ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- No matter how clear you make your instructions, there will be those who require more assistance than you had anticipated. Make the time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though your ideas are not competitive at this time, but you would be mistaken. You know what is needed and how to supply it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Go after your primary goals all at once today; you'll increase the odds considerably. You needn't be quite as careful as you've been in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in no mood to compromise today, no matter what others might expect. You have a great deal on the line right now, and others do not.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll find that it's easier to win forgiveness for crossing the line today than it would be to receive permission for doing so. Be brave!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Giving someone a piece of your mind doesn't have to involve inappropriate language or raised tones. Remain calm and rational at all times.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to attract criticism no matter what you say or do today, so you mustn't let that possibility hold you back. Get it out!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know what's right, and though it may conflict with what someone else is trying to accomplish, you must stay the course and do what you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have been doing a certain thing in a certain way for a very long time, but today you may be surprised to learn there's a better way!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to get permission for something you've long wanted to do -- but don't be surprised if it's conditional. Follow the rules!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can take advantage of an unexpected situation today and use it as an effective showcase for one or two very special and impressive skills.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to wait longer than expected today for the benefits of recent efforts to be revealed. Follow a hunch during evening.

ARIES (Marc 21-April 19) -- You can learn an unusual lesson today -- and then turn right around and teach someone else the same one. You enjoy "paying it forward" this way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be tempted to follow in a certain someone's footsteps today -- but you have to recognize that you're not ready to do so -- yet.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been flying solo for quite a while, and today you'll have a chance to share a project with someone who knows how important it is to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely to be affected in small but significant ways by that which transpires without your notice today. More is in store.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Over the past weeks or months you've seen much to challenge your way of thinking -- but today you may consider a real change for the first time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must be very clear with yourself and others today, not only about what you are doing but about why. That is the most important question!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to encounter many people today whose interpretation of the rules is different from your own. You may have to go your own way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in no mood for idle chatter today, so you must steer clear of those who would bend your ear to no end. You want serious conversation!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a friend may miss out on a joint opportunity, but you can begin making plans together that will pan out when the time is ripe.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been standing on the sidelines long enough; today you'll have a chance to take the field. Your "secret" strategy is ready to go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A quick look back gives you all the information you need today as you plan to take a few more steps forward. Secondary motives come into focus.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be attracted by that which is unusual today. Use care when you're called into service by someone who doesn't share all the information.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A matter of taste is going to cause a brief rift today -- but it's nothing to fret about. Unavoidable effects will be short-lived, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- No matter how many times you repeat yourself, you'll be hard to understand. It's a combination of word choice and style. Shake things up some!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Perhaps an old friend reaches out to you today, and you have a rare opportunity to reestablish an important personal connection. Don't wait!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There will be a lot going on today that threatens to pull you off balance -- but you're able to keep your feet on the ground at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Just because you are capable of doing something doesn't mean you should do it -- and today you'll find yourself dealing with just such an issue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The beginnings of an idea are beginning to take shape today -- and you must cultivate them carefully to avoid wasting them entirely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The combination of careful thought and exact action will allow you to achieve something that others might have thought was impossible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Never afraid of a challenge, you'll find yourself facing one that actually has you looking forward to what happens when you accept it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want to know how things work, so why not do a little digging on your own today? What you find allows you to answer many questions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are eager to spend time with people who share not only your outlook, but your ambitions as well. Trading "crazy" ideas can pay off!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to avoid a showdown with a rival today -- but take care you don't come across as one trying to avoid the inevitable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Though you may have recently come to a clear understanding of a difficult issue, that doesn't mean it isn't still difficult for you!