ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can afford to be a bit more pragmatic today -- and you should have little trouble with that since it's your natural state.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who knows you well has pulled you out of your comfort zone, and today this may threaten something you've been working toward for a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may realize today that it's now or never -- and with that realization comes the recognition that you must cut ties with certain people.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An early start yields an early finish, and that's precisely what you are in the mood for today. You don't want to burn the candle at both ends!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be inspired today by something someone is doing just for the fun of it. This means you'll have more fun getting your work done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Progress can be made incrementally today; don't expect to be tackling too much at any one time. You know what's best for you; do it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That gravitational pull you feel is coming from someone who is new on the scene. Something exciting is worth exploring -- right now!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Excitement increases today as you approach a major turning point. You know that things may never be the same, but isn't that what you want?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have finally found just what you've been looking for -- so why don't you feel better about it? Other things are distracting you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have begun the day in a very different mood from the one you expected to be in, but that needn't set you back. You'll stay on task.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's essential that you get back to basics today in order to reaffirm your commitment to something that is part of your basic makeup.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can combine work and play in a very creative fashion today. Those who are lucky enough to watch you work will want to do things your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Complex instructions come to you all day long, but you don't have to follow those that do not apply to your major area of involvement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Many issues require your attention today, and you may not know, at first, what your priorities should be. This problem is solved very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are struggling to establish some protocol that you and others can follow in the days and weeks ahead. Today's progress is impressive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not one to give up prematurely, but today you are thinking that there is something else to which you should be devoting your time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be able to score a major personal victory today -- but now is not the time to broadcast it. You don't want others to feel outdone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something simple is likely to have long-ranging consequences, not all of which can possibly be good. Now is the time to speak your mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must make sure those around you are on board before getting started with something you know will rock the boat in some way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're moving at a pace that challenges others, surely -- but are you sure you can keep it up? There are obstacles to overcome very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A creative effort shines the light on your particular talents today. You'll enjoy a real boost from someone who is newly on your side.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can keep distractions to a minimum today while tending to things in a committed fashion. It may be time to bend the rules.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone you're working with closely doesn't seem to understand the necessity of efficiency and speed. It's no longer time to experiment!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The routine you've built for yourself provides you with something that nothing else does -- but today you may not be able to enjoy it fully.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even those who know you best are likely to be quite surprised by the decisions you make today. Two, at least, will surely come under fire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your turn is soon to be upon you, and you must be ready. You won't have time to review, so what you've done to prepare has to be enough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A challenge materializes today and takes you very much by surprise when you realize it is something you almost undertook some time ago.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Everyone around you is likely to see something you don't -- or vice versa. In any event, the result can prove quite inspiring -- to someone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You aren't likely to know all the answers to the questions you are asked today, but you'll surely be compelled to go digging for them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will surely be attracted to someone who is doing something in an unusual fashion -- and you'll soon want to try your hand at it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll find yourself gravitating toward someone whose outlook is very different from your own -- or so it seems. The truth is revealed!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you are doing will prove more challenging than usual, but that's not going to stop you. You're on a mission today!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Whether or not you feel like it, you'll have to follow instructions today -- or fail at something that should be very simple.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A misunderstanding among friends mustn't be allowed to escalate today. You'll be in a position to do the most to restore harmony.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must go through a difficult trial today if you're going to acquire the knowledge you need to continue along your current course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A minor misstatement may be the cause of a serious misunderstanding between allies. Only you can reverse this dangerous development.