ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You needn't wait any longer to ask for what you want; today, you're likely to receive the response you were hoping for -- or close to it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in the mood to get things done quickly today, but you may not be able to adapt to certain changing circumstances as required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've made a promise, and you're going to keep it -- but that means you're going to have to make certain sacrifices before the day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're eager to see what's really possible today as things change all around you. Keep your eyes and ears open; study how others adapt.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The simplest way is likely the best way today, so don't be tempted to buy into something you are offered that will only serve to complicate matters.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are waiting to hear from someone whose decisions will affect you. You must make alternate plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to do certain things today without the benefit of certain key pieces of information you had hoped you'd have.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be having some difficulty putting an end to something that you know is not very good for you -- or anyone else, for that matter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You were able to count on a friend or loved one when you were in a similar situation in the past, but today you may be on your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be unusually vulnerable to criticism today. Don't let anyone know that you are taking things so personally; this phase will pass!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Getting from here to there and back again may be more difficult than expected today, especially because you've missed a certain window.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to check in with someone who has been so much a part of your own affairs lately. Is he or she still committed to you?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't let others intrude on your personal space today. It should become clear before day's end just what is at stake at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Temptations are all around you today, but you can be strong and resist. Someone you know may fall prey to a scheme you see through easily.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time management will be a major issue for you today -- and perhaps in the days to come. See what others are doing to be more efficient.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want to be closer to someone who is far from home, but no current method gives you what you really want. Perhaps a journey is in order?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're willing to give any good idea a try at this difficult time, but you must remember to give credit where credit is due.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be able to do what others have been unable to do simply because you're not one to take "no" for an answer right now. Get your work done!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Business affairs take an unusual turn today, just as you decide to put your attention elsewhere. Nothing happens as expected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can learn a thing or two from a family member who is doing things his or her way. Objections may be raised, but do they really count?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not feel quite up to the challenge you are currently facing, but you cannot trust anyone else to do what you know how to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll find adversity where you expect it today, so take care you don't enter into something new with a chip on your shoulder.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others may be asking a great deal of you at this time, but nothing more than you are asking of yourself. You know what's really possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Some may look to you for unspoken guidance today, but others may see you as a threat because you are doing things very much your own way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can share a secret with a friend and really spice things up today. You know what's being planned, but you have an alternative in mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be put on the defensive for a time today when someone responds unfavorably to something you've decided you must do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to be sure that you get all messages delivered to the right places at the right times today; you may have to do it yourself!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can plan events quite well today in someone's absence. When the time comes, you can explain your reasoning clearly and effectively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you give to others today is sure to be returned to you when the time comes -- but you may not be able to anticipate when that will be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must put your trust in all of the forces that got you where you are to see that you enjoy all the gains that you feel you deserve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Know your audience today! You don't want to say or do that which will turn them away, and much depends upon their willingness to stick with you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Seek it out and you will surely find it today, but not necessarily where you thought it would be! Other surprises are in store as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to explain your terminology to someone who has not kept up with your impressive learning. A fact-finding trip begins.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A recent adventure begins to pay off in an unusual way today. You'll want to be sure all is in its right place before you cash out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be working hard throughout much of the day, but you may not have a lot to show for it just yet. A job well done is its own reward!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You won't have to prove that you are in the right today; in little time, those who have doubted you will realize they've been in error.