ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll earn the praise of someone who is an expert in a certain field that you've been trying to break into of late. This is a good contact!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You do not tire easily as a rule, so when you tire today, you'll know you've earned a rest. Don't overdo it; listen to your mind and body.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to burn the candle at both ends today in order to complete a task on time. And yes, you must be able to work under pressure!

CANCER (June 1-July 22) -- You may not be feeling quite up to par today, and your style at work may not display the usual flair. Still, you can get required tasks done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have the feeling that something is "in the air," and you are ready to jump at any opportunity that promises something different.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been giving a certain endeavor your "all" -- or you think you have. The truth is there's a little more you can give, if you dare.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't expect to get results by doing the kinds of things that didn't work before. You must concoct a whole new way of working!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Thoughts of what you can do to make a good situation even better will motivate you throughout the day. Progress can be made very quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're ready to give something new a try today, but you must also be ready to fail the first time -- unless you are extraordinarily lucky!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can offer more than expected today, and you'll likely be rewarded handsomely -- but don't fret if you have to wait for feedback.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must take care that you don't try to make things too intricate or complicated today. Simple and straightforward gets the job done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have less time than expected to finish a certain task that is growing more complicated with each passing day. Work efficiently!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can learn much from someone who was learning from you only a short time ago. Only the best teachers learn from their students!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may end up partnering today with someone you would have avoided only yesterday. The truth is that together you can overcome many obstacles.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important for you to work from a list today and tend to things in the proper order. A "willy-nilly" approach will not amount to much.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get together with someone younger and less experienced than you and you'll be able to revive your own enthusiasm for a certain endeavor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to focus on activities that yield results quickly; you're in no mood to wait for signs of progress! Others offer valid options.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though you've been through the wringer recently, but today you'll be back in fine form, doing what only you know how to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Use your resources wisely today, and don't simply throw all you have at any problem that arises. Conservation sets the tone for others, too.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An earlier start than usual ensures that you get where you're going by day's end. There may be unexpected stops you must make along the way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Contact with someone who has been avoiding you lately isn't as uncomfortable as expected; you'll be the first to let bygones be bygones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Share what you have with those around you, and you'll not come up short when you find yourself in need. What goes around comes around, surely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The approach you take matters today; you mustn't just do whatever you wish and expect things to come out to your liking. Make a plan!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find that your ideas do not hold up as well to scrutiny as someone else's -- but this can be a good thing, as you review your methods.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to be more concerned today for another's well being than for your own. When a certain danger disappears, you'll surely relax.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Today marks an important new beginning of sorts. Don't let others stand in your way as you get the lay of the land. Take a friend's advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your attitude will make all the difference today as you find that you have to deal with those whom you usually try to avoid at all costs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have to work a deal with someone who, in the past, has been resistant to all overtures. Today, however, a new approach seems feasible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat today, as you figure something out just in time. Share what you learn.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may fall to you to keep the peace -- at home or at the workplace. You must be successful or your weekend plans may have to be scrapped.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do for another he or she will do for you when the time comes -- and both of you will be in a better position to help others as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to do even more than you had planned today, provided you start out in the right direction. A friend rides shotgun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Despite any assurances you may offer, someone isn't likely to believe that you can do all you say you can. Let your actions speak for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The difference between an amateur and a professional approach should be very clear to you by day's end, and you'll know which to emulate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may receive information through back channels today that boosts your standing among those in charge. Are you ready to do more?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to take the most direct approach today, so you will have to begin as soon as possible to plot a more circuitous route.