ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be sure to focus on those tasks that will not wait. Family matters take priority later in the day, so you can set those aside for a while.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have the chance to step in and clean up someone's mess today -- and, in fact, this is something you've been looking forward to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Preparation is the key to success today. Be ready for what you are certain will come along, and you'll be able to deal with it in stride.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your expectations are likely to be both met and shattered -- but not in the same moment, surely! Many issues require your attention today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not fully understand what someone is up to today until you approach a certain problem from his or her point of view.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take the time to follow another's progress today, and you'll be all the more prepared to do what you must when it's your turn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Not everything that transpires today has been devised with your betterment in mind -- but many opportunities are revealed to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know well takes you by surprise today, and you'll be left wondering how he or she gained such an advantage over you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are ready to begin the detail work on an important project. Many will offer help, but this is a phase you must handle on your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Responsibilities multiply today, and if you're not careful, you'll find yourself burning both ends of the candle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Make sure you are fully aware of what is going on around you today -- all the way around you! Complete awareness is essential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be growing tired of doing the same old things for the same old reasons. Today, you have the chance to try something entirely new.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Pay attention to how your mind and body are connected today. The messages sent from one to the other and back again tell you much about yourself!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- That which others swear by isn't likely to be worth your time or attention -- especially today, when you're juggling so much at once.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You feel quite strongly that you are on the right track today, even though someone who knows you quite well expresses doubts. Talk it out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your day is likely to be complicated by much that is beyond your control. Still, you can remain in the driver's seat and avoid obstacles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your priorities may be getting jumbled at this time, and you cannot afford to approach what lies ahead in a confused state. Get things in order!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can afford to approach a certain challenge with a bit more attitude. Remember, the battle can be won before any blows are struck.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be compelled to mount a challenge against one who is recognized to be the best at what he or she does. Are you sure you're ready?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The working relationship you maintain with someone whose methods are very different from your own can provide you with a rare gift today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You needn't reveal all your secrets today; sure, there are those who want to know what you're all about, but let them find out over time!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As you face a certain obstacle today, you're likely to be given a rare glimpse of yourself from an unusual angle. Do you like what you see?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will be better for all that happens to you today, though you may not like much of it as it occurs. Some lessons are learned slowly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The commitment you've made to another is based more on practicality than on any emotional affinity. Keep things strictly business!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others may not be able to make sense of certain developments today, but what you make of them helps you formulate a solid new plan of action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you want and what you need converge today in a most productive way -- and you'll be surprised when you receive approval for a new scheme.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Temptation may prove too much for you today, which only means that you're going to have to double down on a past commitment come day's end.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Recurrent themes and phrases have you thinking of something today that hasn't been in your mind for quite some time. What's afoot?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have less to do today than you may think -- but that's only counting hands-on activities. Your management duties are many, of course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept 22) -- You must face more than your share of "slings and arrows" today -- but once you survive the first barrage, you can consider yourself home free.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The back and forth between you and a rival heats up some today, but you mustn't let things take on a more serious tone than they already have.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's easier than you think to get in touch with someone from afar in order to collect the information you need today. Choose your method!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- After laying the groundwork for quite some time, you can finally do the one thing that gives you a lasting advantage over a rival.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A figure from your past reappears today -- if not in person, then virtually. You once more have to deal with a long-forgotten issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An idea begins to take shape today that previously was nothing more than a bunch of disparate notions. You now see where this is headed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You receive a shock today that has you questioning much that you thought was certain. This can be a good thing every now and then, surely.