ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've developed a strategy for dealing with certain recurring problems, and today it will pay off handsomely as you dodge a bullet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The more you can accomplish before noon today, the better. Later on, you'll have reason to delve more deeply into a certain personal issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be confused about the "how" and the "when," but you know what needs to be done better than anyone -- and why. Spread the word.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Getting a certain job done today should be as easy as one, two, three -- unless you fail to notice that certain someone standing in your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be tempted to dig in your heels and insist that the status quo be maintained -- and for good reason. You must try another course, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- No matter how carefully you've planned, you are likely to be disappointed by the way things fall out if you're unable to be flexible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to receive many warnings today, but they may prove difficult to decipher. When in doubt, do what you would usually do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself shackled by responsibility today and unable to engage in that certain flight of fancy. This is a temporary delay.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to shower those around you with praise and admiration -- for they deserve it. You will receive much in return, surely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself making last-minute corrections today -- either to your daily schedule or to the actual work being done. Stay on track.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You require just a little more information today in order to complete a job for someone. When it comes, the pace can surely quicken.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Staying out of the way of those who would do you harm may prove more difficult than usual today; someone is employing new, unfamiliar tactics.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be chosen to step in and mediate between conflicting parties who simply cannot identify any common ground. You know what to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be surprised today when someone apologizes for behavior that you have already forgiven. You can make it clear that it's time to move on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important to let others be on their own when trying something new, but you'll want to stay close in case you have to step in and save the day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Anything you do or say that is out of character today is deserving of scrutiny. It's important for you to understand what is driving you today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time for you to make things better, not worse -- and that means doing and saying just the right things at just the right times. Start now!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to face certain fears head-on today as a result of an encounter you did not expect. You make an important discovery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That which is temporary need not become permanent; all it takes is a timely intervention on your part to get things back on track.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not ready to hear what someone has to say, but you may insist on hearing it anyway. It will prove useful; you'll surely recover.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- All you have to do is put up with a certain something just one more time -- and today is the day. Once it's done, it's done for good.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The uncommon speaks to you today in a way that compels you to explore the possibilities presented. A friend offers encouragement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to satisfy your own curiosity about a certain development, but this may require you to delve into someone's business.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be forced to do something that goes very much against the grain today. Fortunately, others will understand and forgive you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something lost quite some time ago may find its way back to you today after following a long and circuitous path. It's time to rejoice!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want to be directly involved in what is going on today, but that may not be possible. Stay in touch with those in the thick of things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have cause to stand up for yourself in no uncertain terms today. A critic comes to the fore and may challenge you in a new way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're more than willing to do what you can to help someone in need today -- but you cannot make an indefinite commitment. Be clear and specific.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are likely to be in agreement with others where the big picture is concerned, but you'll almost certainly differ about the details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be in the mood to share that which you have worked so hard to acquire. You'll be forgiven for being less generous than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good day to weigh all your options. Be realistic about things that are presented to you, and don't fall prey to a hard sell.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to follow another's lead today, if only for a while. By day's end, it'll likely be time to break off and go it alone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know you must do more to focus your energy and attention, but you're not sure to what end. Take a look around and consider the unusual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though you're not in sync with those on your team today. Remedies can be found; you can trust some unusual sources.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who trusts you implicitly is likely to recommend you for a task you never thought would fall to you. Your work can be impressive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can expect a change to come over a friend or loved one who has been under your influence for some time. Be ready to respond in kind.