ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may become somewhat obsessed with a past occurrence that doesn't really affect what you do today. What is it that has you so transfixed?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be closer today to what you want than you have been at any time in the recent past, but it may not appear clearly to you. Just wait!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Help is on the way today, but you'll want to keep moving forward even before it arrives. You cannot afford to lose any ground right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been asked to do something for which you are not yet prepared -- but there's no time limit, so you can work to gain needed proficiency.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Cooperation with those in charge will increase your standing among those who make the decisions about your future. Something good is on the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be what someone else calls the "missing link" today as a plan is put into motion but stalls prematurely. Do you want to get involved?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good day to sit yourself down and give yourself a good talking-to regarding that habit you simply cannot break. Be honest!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Though you are eager to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, external influences may not favor any such attempt today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are aware of something "on the move" just outside of your own personal bubble, and it's far more interesting than any job.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to give someone the shock treatment today in order to ensure he or she is on the same page by day's end. Be direct!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A friend's recommendation may lead you down the wrong road today -- but this was certainly not intentional. You can get rerouted quickly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you perceive certain statements and actions will say a great deal about your readiness to tackle difficult issues. Is today the day?

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.