ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which doesn't come naturally today can surely teach you a few important lessons -- provided you are willing to take that risk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A certain task isn't likely to have the effect you were anticipating today. Changes you make to your agenda are based on solid information.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- While you may be expecting to get something half-done today, you should be able to finish the task -- if you start on time. Go for it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The approval you're waiting for is likely to come your way today, but not from the source you expect. Someone else sings your praises now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must insist that others keep their distance if you're going to avoid being influenced against your will. You won't be rushed today!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be afforded the opportunity to explore something new and potentially quite engaging. Take care, however: You must begin slowly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not feeling particularly sociable today, but you mustn't turn down every invitation. One at least promises some real gains.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to engage in some reflection and soul-searching. No one needs to know that you've been doubting yourself lately.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There may be some confusion today as to who needs help -- you, or someone under your care. You are led astray temporarily.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you've most counted on is likely to happen just as you had foreseen. This means that your chances of success have increased greatly!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone you respect makes his or her final judgment on something you've done that is perhaps not quite complete. You may need a short break.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are feeling quite passionate about a certain endeavor, and it may not even be yours. What happens today lights a fire, that's certain.

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.