soon!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be ready when a new opportunity knocks, and that means tying up loose ends right now. They may be hard to spot, but they're there.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend or loved one is concerned for your well-being; perhaps you've been doing or saying things that are confusing. Be reassuring.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take a more down-to-earth approach to things today, and you'll find that others are more willing to give you what you want when you want it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be asked a few questions today that will require some time to figure out. Don't be tempted to speak before you are truly ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can explore more than your own potential today, but also the potential of one who is eager to be guided by you. You're in this together now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You encounter an unusual problem toward midday that tends to reverse any trends established during morning hours. This isn't a bad thing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Success and failure are both very real possibilities today, though by "hanging tough" you can increase your odds of success considerably.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The impact of what you do today will be felt tomorrow, almost assuredly. You can do little to change course right now, but that's OK!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Positive attitudes and forward motion let others see you for what you really are, and they will acknowledge your considerable contributions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may receive congratulations for something that you don't fully understand. Later in the day, more information comes to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you have to say can affect others quite dramatically today, especially if you say it the way you think it. Be direct, by all means.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you feeling like an expert today? If not, you may want to let someone else take the wheel -- but if so, you can surely win the day!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have something to tell a loved one that you fear will not be taken well. This is a necessary risk right now, so let it out!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are qualified to do what you have been asked to do; there is no doubt. Your current attitude, however, may stand in your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Stick with the people you know and love today. Now is not the time for you to venture into unknown territory. Feeling good takes work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are more able to talk about sensitive issues than most others, so you must be willing to lead any conversation where it has to go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Arrangements you've made may not hang together today, because someone has thrown a wrench in the works. You probably can't fix this alone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Hard work today yields good results, but not necessarily those that you were anticipating. A friend surprises you with an announcement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your heart and your head are not in perfect alignment right now, and the imbalance is preventing you from seeing things in the proper light.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know where a good friend is coming from today, but you may not be able to close the gap between you just yet. That will take time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Doing the right thing today is as simple as following your instincts. You know that you're on the right path and when you're being tempted.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're on a roll, and you can enjoy a great deal of activity that pushes all of your pleasure buttons. A friend comes along for the ride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Much depends on how you feel about a coming challenge. Readiness is mostly a state of mind; do you need to adjust your attitude?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be feeling quite yourself today, but that shouldn't stop you from doing the thing you've set out to do. Help is available.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to put your faith in those who have proven trustworthy in the past. You must believe what you are told -- and tell the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your instincts have served you well in the past 24 to 48 hours, but today you may find that you are dangerously off course.