ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll find yourself the center of attention on at least one important occasion today -- but soon you'll want to pass the baton to another.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't have to follow in another's footsteps today simply because that's what others have been doing. Follow your instincts; go your own way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can't expect to be given any special consideration today. You must follow the rules and guidelines that everyone is expected to follow.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be pulled off course today by something you can't see or hear -- but you will surely feel it. Recovery may take time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Approval comes from unusual sources today, but that hardly matters. The important thing is that your plans and methods prove effective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand completely what is being asked of you, but you have a sense that something very good will come of it. Do it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be feeling at all sentimental about a certain event that has others taking trips down memory lane. Well, to each his own!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Before heading off on a new adventure, it's a good idea to touch base with a few choice friends and family members. Share your plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may require some clarification from someone in charge before you understand fully what is expected of you. You'll get started soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can come up with a few clever solutions to a problem, or you can devise one that will be permanent. There's really no choice here!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may not be an easy time for you as you face criticism and questions from allies as well as rivals -- but you must stay the course!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You derive a great deal of benefit today from allying yourself with someone who does things differently -- and whose motives are different, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't take things so seriously that you are unable to find enjoyment in what you do today. Even a difficult task can bring you pleasure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have much to choose from today -- but that may actually work against you right now, as you are not seeing things in a detailed manner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're waiting for something today to be as enjoyable as something similar was some time ago, but there's no comparison. It's time to move on!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are intrigued by the possibility of doing something that no one else has had a chance to do. You're ready to put a lot on the line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something you hear almost by accident early in the day is likely to stick with you no matter what you do. The significance of it becomes clear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Pay close attention to the things that get unusual reactions from you today. What you learn will be useful very soon. Make a definite plan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Read the signs as you come upon them today to get a clear picture of where you've been and where you're going. Don't be careless!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You receive a warning that stops you in your tracks for a time today. Later, when you realize what's really going on, you'll get moving again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not going to know which advice is best for you today until you study it all with care. Your instincts tell you what's what.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what you want to do today -- but you also know that it is not what others want you to do. This is a conflict you must resolve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you help others today, the more fun you're likely to have. You can experiment with some new methods without taking much risk.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You sense that you're nearing a dangerous point in your current endeavors. Does that mean you should stop and reset? Take a bold approach!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't be pushed into something that you fear will turn out badly today. Stand your ground -- and do what you can to explain your position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must accept certain facts today before setting out to change what you are confident can be changed. You must work within the rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take the time to observe carefully what is going on all around you, and you'll come up with one or two answers to the most pressing questions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others may not react as expected to the most important things you accomplish today. Still, the support you receive will be enough.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be as productive as you hoped today if you are working with the same tools in the same tired environment. A change of scene is necessary.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't be afraid to ask those around you for the very things you need to help them help themselves. A coordinated effort pays off today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are you at the right starting point today? Take a look around, and be sure to make adjustments as necessary before things get going!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Once you're engaged in a certain endeavor today, it may be quite difficult for you to alter your approach. Choose the right one to start with!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Distractions cannot be avoided today, perhaps, but you can surely teach yourself to ignore them and remain focused on essential business.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself caught in a situation from which there seems to be no way out. Today, however, you'll come up with an exit strategy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to adjust things as required, so you must be willing to ask others to do what you cannot. The first move is hardest.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have not gotten the rest you need, perhaps, and yet you must forge ahead and trust that you are in peak condition. Opportunity knocks.