ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are interested in going after a promotion of sorts, as you find the perks quite attractive. One obstacle stands in your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are nearing the point of no return with regard to a certain endeavor. It's time to take off the gloves and give it all you've got.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Start with something simple today, and work your way up to the more complicated endeavors. A friend's success shows you the way forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not give others much of a clue regarding your intentions today, but if they watch what you do and how you do it, all will be clear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are able to dispense a great deal of native wisdom today; those who really listen will be able to put what you offer up to very good use.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're ready to take credit for something that you think is a resounding success, but there may be those whose assessment differs from yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are able to see clearly what lies ahead, but you may not be able to communicate it as well as you may have hoped. Weigh your words with care.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can expect to get assistance from someone whose knowledge exceeds your own in certain respects. Together you can conjure up a surprise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be expecting to get some help when you most need it today, but it won't be made available unless you ask for it directly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The questions you ask today indicate that you're willing to go where you have not gone before. Others will be impressed by your daring.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to proceed with more care than usual, as the day promises one or two events for which you may not be able to prepare.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your interests are changing, but that doesn't mean you won't carry with you all you have learned before. A new opportunity beckons.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to settle into one task or activity today because there are so many people who want something from you. Give what you can!

TAURUS (April 2-May 20) -- You may not be able to deal with mounting pressure today unless you find time for yourself. The social scene adds to your anxiety.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself making unexpected progress in a new direction today. Those who have been there before have some valuable advice to give.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Preparations may take longer today than the task for which you are preparing, but your thoroughness will surely be worth it come nightfall.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may spend a great deal of thought on a problem that was not of your making. During afternoon hours, a solution slowly begins to take shape.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A promise is kept today that gives you renewed enthusiasm for something you thought was fading away for good. Give someone what he deserves.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A new opportunity is revealed to you today, but you may not be able to take advantage of it right away. You have a brilliant idea!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Whether you are inside or outside, you will be affected by environmental influences -- some that you can feel directly and some that you cannot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A perceived threat seems to be much more than it really is, and you can lessen its overall impact today by addressing it head-on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Whether you are in charge of others or only yourself, you'll want to do all you can to optimize resources and preserve integrity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not have been party to whatever upset a good friend or loved one, but you can surely do a great deal today to ease his or her pain.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A memory has you swinging into action today in a most surprising way. Those with you may not know where you're going, but they'll surely follow.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Show another how certain things are done today; you'll benefit from a timely "review." Give someone you know a second chance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be granted the benefit of the doubt today, and you can return the favor very soon. Something may be developing behind the scenes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll enjoy the chance to show off certain skills today. Don't make the mistake of thinking that you are infallible -- for no one is, surely!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can combine business and pleasure in a most creative way today. A loved one adds some spice to an endeavor that is otherwise routine.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- How you share your ideas is perhaps even more important today than the ideas themselves. You want to make the best possible impression.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which was certain only yesterday is likely to be something of a crapshoot today. That's going to happen these days if you procrastinate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Why not tend to assigned duties as soon as they are assigned? Waiting for just the right moment will surely get you into hot water today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be struggling to satisfy two very different needs at this time -- but today that struggle is eased by a friend who knows you well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Give-and-take provides you with an opportunity to advance your agenda in a way you had not anticipated. Things go both ways all day long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Beginnings and endings may be difficult today, but the "in-betweens" should provide you with a welcome respite from extra effort.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Forgiveness may be easier to get than permission -- but is that really how you want to play this round? There are tricky dynamics at work today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have less to do today when all is said and done -- but that doesn't mean things will be easier. Complications must be addressed.