ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have been distracted for a time, but today you'll be able to settle back into a highly productive pattern of behavior.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know what has to be done today, and even though you're not technically in charge, you can influence events in a positive fashion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The time has come for you to speak out about an injustice that you can no longer ignore. Others will almost surely jump on the bandwagon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have been ignoring the warnings of others perhaps, but when your gut tells you that you're heading down the wrong path, you must listen!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do something entirely original today and win a great deal of attention and praise. You may wonder if material rewards will follow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will have a chance to steer clear of a threat that lies directly ahead of you -- but only one chance. Squander it and you're on your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't risk exposure today, so be sure to conceal those things that you feel are nobody's business. An argument may ensue, but so what?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting another's needs before your own may set you back a bit, but that's nothing compared to the alternative. You're doing the right thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to win rave reviews today, but you mustn't assign them more importance than they have. Be realistic!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A good word from another can surely open doors for you, but it's not going to happen overnight. Today you must be satisfied with what you have.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may recognize symptoms of boredom -- and if so, you have little time to react productively. Today's events can mean a great deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be threatened by someone today who doesn't realize what you're capable of doing in return. Your response must be proportional.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Comparing the new and the old will leave you dissatisfied somehow. Instead, why not take the best from both and combine them in your own way?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The difference between "seeming" and "being" will prove quite dramatic today, as you address a situation that may soon boil over.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must think long and hard about what you have done in the past in order to come up with a plan that others will find effective right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Make sure you say just what you mean today when you are asked to share your thoughts with others. You can't afford misinterpretation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Doing something "right" is a matter of instinct today; the more you trust yourself, the more you will find yourself fulfilling expectations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will come quite close to uncovering information that you've been seeking for a long time -- but that may not be enough for you right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What happens when you're not paying attention will affect you for days to come. Be sure that you're exerting a controlling influence today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself on the front lines of a cause that you've only recently adopted as your own. Address your learning curve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can come through for another today just as he or she recently did the same for you. Why not consider collaborating more closely?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An early start can surely leave you with more time later on to devote to personal matters. You cannot ignore a certain situation!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel as though you're the only one to address certain recent developments -- but others are ready to join you in your current efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can prove much more helpful than originally anticipated -- and all because you've decided to do what comes naturally. Keep it up!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A "shadow self" is likely to emerge today, and you may have trouble keeping things under full control as a result. A friend has your back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A memory of long ago has you in an unusual mood -- and those who know you best will recognize it immediately. Don't hesitate to talk about it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are willing to do more for someone than most people, but you don't want to get a reputation as a pushover. You must set some limits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's the little things that will attract your attention today. Study them closely to realize just how much they add to your daily life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that others aren't able to derail you simply by mounting a diversion. You must focus on the tasks assigned to you and get them done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The territory you are now facing is chock-full of dangers, but most are not unfamiliar. Anything new can be handled eventually.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The benefits you enjoy from your own generosity may surprise you today. Keep doing what you know is right -- that's the way to win the day, surely!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may require a gentle nudge at just the right time today, and you know who should give it. Make a plan and stick to it, by all means.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're just beginning a period marked by creativity and daring. Take care that you get the lay of the land before starting anything big.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're doing many things the right way, of course, but there's something you haven't gotten the hang of, and that's what really matters today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be the worse for wear when all is said and done, but it's going to give you a good feeling of accomplishment to be in such a state.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You require just a bit more wiggle room today in order to complete a job left undone just a few days ago. The timing couldn't be better.