ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are more than willing to talk about the important things today but may have to convince someone that conversation is beneficial.

TAURUS (April 2-May 20) -- You receive information today that you can put to good use almost immediately -- provided you are ready for the changes that will result.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to share with those around you today, but take care that you don't give up something that is precious to you. Play it safe.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will want to get back to the basics today, especially where a certain relationship is concerned. Give and take is the key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be tempted to go in a new direction today, but that will surely require you to learn as you go -- and are you ready for such pressure?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must guard against an assault from an expected source. Someone is eager to see you fall short -- but others support you in your efforts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be tempted to bend or even break the rules just a bit today in order to shake others out of the doldrums. This has far-reaching effects.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not have a great deal of time to prepare for what is coming your way very quickly today. Take a leaf out of someone's book.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Beginnings and endings compete for your attention today. You know which is more important to you right now, but you may become distracted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A risk taken today is one you can avoid tomorrow; things transpire in turns right now, and you must be ready to maneuver accordingly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A job done well needn't take an inordinate amount of time today; a job done badly will surely require much more time further down the road.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll receive instructions today, but you may not be able to complete the task assigned to you because of a lapse in communication.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to see things in a very different way from how a rival sees them -- and yet you are both after the same things overall.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's important that you devise for yourself a roadmap of sorts so that once you are on your way you will be able to follow a clear path.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Certainty may be in short supply today, but that doesn't mean you can't progress according to plan. Even guesswork can pay off today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more cautious you are, the more likely you will be to be error-free today -- but there are occasions on which a little daring can pay off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've laid the groundwork very well, and now it's time to get a project moving. One thing still stands in your way, and you must address it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more detailed you are in your preparations today, the more successful you will be at addressing complications if and when they arise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may accuse you of being unrealistic, but the truth is that you are considering far more very real likelihoods than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's essential that you promote an idea with confidence today -- before others lose interest. You must strike while the iron is hot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may risk getting tangled in someone's emotional web today, but take care! You must remain free in order to help as needed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're tempted to drop one thing in favor of another today, but that may only be a reaction to your own frustration. Take no rash action!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can approach almost any problem with confidence today, as you know where you'll want to be by day's end. Others ask many questions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to make sure that you've not overlooked any details as you prepare a presentation of sorts. You're likely to get high marks!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself conflicted today; one choice will clearly benefit others, but another may be only self-serving. What are you to do?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are eager to settle into a routine -- but today's events may keep you from making the kinds of decisions that result in stability.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If others come at you today, for whatever reason, your best response is to stay calm and focus on routine. A defensive posture is not advised.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A project to which you've dedicated yourself for some time may not be progressing at this time; you must address the cause soon -- and directly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Look to those who have been most instrumental in the past and you'll realize what you can do to make yourself competitive in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You won't get much done if you fear that others are looking over your shoulder. Free yourself of any such suspicions -- and get to work!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think that someone is trying to tie your hands in some way, but you can maintain a high level of productivity at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have had your fill of another's unreasonable demands -- and you must say so. Only then will you be able to shed any personal doubts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to go through a portal of sorts today that affords you a much clearer view of the immediate future. You must make plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are likely to attract attention today, but whether it's for the right reasons is yet to be determined. Seek common ground.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have a hard time following someone's logic. Ultimately, your own spin on what is happening at this time will be validated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know just how to attack a certain problem today -- but there are those who may doubt that you are the right person for the job.