ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your expectations have taken off lately, but today you may have to come back down to earth as you are faced with certain strict realities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Encounter someone who is unwilling to bend today and you're in for a fight, for you're not in the mood to give way for anyone!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can expect a few bumps in the road today, but you'll reach your destination energized and ready to roll. No time need be wasted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to trust someone who is relatively new to your team with an essential part of a project today. It'll all work out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to keep some information to yourself today so no one jumps the gun and unintentionally robs you of the advantage you enjoy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can proceed confidently throughout this potentially very busy day. Be sure to keep track of what is finished and what remains to be done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Secrets aren't likely to do you any good today, whether you are the one telling or the one receiving them. Full disclosure is your best bet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not feeling all that eager for social interaction today, and yet there's one unofficial event you may simply have to attend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've been running into the same obstacle again and again of late, but today you should find a way to get around it once and for all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A review of your recent accomplishment should tell someone in charge just exactly what he or she needs to know. You're ready to get started!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make a few decisions today that set you off down a much more productive path. It's time to up your game in all ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find it difficult to get started today, but once you do, the momentum will build quickly; you'll be able to accomplish a great deal.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're faced with something of a puzzle, and today you'll want to make some real headway. The last piece will be hard to identify.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A chance encounter gives you much more enjoyment today than you might have thought -- even though you must endure a certain level of anxiety.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Those around you may lose control in some sense, but you're able to keep things in line, no matter what happens. A firm hand wins the day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have quite a list to work through today, and yet there are only so many hours in the day. Be creative and consolidate if you can!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Morning hours yield results, but later in the day you're likely to encounter a roadblock of sorts that keeps you from going all the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be relieved to discover that you're far closer to the completion of a certain project today than others have told you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to know what the rules are today before you start anything unusual. Compliance will be essential to success in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are more than willing to give someone what he or she needs today -- but take care that you don't give up what you're going to need tomorrow!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are far more knowledgeable about a certain topic than any of the "experts" are aware -- and you can prove it by day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be able to get together with someone and come up with a plan that suits you both -- as well as all those who are depending on you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't be in a hurry today; take your time, and be sure that you're doing things in a way that combines appearance with effectiveness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're feeling a bit more competitive than usual today, but take care that you don't announce your readiness for something you're not ready for!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Are you seriously thinking of breaking the rules today? Think twice, for you're likely to uncover some serious dangers if you do!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Availability may be the primary issue today. Are you wasting your time going after something that is simply not available right now?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel somehow distanced from those who are at the center of things today. Is this a product of your perspective or your approach?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone close to you will be saying, "Show me!" at some point, but you mustn't reveal more than you are ready to, lest you endanger yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may encounter one or two new things today that are difficult for you to process. Take your time, and don't make any rash judgments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are perfectly positioned today to interpret what happens around you in a way that adds greatly to your overall experience.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you need is available to you today -- but take care that you don't use that against anyone who may not be quite so lucky.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Form and function can combine quite well today -- but you must be willing to let things develop organically and not force any issues.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you know today can be added to what you learn tomorrow -- and can prove quite valuable to you retroactively. You must be flexible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must take precautions today if you're going to avoid the kind of traps that others around you are falling into regularly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You want a little more than someone is making readily available. Try thinking through a more effective approach; be ready to negotiate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The instruction you get today may not be enough to ready you for what you are facing -- but experience serves you well.