ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is not the time to consider shortcuts, as you're likely to expose yourself to hidden risks without enjoying any real benefit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to make more decisions than usual, perhaps -- but that suits your current state of mind, which is not locked upon any single reality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You aren't likely to avoid all distractions today, but you can use some to your advantage as they inspire you to take unusual action.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How others react to you is far less important today than how you react to them in turn. You must block out all the noise today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to come up with all the right answers today, but you can guide others to them by contributing what you know when the time comes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be influenced by others today in ways that are not habitual for you -- but the changes that result can be seen in a positive light.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone reaches out to you today with an expectation of meaningful contact -- and you can provide it, surely! You want to interact more freely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others may be eager to take advantage of your expertise right now, but you're not willing to provide it without the promise of compensation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Think twice before giving something old to someone new, as it may have a deeper value far beyond anything you have suspected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Excitement begins to bubble beneath the surface today as you reveal certain details of what you have in store. Don't be impatient!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You cannot expect yourself to remember all names, faces, contacts and other details today; you must take the time to write them down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Much will depend upon quick recall in the days to come; your memory is sound, and your ability to organize information unmatched.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Observe others in their natural habitat today and you'll come to a few conclusions that prove valuable as you make key decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Do your job to the best of your ability today, and don't be tempted to do someone else's, as that will only prove a needless distraction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be willing to assume certain risks today, but know your limits. Some things are not worth doing, as attractive as they may be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to strike a compromise today -- probably because you are negotiating with someone new on the scene.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your turn will surely come, but in the meantime, you can make a plan that will come to fruition once a certain obstacle is out of the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An assignment comes to you today that you must consider carefully before accepting outright. There are details that warrant discussion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Progress is in the eye of the beholder -- and to you it will prove beautiful indeed, as it will signify a great deal of personal growth today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to pit your skills against those of a new rival. You'll see what he or she is made of, and then devise a clear plan of action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be called upon to do something today that you are not sure that you can do on your own -- but there is plenty of help available to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're tempted to pick up the pace, but others may advise you to slow down instead. You must determine which approach is less risky.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone may come to you as a last resort today -- and, indeed, you'll be able to do precisely what he or she most needs. You'll benefit, too!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your understanding of what makes others tick will hold you in good stead today as you formulate a response to something that no one expected.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're after more than usual today and will have to do more than usual to secure it. Once it's in the bag, you'll enjoy some time off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's all about sharing today. You may be resistant to the kinds of good feelings surrounding you, but if you give in, much good will result.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know more about a certain situation than all of the "experts" combined, but now may not be the time to let anyone know it. Keep mum.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be tempted to jump into a conflict that is not, in truth, any of your concern. Your involvement may only serve to prolong the fight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to do certain things today, but that means not doing other things -- and that may not be possible at this time. You have responsibilities!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you can think it, you can do it today -- even if it's something that's never been done before. You can expand your notion of what is possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Be sure to give yourself more of what you really need today -- including time to yourself. Those close to you will understand, surely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be tempted to turn away from one responsibility in order to tend to another that is more "fun," but that's not the best approach today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to step in today and take care of a longstanding problem as you had planned, as red tape limits your involvement.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to hear from someone who has your best interest at heart -- but the advice you get is not at all what you had anticipated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to trust someone today to step in and do what you are unable to do because of an unexpected commitment elsewhere.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as though you are not receiving the consideration you deserve from someone who seems to hold your future in his or her hands.