ARIES (March 20-April 19) -- You don't want to express yourself in anything but the most direct terms today. Those who hear you must be able to understand all you say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your wits are sharp and your ability to explain yourself is at an all-time best -- but still, someone you know may not buy what you're selling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Hard work can surely pay off today, but you must tend to things in the right order if you want the rewards to match your lofty expectations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There's more than one way to skin a cat -- and today you'll be able to prove the truth of the adage in no uncertain terms. Stick to the familiar!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any plans you've made the past few days have to be approved today, unofficially, by those who are helping you put them into motion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can accomplish much more than a rival today, but not everything will be worth remembering. One thing will stand out from all the rest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your ability to get to the crux of an important issue will surely pay off handsomely today, but you may not enjoy the reward for long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have the chance to look back through a few chapters of your own past today to come up with the answer to one of today's big questions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't put your own interests ahead of someone else's today. Work on them together, simultaneously, for the best possible result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A memory fuels you throughout the day. Someone who has been on the outs with you and your allies may want to return to the fold.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A wish comes your way today, and you'll feel somehow "blessed" by another who knows what you're going through. Progress is made.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll find it easier today to do your best than to do anything less. Your ambition is leading the way, and you can only follow.

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.