ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Though you may have turned your back on certain aspects of your heritage, today you'll be compelled to engage in something traditional.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The moment you are satisfied with your to-do list today, your priorities around the house or at the workplace change dramatically.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll enjoy a demonstration given by someone who thinks he or she is the cream of the crop, but when you take your turn, the truth becomes clear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must follow instructions today and do things in the proper order. If you do not, evening hours may prove quite difficult.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You and a former partner may have to work out your differences today -- right away -- if you are going to proceed to the next order of business.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Special permission is not likely to be granted to you today, but there are ways you can get around this -- if you're feeling adventurous!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A minor setback is reversed in dramatic fashion today, and you begin scoring points as you work your way toward a goal that has great meaning.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to stop what you are doing and use great care as you interpret messages that come your way today. There is little room for error.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You do know what you have to do today in order to move past this tricky crossroads, don't you? Now is the time to do it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The stars have aligned themselves in such a way that you may find yourself making faster progress on your own than in the company of others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A serious issue arises today that demands some major attention. You must make it clear to those around you that you need to work!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself sharing some secret information with someone you've only just met. Despite another's warnings, all will be well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready for anything the day has in store -- or so you think. A rival has another idea and may be working hard to derail you if possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're the boss, and that's that -- and you'll want all those on your team to know it. Take care, however: You don't want to come off as a bully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have prepared for a coming storm, but today it may seem as though the clouds are actually breaking. Take advantage of the lucky chance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be clear, concise and confident when speaking to others today -- especially when you are bringing up an issue that others have avoided.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have the "magic touch" today -- or so a young person might claim, for everything he or she wants you're able to deliver.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are not willing to do any more than you had contracted to do today, no matter the potential rewards. Maybe you should reconsider.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone who has discounted you and your efforts can no longer do so, as you have been raising the bar with your performance at the workplace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which is not for you is not for you -- and you mustn't try to persuade yourself otherwise. A few very serious dangers lie in wait today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Watch and listen to what goes on around you today and you'll be able to answer a few key questions when they arise. Mind your manners.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may get yourself into hot water by joking around at a time when joking is not at all appropriate. Your apology must be sincere.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be asking yourself more than once today whether you feel up to the task at hand, but no one else is asking -- they know!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want to be too exact when dealing with a certain tricky situation today -- but on the other hand, someone else isn't exact enough!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your creative spirit is eager to be released, but today may not be the day. You must wait your turn and prepare for expected opportunities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to revisit one of your old plans. You are willing to jump right into a situation that others are avoiding. Keep your head up!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may resent having to ask for permission to do a certain something today, but it's certainly nothing to avoid -- and you want to move ahead!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Doing things the way they've always been done may be the easy path today -- but that's not your way, especially now. Do what you must.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to settle a dispute that rises from a simple misunderstanding today -- but that doesn't mean it should be on your docket tomorrow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're trying to be discreet, even secretive, but someone out there knows just what you are doing and why. You must come out from hiding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to review recent activities today in order to assess your standing among your competitors. You've reason to be confident!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A simple decision proves harder to make today than expected because certain variables have yet to be recognized, much less understood.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're misinterpreting someone's actions; do not let yourself be fooled into thinking that you're being attacked in some way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be able to take control of a situation that is getting out of hand -- but take care you don't try to assume too much power too soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be having second thoughts about something that was a "sure thing" only yesterday. This is a natural and necessary progression.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You feel as though you are not in the best position to see things as they really are; trust a friend to guide you through a personal minefield.