ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have only enough time to get a certain job done, so don't think you can celebrate yet. You are about to take on even more responsibility.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Getting from here to there is likely to take longer than expected today, but this is not because you lack preparation. Travel issues abound.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time is of the essence today. Get moving and stay moving -- and keep your destination squarely fixed in your sights. Don't waver.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are not at war with anyone right now, and you are unwilling to make someone else's fight your own. This requires much discipline.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The unexpected has you moving in a new direction before the day is out. Someone from your past resurfaces and makes a surprising request.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Anyone who makes demands of you today is going to have to wait, as you have one or two important personal issues to tend to today. Don't delay!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't travel very far today to make contact with someone who is far more important to a current project than you had realized.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone may accuse you of being unrealistic, but today you can prove that everything you say must be done can be done. It's as simple as that!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Another's needs eclipse your own before nightfall. You may have trouble convincing a loved one that you're doing the right thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must go into an argument armed with facts and figures, but even then you may not prevail. You must be willing to compromise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must take care of what's ailing you today before you can care for anyone else. It's important that you be in tip-top shape!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A puzzle is coming together, and the picture is taking shape -- but you may be stymied by one important piece that doesn't seem to fit.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Proceed with caution today, and don't let anyone tell you that things are not as you observe them to be. Your perceptions are correct.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put in your two cents today without any risk of pushback. Those who really listen to you will certainly value what you say.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time for you to take charge, perhaps -- but you mustn't do so without first making an honest appraisal of the situation that beckons.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to keep your opinions to yourself for a time today, as someone attempts something in a manner with which you don't agree.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time to tell a loved one just what you think of certain aspects of your relationship -- and this includes both the positive and the negative.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone who seeks your guidance is deserving of your full attention today. He or she will teach you something about your own capabilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone who has taken care of you in the past now needs your care, but this means you'll have to drop what you are doing and really commit.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're seeking a certain something from someone in your inner circle, but you don't know how to ask for it directly. This causes a delay.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are in a better position today to know what has to be done than anyone else. Still, not everyone will follow your instructions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- That which is unpleasant can be dealt with early in the day, and that which you most enjoy can wait until you have time to indulge in it fully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to conceal your true feelings for a time today while others work out a problem that was none of your doing. Your turn will come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can engage with others with a great deal more energy than usual today, or at least you're likely to! A creative project nears completion.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do much for someone today who has done much for you in the past. It's not the end of this mutually beneficial arrangement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your ability to see things as they are will come in very handy today as you fight against someone's unwillingness to face the truth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be going through a difficult time today, but someone close to you is willing to do more than usual to see you through it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are more interested in what someone else is doing, perhaps, than you are in your own endeavors. It may be time to change course -- for good!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your schedule leaves you only so much room to maneuver today, but maneuver you must as you deal with a situation promoted by a rival.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be feeling as though you will never stand a chance when it comes to a certain competition -- but your standing is quite high.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can tend to issues in the order that they arise today. Focus on that which enlivens you and gives you a clear view of the future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to take steps today -- but you're unwilling to share them with anyone else before you swing into action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An ordinary encounter becomes extraordinary quite by accident today -- and you're in a position to make things right with an old friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't wait too long for the answer to a certain question today. If it doesn't come when you expect it to, you must move on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An issue cries out for your attention today, but you may not be willing to give it a glance until someone steps aside and gives you room to work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Tension builds today over an issue that neither you nor another party wishes to speak about openly -- and that is the mistake! Start talking!