ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Things are likely to happen to you -- and because of you -- very quickly today. You must keep your wits about you -- and your eyes open.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Revelations of all sorts have your head spinning, but you have only so much time to react before responding in a way that really counts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Guidelines may not be entirely clear at this time, and you may have to engage in some experimentation before determining the best course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to assess your own performance more often than usual today. Whenever possible you'll want to report to someone in charge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to get along with someone who will be able to do you a professional favor when the time comes. The first move is yours to make.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The need for keeping accurate records today is absolute, and you'll have little or no wiggle room in this regard. Take no shortcuts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't spend too much time thinking about how you are being perceived today; focus squarely on doing your work to the best of your ability.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're tempted to ask more of someone today than you have in the past, but you are wondering if it is appropriate. Trust your instincts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a decision to make today about your well-being that will affect others indirectly but no less significantly. Use care!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Planning is the key to the success of a future project. Today you can make one or two decisions that lay the groundwork for a strong showing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A small error overlooked in the morning becomes something that you and others will have to deal with later on. Correct it immediately!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are expecting from you a level of performance today that you do not think you can reach, much less maintain. You are surely in error!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll breathe a sigh of relief at some point today when someone in charge announces, "So far, so good!" This challenge isn't over, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may wish you had things lined up a certain way today, but the fact that they're not will bring out your best on many occasions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to get things going today, but you may have to wait longer still because of someone's insistence that you review the preliminaries.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You risk getting tangled in details today, so your best bet is to focus on the big picture while you instruct others in their individual jobs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Technology is your friend, surely, but there is still only so much you can do today without resorting to some older, traditional tactics.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The louder one shouts, the more likely it is that he or she will be ignored. Today requires a calm, quiet, measured approach that is perfect for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your willingness to be in the spotlight will enable you to claim a certain advantage over others today -- most especially at the workplace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've got to run through all manner of protocols today before you settle on the one that is most suitable for what you are facing at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A plan made some time ago suddenly becomes more pertinent and timely than expected today, as a certain development forces your hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Give yourself more time today to do things that seem routine, for you are likely to face an unforeseen -- and possibly dangerous -- obstacle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which you know best may seem confusing today, while that which has always been up in the air becomes much more certain almost instantly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your expertise is likely to be challenged today, but you'll acquit yourself, as you rely on tactics that have served you well in the past.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to lay down the law for someone who thinks he can do whatever he wants with impunity. You must correct this thinking!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The questions you ask today reveal much more about yourself than they do about the topic at hand. Realize that this is indeed about you!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must keep track of all expenditures today -- especially those that are unplanned. Very soon you may have to report all financial activity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have said something recently that comes back to haunt you today. Instead of trying to backpedal, simply fess up to it and apologize.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're searching for something that has been tempting you for some time. It may be within reach today, but are you ready to take possession of it?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A loved one reveals to you something about yourself today that changes the way you have been thinking about a certain tricky situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Pay attention to those who seek you out for special counsel today; don't simply brush them off. You'll benefit as well from advice you give.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- While waiting for someone to give you what you've asked for, you'll want to make alternate arrangements just in case. Be prepared!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The unusual seems quite ordinary to you today -- and vice versa. Your entire perspective is changing. Can you keep up with yourself?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in no mood to fight against invisible enemies today. When you are facing a "clear and present" threat, you can mount a defense.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are trying to do what others have already done -- but by bringing up the rear in this way, you're giving yourself a certain rare advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your day will be filled with surprises, and the more you allow yourself to embrace the uncommon, the more ready you'll be for a new challenge.