ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something you do today is likely to have shock value, though you may not have anticipated the kind of reaction you receive. Be ready.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be ready for something extraordinary to happen today -- either to you or to someone close to you. Changes will be made as a result.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to redouble your efforts where money is concerned. You're at a crossroads; a decision made today will be significant.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may sense the onset of something you could well do without -- but you aren't likely to avoid it, so you must prepare yourself inside and out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may anticipate having trouble scheduling extracurricular activities today -- but a friend comes to you with an idea that solves the problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are in a good position to see things coming at you from all sides right now -- and that will help you finalize one or two important plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to maneuver out of a tricky situation with little trouble today -- provided you are fully aware of what's around you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your desires are at odds with those of a friend or loved one, but you're not quite ready to compromise just yet. Negotiations may be tricky.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may prove the only source of accurate information for those who are eager to do what you've been doing. Be generous with your time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're ready to do what you must today, but you have to wait until just the right time lest your efforts have less than the desired effect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself working both ends against the middle today in order to keep your enemies at bay. You can't keep this up for long.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It will be important for you to send the right signals to the right people today -- and you mustn't miss out on the chance to speed things up.

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.