ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have precious little wiggle room today, so you must do things precisely as instructed -- if possible. You can get creative later.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your observations of the world around you prove quite valuable to you today, as you are required to emulate some things you've only just seen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Put yourself in another's shoes today, and you'll come to understand just why your perspective is lacking. Make necessary adjustments now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find that your current routine isn't providing you with the inspiration you need -- but what, really, can you do? Look for options.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A change of scenery can work wonders today as you seek freedom from the old way of doing things. One change is all it takes to get you moving again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You receive word from someone in charge that your recent efforts have not been up to par. Investigate further, as this may not be the case.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may react to you in a way that takes you very much by surprise, but it could be that you have been too tentative in your initial approach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can fix what goes awry with ease -- but take care you don't try to fix that which is not broken! Someone may change the rules on you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A promise comes your way today, which makes you more comfortable with a situation that you originally did not trust. You will make real progress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 18) -- You'll want to make the best possible impression today, but not everyone will make this easy for you. One obstacle in particular is stubborn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time to sugarcoat things or beat around the bush. Say what you have to say and move on -- or be ready for a setback of some kind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Why not get to work as soon as possible today? Do so, and you'll surely beat a competitor out of the gate and establish a healthy lead.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to make a sacrifice of some kind today in order to promote someone's efforts. That situation is more urgent than yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to do things merely for shock value today -- though some things may be fun, surely. You have a certain image to uphold.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll surely want to put any prejudices aside today and judge things as they truly are. Make sure you know what someone's motives are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend will likely be at cross-purposes throughout much of the day -- but the result should be funnier than you might imagine.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be waiting for others throughout much of the day. Use the time wisely, and be sure to come up with an alternative plan -- just in case.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to start over if you can today, but that may not be possible. In that case, you can do much to give yourself and others a boost.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Preparations for what is about to be revealed to you will only go so far, and you must prepare yourself for a surprise like no other!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may receive instructions that you don't fully understand today. Ask for clarification, and observe style as well as substance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Family members may not agree with you on the best way to go about something that must be done this week. Do you have time for discussion?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can turn a simple demonstration into something of a showcase today. Someone in charge sends you on your way in high style as a result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have stumbled into something that can give you what you want while at the same time make you emotionally vulnerable. Use care!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's up to you today to make things happen -- and those around you are almost certainly going to let you do things your way. Go to town!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't let a simple disagreement threaten a friendship. There is more at stake than meets the eye, and you're the one to recognize this.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can surprise others by doing something that has never been done. Recognition comes your way -- but is this what you want?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The information you need today is certainly available to you, but you must be willing to hunt for it. A rival gets you worked up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The promise of something new and different has you working harder than usual at a task you usually try to avoid. Cooperation pays off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been preparing for something for quite some time, and today you may receive word that your turn has come. A quick start is required.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be in for a day that is quite emotionally charged, but not because of what goes wrong, because of what goes right! Enjoy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Not everyone is going to support your decisions today, but those who do will be in your corner to the bitter end. This gives you strength.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you do about a friend who has been defying comprehension for some time will matter greatly today. Your actions set the tone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You realize today that you are far more similar to someone you usually criticize than you had ever thought. Examine this closely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You wake today to discover that things are not only proceeding in an unexpected fashion, but that your role has changed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to make clear to others what you expect of them -- and of yourself. Be specific when answering any questions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to experiment with a new way of doing something. It may not be for you in the long run, but it can pay off for a while.