ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Personal issues come to the fore today, and you may have to set aside a professional project to deal with them. A friend lends aid.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be called upon to apply your particular expertise to a problem that has appeared quite suddenly. Some other work may have to wait.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can combine business and pleasure in a way that is unique to you, and no one else is likely to criticize or follow you down the path you're on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must take the time to ensure your physical and mental well-being. Don't let others demand so much that you lose track of yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your way of looking at certain things might leave others shaking their heads in disbelief -- but you know what works for you, and this certainly does!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been waiting for someone else to give you updated information for long enough; it's time to get down to business -- right now!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do today is going to involve some risk, but you're able to lessen the chances of any lasting harm by doing things in the right order.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have the chance to work closely today with someone whose methods have long interested you -- but you mustn't expect immediate results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can dedicate a little time today to someone else's needs, and he or she will generously return the favor as soon as possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be getting stuck in the same two or three areas today as you try to cover a lot of new ground. Perhaps you're being too ambitious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you aren't so enthusiastic today that you dominate all conversation. You must give others a chance to share thoughts and ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Are you trying too hard to do too much when, in fact, a more limited approach would win you the results you seek? Try to cut back today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone isn't playing by the rules, perhaps, but that doesn't mean you can do the same. You must approach all things in a legitimate manner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be surprised by all that transpires today when you were counting on only one thing to involve you fully. A busy phase begins right now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An opportunity is just about to pass you by -- unless you do all you can to take advantage of it. Tomorrow is likely to be too late.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can afford to invest a little more in an endeavor that promises to expose you to several new things that you'll find great interest in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Once everyone around you is up and going about their business, you'll be able to enjoy a little freedom to get your own day started as you will.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have a run-in today with someone who is notoriously difficult to work with, but he or she is likely to back down if you press your case.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A creative endeavor begins slowly today, but you'll be able to pick up the pace as soon as everyone knows what his or her job really is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be ready to jump into the fray as soon as you receive the signal you are waiting for; any delay can cause you to sacrifice much.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can teach someone how to do what you know how to do -- but not quite as well, perhaps. Some things simply do not translate at this time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be entertaining the very beginning of an idea right now, but you can't force it to develop sooner than it will. Be patient.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A minor error may have major consequences today, especially if you're not quick to catch it and correct it. Be sure to check your work!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are not in any real danger today, though you may not be feeling quite up to snuff. The reason should become clear by day's end.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must take the time to recuperate from something that really took it out of you. Don't make the mistake of thinking you're invincible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be derailed by the unexpected for a time today, but recovery should be quick once you begin to rebuild momentum.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to be more aggressive with those who would stand in your way. You must do more than stand your ground right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're eager to take advantage of all that is available to you at this time, but you must prioritize before making any firm decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- With the help of someone who is above your pay grade you can surely make things happen that will help those under you. You're on the same team!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to stop and take a good look around you on at least two or three occasions today after receiving a warning from a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You feel as though you are in a fog for part of the day, as ideas take longer than usual to shape up. You'll shake this off before dark.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You needn't express yourself in a complicated manner today; keep things simple, and put forward only those ideas that really count to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Promises are kept and broken today, but you'll find that you are being kept safe from those who would go back on their word. This is lucky!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to approach the day with the same gusto that you have applied in the recent past, but plans can surely be made.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find that you have more to apologize for than you had thought -- but this isn't something to be worried about if you face the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What begins as a crapshoot is likely to become far more reliable as the day progresses. You're paying attention to the fine points.