ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Why wait until tomorrow to complete something you begin today? Stay on the job, and don't be tempted to quit until success is yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking that you can get something for nothing today. Everything is likely to cost you; can you afford it?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to go back over all you've done in recent days to be sure you haven't missed something that can slow your progress today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You enjoy remembering a past success, but you mustn't let that keep you from embarking on something new today. The odds are with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You receive news today that allows you to put into place a missing puzzle piece -- and that, in turn, allows you to move forward confidently.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have several skills that should come in very handy today -- if you choose to step out of your comfort zone and address a challenge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be working harder to maintain contact with someone else than he or she is with you -- but your reason for doing so is far more compelling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel that you are very far right now from where you intended to be. You can improve things by joining forces with a friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've been considering someone's offer of cooperation, but you suspect the other party has an ulterior motive. Investigate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A period of stillness and quiet is welcome to you today, but it's not likely to last long. You must be ready to swing into action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The direct route to your destination may expose you to certain dangers you're not ready to face. A roundabout approach is more advisable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The more you can face a harsh reality today, the better prepared you will be for what comes tomorrow and the next day. Stand your ground.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can take some very imaginative steps today as you address a long-standing problem. You may be surprised by what you encounter today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is waiting for you to make a decision that will affect you both. Why not talk it all over before laying down the law?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be ready to bear an emotional burden that will descend upon you very soon. Today, however, something bright keeps you going.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can waste time pinning blame for an unfortunate development, or you can use it to keep the dam from collapsing altogether. The choice is yours.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A recent decision may have to be remade before this day is out. You have time to weigh some new options and assess newly available information.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What seems a simple choice is actually much more complicated than anyone around may suppose. Soon you'll be immersed in a volatile debate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can delight in the work you have to do right now -- but you must accept the fact that you can't finish it all in one day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A friend seems to grasp a situation better than you do, despite your familiarity with it. It may be time to listen to his or her ideas at last.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may require some downtime today -- not just to rest, but also to rethink your plans and come up with something new.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what is expected of you, but you're not going to swing into motion until you know you've received all available info.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll receive assistance today, but the result may be that you are forced into a situation that requires you to share responsibilities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to look back and assess your progress. You should be able to make up any lost ground -- but watch your back at all times.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll find that you need someone by your side more than he or she needs you -- but it's not a contest, surely! You can help each other.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can lay the groundwork for something that will develop very quickly when the time comes. Today, you and a rival agree to disagree.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can acquit yourself today, even though you may have to regroup after a sudden and unexpected misstep early on. The truth sustains you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know just what remains to be set aside for a certain project. You will not miss it, despite the gains you will have made.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The question of strength versus gentleness isn't likely to be resolved today, but you'll have a chance to try each in its turn.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's time to gather your resources and make a plan for the future; despite thinking big, you'll want to get all the details squarely in place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Though you're not usually one to dwell on things in such a way, today you may find a certain issue impossible to ignore. Listen to others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are quite able to determine, and very quickly too, what must be done in certain situations -- and today you can prove it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An episode unfolds today that has you thinking that perhaps you haven't made the best possible plan. You can change course quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Though noted for your ability to deal with the unexpected, you may be taken quite by surprise today. It may be time to plan a journey.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're often able to move from one place to another very quickly, but will that really serve your current cause? It's time to stay put!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Efficiency is the key to success today; take care that you're not wasting resources or asking others to do what you should do yourself.