ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The powers that be are not interested in excuses today -- but you can provide one or two good reasons that get them thinking in a new way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can shower others with what they need today and enjoy some good things in return as the adage "what goes around comes around" holds true!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) -- Your ability to see through the cloudiest of issues and shine light on the central truth will serve you and others well all day today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Things being what they are, you're not likely to achieve much out of the ordinary today. Routine tasks at home, however, count for much.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do things more quickly than you had planned, but that shouldn't be a problem if your preparations have been comprehensive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There are those who will wonder what you're waiting for, but those who know you best understand you need things to stack up "just so."

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be reminded of why you harbor certain doubts and fears today. At the same time, you'll realize you needn't hold on to them forever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A piece of news takes on a life of its own today as you move forward making sure that others understand the implications of what you've heard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If it's a companion you want, you may have one -- but if you make the wrong decision, you're likely to regret much you do today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have more to deal with today than you think -- but much of it will turn out to be routine. A surprise announcement has you making plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you are anticipating may not be in sync with the true possibilities, but you're eager to break through norms as you prepare for tomorrow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A discovery takes you further than you ever thought you'd go today -- literally or figuratively. A family member helps you over a hurdle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can expect your day to progress according to plan until a surprise encounter throws it into temporary disarray. You'll recover, surely!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be getting yourself into something that you won't be able to get out of quickly should you so desire. Think twice before committing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You needn't spend time explaining yourself to those around you today. Trust that they will come to understand what you're doing in time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Anyone who likes what you like will make for fine company throughout a day that is full of options for both work and play. Get started!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Just because you have work to do today doesn't mean you cannot give someone younger than you a little more time than usual. By all means, do so!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your style is unique and recognized by many -- but you cannot simply rely on style to see you through today. Substance counts for much right now!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must take seriously any and all warnings you receive -- but especially those that come from a source that doesn't usually make itself heard.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The currents you'll be battling today come from within. Be sure to give someone a little more room than usual. You stumble upon a bargain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a fine day to share your plans with someone who you hope will want to join in the fun -- but his or her reaction may surprise you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Without a sense of purpose you're not likely to be productive today -- and someone you know well will provide exactly what you need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can't very well expect a certain someone to give you what you want if you aren't willing to say it. Mind reading is unreliable!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have the chance today to re-create certain enjoyable circumstances from the recent past -- but not everyone will appreciate the effort.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Putting a friend or loved one first today is a good start; you'll learn much from being in a situation that centers around someone else.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may require a helping hand today -- but take care that what you get is really what you most need. Help that doesn't help is no help at all!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Pick up the pace and tend to business matters as quickly as possible today. A loved one tempts you with an offer you never thought you'd receive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to head in a direction that separates you from the crowd -- which suits you just fine, actually. Solitary activities pay off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may get off on the wrong foot today, but you can quickly rectify matters and begin to score small victories that have major implications.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to be sure that you take any and all complaints to the right people today. Don't bother underlings with issues they cannot control.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take things into your own hands today and ensure that the end result is one that you can live with -- now and in the days to come.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov. 21) -- Your efforts will be appreciated today -- but not for the reasons you may have hoped. Indeed, what you do yields some strange results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which is most apparent to another may be quite a mystery to you, but this difference can be overcome before things get difficult.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An informal game of show-and-tell has you wondering if something has been going on behind your back recently, as new information surfaces.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Reactions from others are likely to tell you that you've been doing things very differently from the way you were told. Is that so wrong?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're the only one who has to derive pleasure from what you do today, so there's no need to expose yourself to criticism from others.