ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been waiting for just the right circumstances to reveal themselves, but today is not likely to be the day. Patience is key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not likely to enjoy a great many breaks today -- not because they are not available, but because you want to power through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The time has come for you to change your mind about something significant; you will want to abandon what you recognize as a certain selfishness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may fear that you've got nowhere to turn today, when in fact the right path and the right opportunity are likely staring you in the face.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Doing something the right way may be more difficult today than you may suppose -- but once you take a crack at it, you'll see how to make it easier.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be able to use the extra time you have today to prepare for a challenge that's likely to materialize tomorrow. Join forces with a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may see someone as a threat today who, in fact, is looking out for your best interests. What is affecting your perspective in this way?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You won't be happy with something artificial today when the genuine article makes itself known to you. This pattern will be repeated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be tempted to say "yes" in response to someone's odd proposition simply to see what might come of it. Is this really wise?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Those around you are not seeing things the way you are at this time, and when you realize this, you'll have even more reason to go it alone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others look to you for your opinion about a certain unexpected situation, but you have nothing to offer just yet. Dig a little deeper.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you do with the information currently at your fingertips will be most important today, far more so than collecting any more.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't let things go too far today even as you encourage those around you to take action in support of a central issue. Balance is key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be surprised to learn that others are capable of doing what you've always assumed could not be done. Things turn on a dime today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're hoping others support you today, even from afar. As you wait to see how things fall out you can get a lot of important work done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to be in touch with a few good friends today as you stay informed and fair with regard to how you interpret a certain situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time for you to break the rules, as you're likely to be made an example of if you go too far and get caught. Play it safe -- for now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a partner are coming up with many good ideas, but today may be too soon for you to put them into action. Keep on making plans!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The day is likely to progress in a surprising fashion, and once you're in the middle of something new, the pace is likely to quicken.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Beware of those who would pursue their own agendas without any consideration for those around them. You may have to lay down the law.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may realize that the position you are currently in gives you some authority -- but you must be sure to wield it with great care.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to answer questions in just the right order today -- which means that you must also ask certain questions without delay.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be put on the spot at some point today, but no one is likely to demand of you anything that you cannot deliver. Be ready.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which may seem obvious to you is in no way obvious to those on the other side of the issue you're espousing. Get in touch!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find that someone is more prepared than you are to face what is coming your way. Instead of giving up, offer to join forces.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A minor mix-up has you wondering what may happen next -- but you also realize that nothing need derail you at this time. Have some fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The simplest instructions yield the greatest rewards today, so be sure to put things in a way that others can easily understand them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be knocked off balance today by someone who doesn't realize how he or she is breaking the rules -- but this shouldn't last long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in the mood for something special today -- and you may have it if you're willing to spend a little more than you are used to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The situation you find yourself in today may be the result of a practical joke gone wrong. This is something you do not want to repeat!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be backed into a corner by someone who is not likely to take "no" for an answer. Quick thinking on your part saves the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you thought was well on the way to completion hasn't even started yet -- and this realization will require you to rethink plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Stick to what you know today in order to make a fine showing in a situation that otherwise won't allow you to demonstrate your true skills.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A rather convoluted message comes your way today. You make sense of it just in time to use the information it contains to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There are always going to be those who say "no" when "yes" is the only clear answer, so you needn't give them the time of day. Carry on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A financial surprise may have you scrambling to make the best use of available funds today. When in doubt, follow in another's footsteps.