ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to check and double-check your work all the way to the end of a current project. Any error, large or small, may be quite costly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Carelessness is something you cannot afford -- but it is the easiest thing to avoid! Read instructions carefully, and be sure to check your work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Signs that you are evolving are everywhere today. A good friend may not understand what you're up to, but he or she makes a difference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A Capricorn or Aquarius native figures prominently today -- but not in the manner you may have expected. Someone on the cusp stands out!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Messages received today must be responded to as quickly as possible. You can't afford to leave things unresolved at this time; get to work!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A personal commitment yields more than personal rewards today. You'll find yourself in a position that affords more personal freedom.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't repeat yourself if your words are understood the first time -- and that will require careful crafting and the proper use of timing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your preparations may seem complete, but there is something you've left undone that you cannot afford to overlook any longer. Dig deeper!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are concerned about someone else's progress today as compared to your own. It may be time to get an "expert" to chime in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can be more creative than most today -- but take care you keep everything you come up with rooted firmly in what you know is real.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've made some assumptions lately that may well get you into hot water before this day is out. You can change course -- maybe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want someone to submit a progress report of sorts today -- but you can't just hope for the best. Give specific instructions!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be willing to make any kind of sacrifice today in order to see someone else's plans come to fruition. A conflict results.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The familiar is not so familiar today when you see it in a new light. There is much you did not know, despite your past experience.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are trying very hard to set things right, when in fact it's not up to you to smooth things over right now. You must get others to talk!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must guard against any attempts to wrest information from you in an illegitimate manner. Technological "support" may not be supportive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to keep your finger on the pulse of public opinion as much as possible today. You can't afford to turn anyone against you now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend beckons, and you're eager to join in the fun, but you have some work to finish first -- and it's likely to take longer than expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are you trying too hard to get yourself in the door of a new opportunity? It may be time to take a more passive approach -- for a short time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Progress can be rapid today, but you must know exactly where you're heading if you're going to take advantage of the day's opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Those watching you will have many opinions of what you are doing -- and why. You must have a plan for when all the votes are in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be compelled today to get in touch with someone who has fallen out of favor recently; you know there's no time for foolishness!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be seeing the "big picture" at this time, but you are quite familiar with many of the details embedded within it. Speak your mind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something missing is found, but something only recently acquired may go missing -- and so goes the day. One in, one out, all day long.

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.