ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Being economical and efficient with both your time and your resources will enable you to achieve something memorable and lasting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your perception of a certain situation may differ from that of one who was directly involved. It's time to listen instead of talk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may think you've been duped by one who's out to get you. This is a misperception that feels real enough, and as such, it requires attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to fit a certain activity into the time available to you today. Keep distractions at bay.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to keep expenditures as low as possible today while seeking a personal advantage among co-workers. It's a tricky task!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand what is required of you today until you are in the thick of things. Be sure to take all available precautions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know what's affecting you most directly at this time, but you may not be able to reduce its effect. Instead, try making it work for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Things may not look the same today as they did yesterday -- for the very good reason that they are very different in small, subtle ways.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Make no mistake -- you are the one who others will look to for explanations when things go awry. You must, therefore, keep them on track.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Plans must be made in a logical, linear fashion today. You've put enough creative energy into things lately; focus on the nuts and bolts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make something pay off today that fell flat only yesterday -- and all it takes is a willingness to admit your own recent errors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Working closely with someone to gain a greater command of an overriding issue is the wise course. You can't afford any mistakes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may think there is little for you to do today but watch the world go by, but you'll have the chance to take part before you know it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are looking forward to something scheduled for late in the day, but before you get there, you must do something you've long been afraid of.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't stand by and let others misinterpret either your words or your actions today. If that happens, you'll have many fires to put out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're facing a major hazard today, but by joining forces with someone, you can avoid a disaster. This happens in the nick of time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to step in and insist that others change their ways -- or else. While this will be an ultimatum, you can put it in positive terms.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do what anyone else can do -- or so you've been taught. Today the truth of that lesson is likely to be demonstrated in no uncertain terms.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others swing into your orbit as a matter of course today, and while this is a positive development overall, you must work out some kinks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're on the right track, whether or not you know it. Follow your instincts, but don't second-guess yourself. Reach out to an old friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A journey you take today doesn't end the way you might expect. You must submit an accurate report when asked to do so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can pull things together and inspire others to perform well above par today. Your own success is all but guaranteed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you do to save another's reputation today is likely to be the stuff of legend eventually -- but some may criticize you at first.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager to emulate someone who works at a level you would like to attain. Very soon you will have cause to celebrate a major success.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be surprised when someone in charge asks that you make changes to something you thought was finished, but when the boss speaks ...

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must keep your emotions in check as you struggle to understand what someone really wants from you. Words may not be enough today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Things are never quite as easy as you are told, are they? Today, you will have a chance to explain your position on this issue very clearly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- One appointment is made while another is broken today. You can make adjustments to your schedule to accommodate someone's unusual plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your instincts are keen, but they may be leading you in a direction you know to be in error. Today you must trust the facts available to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand why someone behaves the way he or she does, but that's no reason to behave the same way. Take the high road.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've not been listening to all that is being said about you of late, but one piece of very curious speculation reaches you late in the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can achieve much more by being tactful and incisive than by being aggressive. Show a friend what you have in the works. Be cooperative.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must promote your agenda today without stepping on anyone's toes, and that proves difficult for the first part of the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something important begins today with only a word or a touch. What happens next is something you'll talk about for a long time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll get more bang for your buck today if you schedule the more difficult tasks earlier in the day. You want to get them behind you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will almost certainly find yourself waiting for someone whose promises in the past have yielded little for you. Why follow through?