ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keeping yourself fresh and ready to go will be of the utmost importance today. You may have to time things carefully with a distant partner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can give yourself almost all of what you really need today, but the important thing, first and foremost, is to recognize what that is!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your exploration of something that you would usually consider routine and uninteresting uncovers a few important surprises today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you find yourself out and about today, you must be sure to take all necessary precautions; certain things endanger you more than others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you hear through the grapevine today may simply make you angry if you're not quick enough to make good and profitable use of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your desire to see more of someone may be satisfied today -- but not necessarily in the way you had hoped. Things develop along unusual lines.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself immersed in a situation that demands more of you than you would have thought. You may be left in the lurch.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to share what you've been thinking lately with the one person who will be most affected if you put your plans into motion. Speak up!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't allow yourself to be fooled by someone who knows very well how to pull the wool over your eyes. Take a stand and say, "No!"

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be tempted to break one or two of the most basic rules in the book today -- but you have good reason to be. Take a friend's advice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to break something down into very small components today in order to come to a greater understanding of its overall impact.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be getting tired of answering the same questions again and again, day after day. Escape will require you to come up with a new plan.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to make a decision today for someone who doesn't realize that he or she is experiencing something very important with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll enjoy greater odds today if you simply stand your ground. No one is going to challenge you if you look like you know what you're doing!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may require someone's expertise today in order to solve a problem that has been puzzling you for a while. It must be solved today!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your knowledge of something rare will serve you well today as you journey into territory that would otherwise threaten you in some way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A friend shares with you something that he or she has never before revealed. You'll feel honored in a way -- but also perhaps a little odd.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take advantage of an opportunity that comes your way today, no matter how unusual it may seem. An adventure awaits -- if you're game!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll experience much of what you're after today, but it may be courtesy of someone who doesn't usually figure prominently in your affairs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Can you profit from what you're asked to do today? You bet you can! But you must be willing to set aside one or two of your prejudices.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your criticism of another will likely be tempered today by your timing and your attitude -- both of which may surprise you in some way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A challenge is offered today, and you'll have every reason to accept it -- but first take note of something that you usually wouldn't consider.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your desires aren't always being met these days, are they? Perhaps you should start talking about them more openly -- to the right people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The unofficial is far more interesting to you than what you can learn through official channels. You'll find excitement behind the scenes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Much time is likely to be consumed by routine affairs today, but one thing stands out as an unlikely part of your day. See where this leads!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager for a certain development to make itself known today, but you mustn't force the issue. You'll have to take a patient stance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- How you came to be where you are may be something of a mystery to you, but it won't have to be a mystery for long if you ask the right questions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your doubts about a plan proposed by someone you trust needn't shake you very deeply; this is all a part of your evolution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You cannot second-guess someone's intentions today; you'll have to wait until you see clear evidence before passing any judgment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are willing to go along with what others have planned today, but you'd like to see one small change implemented. Have you talked about it?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone is likely to pull you into his or her orbit today. Whether or not you like it at the time, you'll surely like it later on!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The domestic front is what gives you confidence and strength today, and you won't want to stray far from home as a result. A sign points inward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone who crosses your threshold today in a business capacity is likely to cross it again as something quite different. Are you ready?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You cannot be around noise and other distractions today without risking much that you've been working on. Find a nice, quiet spot!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Only you can fully appreciate what comes your way today, and any efforts to share your excitement are likely to fall flat. This is all yours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not feel inspired today, but that's no reason for turning in work that is subpar. You must fulfill another's expectations.