ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be wondering how long you will be torn between that which is good for you and that which is not. Why not settle this now -- today?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The time has come for you to answer the questions you are being asked and to stop feigning ignorance. That ruse has ceased being useful.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The key to a problem you've long been trying to solve is likely to be right in front of you today. The sooner you try to use it, the better.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not agree with the way someone else is doing this or that, but you can't fault the energy. You could use a little more yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to put up with several interruptions today, but you can keep the engine running even when the wheels have stopped turning.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can get more done today than you might have expected -- but only if you know just what must be done and why. You may have to explain yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is no time to try to fool anyone into thinking you can do something you can't, for you'll surely be found out. Be honest -- and realistic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think you have time only to start something, but the fact is you may well get it completed -- if you stick with it and focus!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things are likely to fall into place quite nicely for you today, without much planning or effort. This won't continue for long, however!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must keep distractions at bay today, or you're sure to fall short of the mark in several key areas. Your readiness is clear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A situation you are eager to resolve may get out of hand for a time today -- but as they say, it's always darkest before the dawn.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Once you get started today, you're not likely to stop -- that's how energized you are likely to be. A friend gets in touch from afar.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not want to respond in kind when someone reaches out to you today; there are elements at play that require a different touch.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are capable of wielding some serious force today, but you must take care that you're not doing anything out of proportion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you say and do in response to some surprising queries are likely to impress the powers-that-be today. An offer may be forthcoming.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may be more difficult than usual today to prepare for something that you thought was merely routine. A few surprises wait for you, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you know will prove valuable to you and to those around you today -- but what you don't know may be more important in a stranger sense.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be on the verge of something that can grow very quickly once you've begun in earnest. Don't hesitate to ask questions of the experts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be required to navigate some unusual ground today; the footing may be stable, but the geography presents a number of surprises.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may get more than you bargain for today when you ask questions of those who are on the periphery. They've been paying attention, clearly!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to travel farther than expected today in order to gather what you need to make things happen back home. Schedule wisely!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in the midst of preparing for something that is as yet unclear. Answers to questions lead to more questions, but they'll be answered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't have a lot of time to spare today -- nor are you overflowing with resources. You must be economical on both counts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have the chance to show someone what you're capable of doing, and you're likely to shine under pressure. You attract new fans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to settle for something that is not quite right today, if only to ensure that someone else gets what he or she really wants.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must pay close attention to the clock today, and let no seconds tick by without being of some use. Time wasted is time lost.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may finally see what it is you've been trying to convince them of for quite some time. The pace picks up as a result, and progress is made.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to be competitive today, but you'll also want to avoid a head-to-head contest with someone who may be better equipped.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're at a safe distance from an apparent danger, you can study it and maintain some measure of safety. Move closer at your own risk, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Sorting through things that just will not cooperate with you may prove frustrating today, but a certain degree of organization is necessary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you've heard through the grapevine recently may be confirmed today -- in real time and with solid evidence. This changes everything.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you want may not be entirely accessible to you today, but with a little work, you can surely see it move closer than ever before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want very badly to make your mark in some way, but there are many bad ideas floating around out there that you want to avoid!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have room to do more today than usual. A daring move on your part can put others in their place -- but remember, it's all in fun!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may require careful guidance today as you explore territory that is foreign to you. You won't need this kind of help very much longer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You want to gather only the best teammates today -- which means that there are some past associates who won't be part of today's endeavors.