ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to have to help someone along today as he or she learns the ropes. You were a beginner once, too, so be patient!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you plan on working around the house today, know that certain distractions will be difficult to avoid. Consider locking yourself away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to do all you've scheduled today, but one or two tasks are essential and cannot be skipped. Prioritize!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're waiting for the chance to do something more important than anything you've done of late. The opportunity sneaks up on you today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Give yourself a pat on the back today when you complete a certain task that others feared could not be done. Your reputation soars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is a good time for you to put your money behind a long shot. It's a risk others may warn you not to take, but you have an advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can shine in a new way today and attract a great deal of attention to a cause that will soon be front and center thanks to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The time has come to fulfill a commitment you made some time ago. This is likely to involve several modes of communication.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be waiting to hear from someone who is going to give you a "go" or "no-go" decision about something that is of pivotal importance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to jump through a few hoops today before getting what you want. It's all a matter of clearing things with the right people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Forgiveness is almost always easier to get than permission. Is that really a good justification for doing what you know you shouldn't?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A couple of quick decisions move you ahead today -- but then you're likely to be faced with a third that is not at all as easy to make.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be next in line, but that doesn't mean it'll be your turn before the day is out. You've been patient, and you must keep on being so!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may choose to set one thing aside today in order to explore something else more fully. This is likely to take more time than expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to overtax yourself or your allies today -- but there is a challenge to overcome, and you may not ever have the chance again.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The power of suggestion will be on full display today -- and you must guard against leaving yourself open to any kind of dangerous intrusion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not the one in charge, perhaps, but you will certainly be able to arrange things in such a way that potential is maximized on all fronts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have trouble focusing on the one thing that must be done today. Like it or not, you have no choice; you must complete the task!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The progress you make today may not be dramatic, but anyone who looks closely will see just how much you get done. This is a small victory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to keep an accurate record of all that happens today. You may never have to refer to it -- but it'll be there just in case.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You never know when someone will object to something without warning, and you must be ready to explain your methods and motives.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not fully appreciate what someone is trying to do for you until it is no longer being done. Perhaps you can start over.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- All indicators point to a new development that changes the personal dynamic at home in a subtle but important way. Communicate openly all day!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You very likely see what's coming today -- perhaps quite late -- but you will not know until it has arrived just how best to react to it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel buffeted by circumstances that are not quite to your liking today. You could be tempted to withdraw from a certain contest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even a little self-indulgence can get you into hot water today. Avoid anything that, in the past, you've had trouble controlling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to bend -- or even break -- the rules today in order to get where you need to be on time. Don't be tempted to do this more than once!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll learn much from someone who plays the role of "oracle" today. Before nightfall you should be able to assume more control.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are perfectly happy to work with things as they develop, but you want to have some say in how you make use of certain key resources.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An unexpected encounter raises the stakes considerably today. You have what it takes to deliver the goods, but not until after dark.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can afford to exert yourself a little more than usual today, especially when it comes to an activity that usually doesn't inspire you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There is much that you have to learn about someone with whom you will be working in the coming days. Begin with the simplest elements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the chance to catch up with someone who is far ahead of you and the rest of the pack -- but scheduling is a key factor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've not promised anything one way or the other, so you'll still have the flexibility you need to lay things out to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The day begins on a promising note. Don't set yourself back by trying to do too much too quickly or all at once. Pace yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A personal issue demands time, and yet you still owe someone close to you some attention. You can come up with a satisfactory solution.