ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know the difference between something that is fleeting and something that has a permanent impact -- and you're after the former today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- How you function will fascinate those who observe you at work today -- and their fascination may fascinate you! You'll learn a thing or two.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep your emotions in check today as you face a situation that makes you eager to step in and help a friend or family member. Don't overdo it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll feel a stronger connection to something in your past today than you have in quite a while; certain key events mean more as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do better than most today, even though you feel you are not as equipped as they are. Competition heats up in a way that favors you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself playing with fire today as you close the distance between you and a rival. What you most feared may come to pass.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A combination of heart and mind serves you well today -- and the closer you get to the central issue affecting those around you, the better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- When it comes to love, you may feel as though you're the victim of a deception. Investigate, and you'll discover who is really at fault.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have a chance to embrace something that you've long avoided -- but all signs point to a potential success if you do it right now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You feel today that a certain sacrifice, once made, will put you in a better position to further your agenda tomorrow. Use caution!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you have in common with another is sure to prove more important today than the many differences between you. By all means, share the good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your adventurous spirit will come to the fore today; take care that you don't jump at a project before you are ready, however! Prepare!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want what you cannot have -- and that's convenient, to be sure. Unfortunately, something you want is also out of reach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Weighing your needs against another's is not a good way to determine who should do what -- or why. If you're in it together, forge ahead together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may stumble upon an opportunity for which you are almost ready -- and by day's end, you certainly will be if you get busy right away.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Practicalities take up much of your time today as you try to fit your own desires into a framework that others can understand and embrace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't really want to follow any established formula today as you begin working toward a new goal -- but can you really afford to improvise?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Watching the clock will not help you go faster today -- and, in fact, it may do just the opposite. You'll know when you're ready to cross the finish line.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be trying just a bit too hard to satisfy someone's expectations at this time. Look within instead: What is it that you most want?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to deal with someone who can be rather "shifty" today -- but you'll surely have the advantage because you know all the angles.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't have to stay at your desk today and work continuously on one project. Take time, at regular intervals, to step away and refresh.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You receive good news today, which keeps you moving toward your desired destination. Someone will have to take another route.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can demonstrate your native creativity today in an unusual way -- and in an unusual setting. Not everyone will know what you're up to.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What role will you be playing today? Take a look at what is going on around you, and pick one that fits in. You don't want to make waves.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to interrupt your own work today to address a situation that you neglected to attend to yesterday. It's not too late.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may approach a certain situation in a rather reluctant manner today because of what you were told by someone else. This is unnecessary!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can expect to be interrupted today by someone who may not understand the gravity of the situation you're trying to manage.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself going head-to-head today against someone who challenges you on almost every level. You must keep your wits about you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're working at a pace that is comfortable for you, but you may have to accelerate some today, even though you'll experience some added stress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's time for you to make amends with someone with whom you've been on the outs. You know why that happened, and you know how trivial it was!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must plan the first stages of a new endeavor, surely, but you must also leave yourself room later on to improvise. Others are watching.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A case you've studied for quite some time suddenly reveals itself anew -- and you'll feel the thrill you felt when you first looked at it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not understand exactly how your affairs and the affairs of another are linked, but you must behave as though they are -- for now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care not to jump to any conclusions today. Examine the evidence before you, and know that the simplest solution may be the right one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have the chance today to put an end to a conflict that has been simmering silently for too long. The past is the past -- period.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A casual gathering may suddenly become much more important to you and all attending when an unexpected piece of news comes your way.