ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take it easy today when the going gets tough toward midday; you must have plenty of fuel left in the tank to make a final productive push.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can score a great many points today, but even that might not put you over the top. The contest you are in is sure to be prolonged further.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been trying to assess another's performance based upon your own, but that's not being fair to either party. Try to be more objective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been basing decisions upon a false assumption lately. Today, you'll be able to tell fact from fiction; adjust your approach accordingly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your command of certain key issues will serve you very well -- but you must expect to face opposition from one who is envious.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may be time to calibrate your responses to what goes on around you, as there has been far too much overreaction lately for your own good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Guesswork may be frowned upon in some circles, but you know that anything that yields the correct answer will work. Keep on guessing!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to buckle down in the face of unexpected opposition today. Don't let anyone tell you what you've already done doesn't count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must be willing to follow certain rules today; without them, you're likely to be at sea without any mode of navigation at your disposal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you do early in the morning may prove even more important to you later in the day when your energy and enthusiasm are running low.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There's a method to your madness today, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Listen to those who are thinking of the common good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a co-worker may be after the same overall result, but your methods differ wildly. It's time to come to some kind of agreement.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Today's developments have you thinking that perhaps you will soon have to change course. You must consider all available options.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have reason today to regret a recent decision that you were certain was the right one. This feeling isn't likely to last long.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to work harder and longer than others today to get done what has to be done. The results you get will win you high praise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others are excited about what they are expecting to happen today, but you have a feeling that tomorrow will be more memorable by far.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're trying to get to the bottom of something that has been shrouded in mystery for quite some time. A light shines from an unusual source.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can try something new and still feel as comfortable as if you were indulging in an old favorite. Things are lining up quite nicely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a friend can explore your differences in a manner that strengthens your similarities. Dramas and capabilities multiply today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Certain things are likely to be revealed to you today, despite your interest in something else. You soon discover that it's all connected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting for a certain change that may be hard to effect, but patience can, in this case, be your trump card.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Once you set a certain plan in motion today, you won't be able to change course. You must be sure that what you've proposed is desirable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what has to be done, but you're not sure you're the one to do it. You must find just the right candidate to see this through.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You learn a lesson that enables you to avoid a fast-approaching danger. A conflict escalates between you and a rival -- but not for long.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Caution is advised when dealing with someone you don't know well. No one is being malicious, but careless interaction can result in harm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care that your unique brand of humor isn't misunderstood today. Perhaps now is not the time to joke about certain things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your care for someone in need knows no bounds, and today you may decide to make a personal sacrifice that sends all the right signals.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're certain that you're doing something the right way, but someone close to you has other ideas. Perhaps you should consider alternatives.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may wonder what to do about correcting an error made some time ago -- but a friend has your back and has likely already taken care of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're puzzling over a situation that you feel may soon get out of hand -- but you can avoid a serious issue by addressing it right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't have to have all the facts in order to keep a bad situation from getting worse. All you have to do is act now, with confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're waiting for a sign that isn't likely to be revealed as expected. Go about your business as usual, but keep your eyes peeled.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can take a stand against someone who is mounting a campaign against you. This needn't lead to a major conflict if you are vigilant.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are interested in getting a little more variety into your daily routine, but you must ask yourself what it is you are really after.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The most important things are close at hand today. Be sure to ask a friend for help if you feel you're losing your control over something.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been complaining about the same thing for quite some time, but today you can actually do something about it -- if you dare.