ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must go through the proper channels today if you want to do something differently from the way it's spelled out in the rulebook.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can pick up the pace today without leaving anyone behind. Should any of your fears be justified, it will be in a moment of doubt.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- One message comes through loud and clear, but another may be very difficult to decipher -- and it's the one that makes all the difference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be considering a major change in either your personal life or business affairs -- but don't try to alter both at the same time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A friend holds the key to a mystery you've been trying to solve for quite some time. It is offered to you as the opening salvo in a negotiation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not sure where you'll be at day's end, but one thing is for sure: You will be closer to your final destination. Pace yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can benefit from a collaboration that begins almost without you knowing it -- but it's not going to be a secret for long, surely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be left to pick up the mess made by someone who's no longer on the scene. You can start something new when all is said and done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may only be offering excuses today, but what you're after are the very real reasons why something happened the way it did.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Difficulties are unavoidable today, especially when you stand face to face with a rival. He or she may know what you're thinking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Whatever is standing in your way as the day opens is likely to vanish before you swing into action. It may not be gone for good, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be provided with an alibi by someone who doesn't even know what it is you've been accused of. Keep everything on the "up and up."

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Reliability is a key issue throughout this rather busy day. You'll want to be where you said you'll be -- even if it means making a sacrifice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't have to believe everything that someone tells you today -- especially if there's any reason to think you're being set up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to miss out on something that is being provided "free of charge" today. Your presence enables others to maximize their own rewards.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Promises made and promises kept make the day what it is -- and you'll remember it for a personal significance that becomes clear after nightfall.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Potential is high today, but you may not feel "ready" until you've made sure that everyone else is in their proper place. Teamwork is key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to confuse fantasy with reality today. Your ability to see through a smokescreen serves you well during afternoon hours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A change in your behavior is well-timed today. A critic steps forward, but what he or she has to offer is based on very flimsy evidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have to choose between two very different actions today -- each of which has the potential to do great good or great harm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- When and if things slow down today, you'll know just how to pick up the pace again -- when everyone is ready to resume business as usual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to do anything ahead of schedule today, as your own readiness is essential, as is that of those working with you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not feel as though you can give something your all today; what you contribute will be enough to maintain your high standing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your anger toward someone isn't really focused enough to make sense yet; as the day continues, you'll realize what you're reacting to.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Progress can be made today, but it comes in an unusual way -- and in a most unexpected form. This is nothing to scoff at, surely!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are keenly aware of what is going on around you today, but that doesn't mean you can do anything to stop it. Accept it and move on!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may want to look back at a success to determine if it is possible, today, to repeat it. That is a dangerous way to proceed right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are in a position of authority that you may not wholly appreciate. It's a good day to test another's boundaries -- and your own, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Questions abound today about the methods you are using to achieve a certain result. Your supporters can "sell" your work better than you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are taking good care of someone who needs it, but he or she isn't really aware of how deeply involved you really are. You can make it clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may take a wrong turn today as you pursue a creative endeavor toward its logical conclusion -- but the result actually betters your odds!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone returns from a faraway spot to confront you about something you actually know little about. You may choose to follow up on your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're in the mood for one of your "favorites," but you may have trouble choosing -- especially since you may not be granted it outright.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to review a piece of work in order to come up with the right ideas for a future project. The old and new combine well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're seeking a way to get something done without attracting attention, but that may not be possible. Others are watching, like it or not.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're letting minor annoyances get to you far too much at this time. Relax, and let the world turn without you for a little while.