ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be comfortable with the way things are panning out right now, but the "messiness" you're encountering will not last long.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be bucking a trend right now, and that's why you feel that things are a little more difficult than usual. This is a temporary phase.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can learn an important lesson today merely by watching what someone else does under circumstances similar to your own. Are you ready?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Anyone who gets in your way today is likely to hear about it in no uncertain terms, for you're in no mood to be interrupted or distracted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may require some advice today before heading off in a new direction. You know where you want to go, but how to get there is a mystery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't forget that you can laugh at anything that is funny without having to explain yourself. Humor allows you to get through to anyone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must not take yourself too seriously today, even though you take what you do very seriously. You're not perfect, after all!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy a respite from something that has taxed you to the limit recently. Soon, however, you'll be immersed in it once more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must take pains to ensure that the traps you have laid for someone are not endangering anyone else. It's just a game, after all!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on what lies before you today, and don't let yourself be distracted by that which might have attracted you in the past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something begins today in a very casual, almost forgettable manner -- and yet it's likely to become very serious quite soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Before the day is out, you'll want to hear from someone about something you had to miss recently. Nothing but the truth will suffice!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be putting yourself in a vulnerable position by taking what someone else tells you at face value. Do a little digging!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are quite flexible today, and as a result you can avoid the kinds of situations that result when you dig in your heels.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can recognize the many advantages you have today, but you may still be focused on situations that seem to put you at a slight disadvantage.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to do a little investigating on your own in order to get to the bottom of something today that's been troubling you for some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone in charge isn't likely to be in the mood for games today; you must keep things moving in the most direct, unsurprising manner possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your first efforts today may not win the results you're hoping for; only after a second try will you be satisfying expectations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are waiting for you to make a decision today, and you can be sure they will be happy with whatever choice you make -- for now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll see things more clearly than others today, especially when it comes to opportunities and the disguised hazards they may present.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you've taken upon yourself may be quite daunting, but if you pace yourself, you can surely come through -- and satisfy the "boss."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to be sure that others are on board with you before expecting anything from them. Not everyone is playing by the same rules.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to second-guess someone in charge will serve you well today, and keep you out of situations that are not good for you right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may wake to find that someone has gotten the jump on a situation you were afraid would get the better of you both. You can lend assistance.

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.