ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to count on someone to make a key decision today, so you must be willing to step up and do what must be done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to endure talk that doesn't seem to suit the current situation. You are likely to see things much differently by day's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A question arises today that challenges much of what you've previously thought about a key situation. You can begin to make important changes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to be much busier today than you had anticipated, and this may render a personal commitment much more difficult to keep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in no mood for niceties or pretenses today. You want things to be direct and honest, and you must work hard to keep things aboveboard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to make a certain sacrifice today before you are able to progress according to your own expectations. A friend repays you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's going to take more than persistence today to change someone's mind; it's going to take a little courage, too -- if you can muster it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you think you know can be proven by day's end -- but it's going to take some doing, and some careful thought and perhaps a little luck.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you think of someone has little or nothing to do with what you can do if you join forces -- and your opinion may change by day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It'll do you good to keep things moving today. You can surprise someone you know by making an unpopular but necessary decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must stay in control today, come what may. Don't let your emotions get the better of you -- and don't let a rival get your goat.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Sticking to your priorities is going to be more difficult today than you have supposed -- because of a rivalry in the making.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The talents you put on display today will be appreciated by almost all -- but there is someone you must deal with who is not enthusiastic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Events of the day are likely to reshape your thinking on a certain issue. From here on out, things are likely to be quite different.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be able to give someone else a chance at redemption. He or she will show appreciation in a way that means a lot -- but only to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can have what you want today, but you may have to get it in a manner you're not exactly proud of. You'll have a choice next time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to throw your lot in with someone you don't exactly admire -- but after a little collaboration today, you'll see something you didn't.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can minimize the long-term effects of a disappointment today by focusing on a few things that give you strength -- both inside and out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A little rest and relaxation can go a long way today as you recover from something that was more of an effort than you anticipated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to come to terms with what someone has been saying if you're going to make your way through a tricky personal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What develops today is worth exploring very carefully when you have the time, but today you'll have to focus on a previous commitment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be nervous about what may be expected of you today, but you should be able to navigate anything that arises with confidence and style.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to receive a compliment today that means more than most, given the source. This will mean much to you for some time to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been resistant to what someone has been telling you of late, but today you'll come to an understanding that puts you on board.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must respect the rules and boundaries of those around you today. Do not expect others to give you permission out of the ordinary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to want a little time today to dedicate to a personal issue you aren't eager to share with others. Make this need known!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to reexamine your tracks and to assess your progress over the past week or so. A mentor expresses concern.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be waiting for quite some time today for someone to arrive on the scene and help you with a task you've avoided for several days.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Domestic routine gives you some comfort today when professional issues are somewhat up in the air. You can expect changes to slow your progress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to do what you have wanted others to do -- if only to show them that it can indeed be done and how you'd go about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to find just the right thing to satisfy a certain hunger -- but you may have to look in places other than routine providers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The gravity of a certain situation may not be clear to someone close to you today -- but you mustn't overreact to any inappropriate behavior.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Seek and ye shall find today -- or if not, you will surely earn the assistance of one who can break through barriers for you in little time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to share certain pieces of information with someone today because someone else doesn't give you necessary space.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Doors are opened to you today while another is closed -- but all in all you'll consider this a fair transaction. You have the advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Communication with a loved one may be tense for a time today -- until you realize that you've been the victim of a minor misunderstanding.