ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to stop what you are doing today -- on more than one occasion -- to assess a situation that someone has gotten himself into.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must do all you can to avoid any sort of panic today. A calm, steady, rational, measured approach is what is required right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The earlier you can start your day, the better -- especially since someone has thrown a road block in your way without your knowing it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be willing to give another a bit more free rein today. He or she is learning from you -- but you have to take a more hands-off approach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can engage in a little shape-shifting today in order to escape being noticed doing something you don't want to reveal just yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your efforts will not go unappreciated today -- but you may not get the recognition you had hoped for until you make it clear it is deserved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Watch the clock today. You have only so much time available to you before the focus will be on someone whose needs rival your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There's a certain order to things that will make you feel more confident and capable. If you don't follow it, things will feel far too random.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have much on the line today. Say what you have to say, and move on. Do not dwell on any one issue once it has been addressed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to move everything up a bit today and tend to each thing earlier than you had originally scheduled. A surprise in in store.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will not be lacking motivation today, but you may not know what exact steps to take -- or what order to take them in. Observe others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you chip away at a certain task, bit by bit, from morning to night, you should be able to get it completed on time -- and under budget.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's important to put your personal stamp on things today, but you must remember to leave room for others to offer their input as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A loved one is in distress, clearly, but you may not know how to help just yet. You require more information -- and a new personal insight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be time to throw your hat in the ring today. You're going to have to put it all on the line if you're going to become more involved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've only just scratched the surface, as you know, but today you'll have time to devote to the further study of this key issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care you don't take rumors to heart today. You may not be able to avoid hearing what others are saying, but you can avoid reacting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A proposal is made that raises your eyebrows, perhaps -- but after some thought, you're likely to decide that it's one you must accept.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your day will be made today when a certain someone pokes his or her head in your door. What happens after that may become the stuff of legend!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Logic may not enable you to come to a full understanding of what is going on today -- but if you engage your common sense you will do well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can dislike a certain behavior without engaging in it today -- and that's the way to maintain your sanity when among certain people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive some harsh feedback today -- but you'll want to consider the source when deciding to listen to it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must address central issues one by one today, and not in one giant clump. Though they are related, each deserves complete attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are more than willing to do what someone needs done today -- but you're uncertain of the timing. Do nothing without being told!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Despite your current situation, which you appreciate and value highly, you may find yourself wishing to be reunited with an old friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be confused by someone else's reaction to a piece of bad news. Perhaps it's your perspective that requires adjustment today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll remember today just how much you learned from someone in your past. It may be time to reach out -- if only for old time's sake.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Despite an absence, you'll feel closer to a friend or loved one than ever before. This person knows what you're made of, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A sometime creative partner has an idea that you think is simply too good to be true -- but it can very likely work if you give it a try!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to earn the respect of an elder today when you react appropriately to a surprise development. You see what's in front of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble communicating today with someone who doesn't seem to communicate on your wavelength. Stick with it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be baffled today when someone behaves in a manner that seems to be in opposition to his or her beliefs. Get the whole story.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're after information that only a certain someone can provide. Don't expect to get it right away; you must ask more than once.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A rift of sorts is healed today when you realize that you were part of the problem -- which has not been an easy thing to understand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who was once a central figure in your life is likely to resurface today after a long absence of sorts. This is not what it seems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be surprised to learn that you have not dropped in someone's esteem, even in the wake of a rather vivid disagreement.