ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you're waiting on others to get things done, you're not doing enough to tend to your own business. Take the initiative today!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Assistance comes to you from an unusual source, and what you learn is likely to stick with you. You can pay it forward very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're seeing things more clearly right now than you have in a while. A decision affecting your personal space may have to be made today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're being perhaps too secretive right now. Share a little more with those who know you well, and you're likely to receive what you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to try something more than once -- perhaps twice or even three times -- before you get the hang of it today. Learning can be quite fun!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will have to trust someone today, so why not a good friend who is recognized as an expert? He or she isn't likely to steer you wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll feel like a king or a queen today if you play your cards right and take advantage of an unexpected opportunity. Stay alert!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Just when you thought you could bid farewell to something that has outlived its usefulness, your emotions come into play today. Be ready.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You receive what might be called a "shock to the system" today -- but your recovery can be swift, and your response the stuff of legend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will be facing financial complications today -- most likely because someone didn't follow instructions. You can correct the error.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You and a partner cannot go your separate ways without engaging in some kind of debrief to determine where you were most successful.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tempted to push yourself to the very limit today, but is that really prudent? You'll get where you're going soon enough.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may fear that someone is trying to deceive you in some way. Your ability to spot a sham will serve you well, but don't be overly suspicious.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself in hot pursuit of something that you are confident can change your life. Take care: You're probably misinterpreting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Pay particular attention to endings today, as they will tell you much more than any beginnings you might observe. You avoid a fall from grace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A complex thread of communication has you nervous about overstepping and revealing too much too soon. Play it safe, today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to squeeze just a little more enjoyment than usual out of a routine day. In the end, there will have been nothing routine about it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are likely to know how to express yourself better than anyone else you encounter today -- and the resulting benefits will last a while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone's contribution to a communal problem may have you bristling today -- but later you'll be able to participate in your own way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is not the time to take sides. See if you can defuse a volatile issue by stating the case of each party in the fairest way possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want what you do today to be remembered for quite a long time and to matter to those who come after you. The evening brings a surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to be as consistent as possible throughout the workday -- but later on, you can cut yourself loose from any such limitations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your instincts will serve you well today as you face a situation created by one whom you do not know well. One clever move saves the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The surprises that someone has to offer you today are likely to take you to a whole new realm of understanding. This is a good and bad thing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can have fun with someone who shares your taste for the good life. Take care, however, that you don't overspend or overindulge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The stars have an interesting meeting in store for you today. You will want to prepare yourself, as it will surely exceed expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you're working on cannot wait, and you must keep up the pace even though your patience and energy are waning. No one else can do this.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to keep things within prescribed limits today. Don't let yourself fly off the handle, and don't let anyone take advantage of you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to remind others that you are firmly in control of your own affairs. A difficult decision can actually be made with ease.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be called upon to find a solution to a problem today that, in the end, brings together two people who have been on the outs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A complicated puzzle proves even more stubborn than you've experienced in the past. Still, you can get several pieces put squarely into place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be able to prioritize if you're going to get it all done. Someone may have put things in a strange, random order today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Will you be able to steal away and enjoy some private time with someone you've been overlooking lately? This relationship needs mending.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It may be difficult to find time for all you have to do today. The schedule you come up with will be based on recent experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Certainty isn't likely to result from firsthand investigation today, despite you finding concrete evidence. You must keep guessing -- for now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may choose to settle back into a more familiar routine today when faced with the choice to explore something new. Do you know why?