ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should be able to proceed according to plan today, even though some circumstances do not seem immediately favorable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Every effort you make today is likely to pay off in some small way. It all adds up, and the overall results today should build momentum.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can expect things to heat up considerably today after you accept another's terms for a competition of sorts. You must perform well!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may be difficult for you to make ends meet today, but by making at least one rather difficult decision, you should be able to get it done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're more interested in what others have done in the past than in what you are expected to do in the future. This can provide a moment of discovery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a friend make a pact of sorts, and as a result, neither of you should be in any real danger at this time. You have each other's backs!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may wake to find that you're under the weather, and though symptoms should not last long, you are best to lie low as long as you can.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should have the advantage today, but what you do with it will make all the difference. One careless moment can ruin your whole day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must observe another's boundaries today, just as you expect him or her to observe yours. Progress stems from mutual respect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to steer clear of someone who insists on spreading his or her bad attitude to anyone nearby. You don't need this today!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will surely want to stand up for yourself today -- but it's more important to know when the time has come for you to back off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot afford to let people know all that is going on beneath the surface today, lest you put yourself in an overly vulnerable position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A current endeavor proves more complicated than usual today, in part because you are not giving it the attention it deserves. Be sure to focus!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're interested in what others have to say, but you're not likely to change your mind merely because their opinions are intriguing to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A minor shock is best dealt with in tandem with someone who is in a similar situation. You don't have to deal with things alone today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The same old routine isn't likely to give you what you really want today -- but can you afford to set things aside and explore other options?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Jump to conclusions today and you're sure to discover that you've overstepped a few important realizations that are key to your understanding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must resign yourself to making the best of a situation that is far from ideal. You may find that your immediate environment is a real problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must go to someone in charge today and file an official complaint. This is the only way you can effect change swiftly and permanently.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not agree with someone who occupies a position of authority, but a head-on conflict is not the ideal course to take at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be able to impress others today, but a friend or loved one knows that you're capable of doing much more. Why not go for broke?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to change your plans today when someone you've been counting on is a no-show. Your primary goal must remain the same.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to embrace something new today, but first you must tie up some loose ends. You mustn't let an old alliance hold you back.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have more than enough help today, provided you ask for what you need ahead of time. You can spread important information via word of mouth.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that you don't respond to what goes on around you in a disproportionate manner. Going from zero to 60 does you no good at all!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be surprised at how accurately someone is able to size you up today. There's no use in fighting this at all; it's a good thing!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) -- You may be hard to read today, except to those whom you call close friends. To them you are quite transparent -- at least for a while.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Though you may not get permission to do a certain something today, you're tempted to do it anyway. Forgiveness is easier to get, after all!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your work may be evaluated by those whom you consider ill-equipped to do so -- but even they will have something to say that is important to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to drift into unknown territory today if you are not careful to keep yourself strictly in line with each passing moment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- How you think about a certain situation today is likely to be unusually sophisticated. Others are impressed -- and say so.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may experience increased tension on the home front today because of something you said that was taken the wrong way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- How you express yourself is likely to matter more to you than the words you use. Body language counts for much right now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to bring several exciting options to the table today. Those who are trying to solve a problem look to you for quick answers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to encounter someone today who is very much your intellectual equal -- and some exciting conversation will surely result.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to be much more forceful than usual today if you are to persuade those around you that how you see things is the way they are.