ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can win some favorable responses today with a new idea that you've crafted specifically to attract support. This is working out well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A chance encounter today opens your eyes to a situation you have not previously recognized. Now it's up to you to do something about it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can recognize the truth in all that you see today, but your interpretation of that truth may differ from that supported by others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Can you believe what you are told by someone who isn't a firsthand observer? It all depends on the original source; you must uncover it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Exploring your options mustn't take the place of doing something about them. You must prioritize actions over thoughts and words today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is waiting for you to make a mistake -- but that's not likely to happen. You know what's at stake, and you know you're being watched.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must take no action that could be considered illicit today; only those steps you take out in the open will count at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can afford to look at the goings on around you today with a more liberal eye, and that will surely keep you from being overly critical.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've been looking, to no avail, for the easy way out of a sticky situation. Waste your time no more; do what you must the hard way!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager for one phase to end and another to begin today, but progress is rarely as clean as that. You can expect some confusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know how to do things in such a way that makes them seem exceptional -- even when they are merely routine. This trick serves you well today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must take your complaints to the right people if they're to have a positive impact -- and your timing must be just right, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your energy levels will rise and fall throughout the day, but as you turn out the lights, you'll have good reason to be proud of your work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take the time to make note of the little things that really make a difference today. If you need help meeting an unusual demand, ask for help!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You receive a piece of news that confirms what you've been thinking for a while. This allows you to free yourself of certain tough restrictions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone in charge may look to you for guidance today -- and you certainly have something to say about the way things are going right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Vulnerability may be on the rise today, but not because of something you did. Another's actions can affect you indirectly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's only so much you can do today to keep yourself at a safe distance from those who would cause you distress. Make no sacrifices today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are able to do more for another today than he or she is able to do for you -- but that comes as no surprise, as you're currently on top.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If you want to be on top of things, you must remain current and informed. Some of your sources are outdated, and that must be remedied.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Criticism may be unavoidable today, but you're not particularly sensitive to it at this time. You can weather quite an onslaught!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are eager to double or triple your rewards today -- but is that possible? You do have a way of doing things that increases the odds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any money spent on yourself today would be better spent on someone else -- and you know it. Resist the temptation to splurge right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your workload may be about to increase exponentially, so you must take what time you have today to center yourself and prepare your workspace.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Though you may be reminded more than once, you'll have to work hard to remember all the details that affect you today. Who is on your team?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to focus on the things you can recognize today; limit exposure to things that are uncertain, fanciful or simply untrue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Despite the fact that you have been restricting yourself to behavior that follows the rules, today you may feel unusual fatigue. Get some rest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You needn't seek out an expert to say to you precisely what your own common sense would tell you. Listen to yourself -- and act accordingly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want to go back to the records you have kept of past conversations just to see if an apparent lack of understanding could be traced to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others know you have a lot to offer, and yet they may not ask you to step forward and offer it. Trust your instincts; your timing will be right.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Use caution today as you step into a situation that was not of your making. You can do a great deal of good -- but the cost to you may be high.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Where work is concerned, you can afford to be a little more conservative in your approach today. You don't want to upset the apple cart!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Time is on your side today, despite the fact that you will feel its constant pressure as you move forward at the safest possible speed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be called upon to make a small decision that has a great impact on a lot of people -- and you won't have the luxury of backing away.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Confidence is on the rise today, not just because of anything good that has happened, but also because you've been keeping the negative at bay.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't make the mistake that the other guy is making today -- be sure you know what all the steps are before you begin a new job!