ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What happens early in the day will have a tremendous effect on what goes on later -- but in the middle, you'll have to improvise a bit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is ready to admit that a recent error was not your doing, but it's not likely to matter since you've hit on a way to correct the problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can get someone's attention today by doing something very much out of the ordinary -- or perhaps it's the timing that does the trick.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been working on a plan that may, if everything falls out just right, be put into motion before the day is out. Don't force it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Surprises abound today, but only one is likely to get close to home. You can deal with it in your usual energetic way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have been assigned a task that seems to go against the grain. Nevertheless, there are those who are depending on you to get it done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can afford to give yourself something of a treat today -- and, if you handle it just right, you can include a special friend as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which you most desire is nearer to you today than it has been at any time in the past -- but that doesn't mean it's within reach just yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any adjustments you make today are sure to remain for quite some time, despite another's efforts to undo what you have done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A smile and a wave can work wonders today; keep things light, and let your penchant for good humor save the day whenever possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something feels not quite right today, but you're in a position that doesn't allow you to address the problem -- yet.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What little you know about a certain difficult situation is likely to get you into trouble if you aren't careful; keep it under wraps for now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be struggling to understand what is expected of you at this time. Perhaps the answer lies in trying to satisfy only yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An assignment proves too much for you today -- but a friend steps in and gives you the support and counsel you need. You can get it done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will have to trust the one person who is watching out for you today -- and if you don't, you will certainly have a hard time of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are running up against all manner of obstacles at this time, but today you should be able to get past one that poses the most serious threat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A difference of opinion becomes clear when you discuss certain things with a friend. You must realize that this is in no way important!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your perspective allows you to see things a little more clearly than usual today -- and you will be in a position to help others as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to take one or two extra steps today to get to where you had thought you would already be. Things have been getting in the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to spend more time on a certain issue today -- and more, certainly, than most others. Solo exploration can yield much information.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you do on your own today reaps certain unexpected benefits, but you may wonder whether you're better off. You miss group efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can prove that you know what you're talking about without raising your voice or inundating others with facts. Take the simple approach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What goes on behind the scenes today gives you insight into something you'll soon have to do, and perhaps changes your mind about it, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The most minor adjustments today yield the greatest results. They can prove long-standing, too, if you know how to "bank" them well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll get some good news from someone you had your doubts about -- and before the day is out, you'll come to realize you had been entirely wrong!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't make the mistake of putting on the back burner something that has been crying out for your attention for some time. Take care of it now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can accomplish more than has been assigned to you today -- but only if someone close to you has your back, for there is some danger involved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be acting in a seemingly random fashion as far as other people are concerned, but there's nothing "random" going on at all!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A smile and a laugh, delivered at the right time and in the right place, can work wonders today. There's no reason to take yourself too seriously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may make a few unforced errors today, but, in the end, you'll be recognized for good work -- and for one or two simply extraordinary ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to arrange and rearrange things many times today as you work out the kinks in a schedule that was not yours to make originally.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Like your Libra neighbor, you're going to have to make the best of a situation that is not of your making. Still, you can rise to the top.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will find yourself doing things that impress others, though that is by no means your intention. You'll take it when it happens, however!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to set the tone today for many who come after you. Take care that you're not so idiosyncratic that you cannot be imitated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't shy away from the bigger issues that others are wanting to discuss today. You will want to get them behind you if you can, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to take care of business in the usual way -- at least for a while. You may come to a point that demands some improvisation.