ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The obstacles that lie ahead of you can be overcome very simply if you maintain a positive attitude and your preparations have been complete.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The unexpected holds sway throughout the day, and you'll be responding in ways that also take you very much by surprise. This is evolution!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- How much "original" material are you able to come up with today as you plan a certain task or endeavor? You needn't always do something new.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone has been watching out for you -- and today it makes a difference as you take a calculated risk.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can trust someone else to take the lead today while you work in the background doing that which is unseen but effective -- and essential.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have the chance to say "I told you so" to one of your naysayers today -- but don't overdo it, or the situation may reverse itself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will want to be there for someone who must go through something difficult today. Encouraging words at just the right times can work wonders.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself playing catch up today while those around you are moving forward unimpeded. It'll be your turn very soon, surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll learn a great deal today from someone who is not unwilling to share what he or she knows. The info proves immediately useful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to do something entirely new today, but before you do, you'll want to learn about it from those who have gone before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be wondering if you can believe those who report on something you're going to do later in the day. This may be a matter of faith.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone's expertise can see you through a suddenly difficult situation today. You must be willing to trust him or her implicitly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your concern for someone not doing as well as expected is to be commended by those who understand the situation. You're not in this alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those around you may not understand the burden that has been placed squarely on your shoulders. Make it clear that you can do only so much!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to arrange your day entirely to your liking, as you will have to deal with certain new and unavoidable influences.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you do now will be dependent upon your understanding of what's been happening during the last several days. It's a process, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not understand the reasons for certain events and developments, but you can surely react in a positive and productive manner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel your enthusiasm for a certain project or activity waning at this time. The reasons are clear and should be temporary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- With the sunrise comes a welcome realization that you can do much today to solidify your position and strengthen your reputation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be accused of seeing things from a "selfish" perspective, but what is going on at this time does indeed revolve around you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have forged a bond with someone that you don't wish to be severed anytime soon. Today is a good day to make your desires known.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to pick up the pace today where thought and planning are concerned. You mustn't be left out in the cold.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may have slipped your mind, but you have something to do today that must be completed before anyone knows what you're up to. Get to it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your day may get a little topsy-turvy as you will be expected to do early what you usually do later, and vice versa. You can adjust well.

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.