ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Pay close attention to all that goes on around you today. Soon you'll understand what requires more of a commitment from you and what does not.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not have a horse in the race today, but you can surely provide guidance that will benefit all competitors. Your expertise says a lot.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that you don't get caught in a situation that prevents you from following the path you've charted for yourself. Protect your freedom!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to come up with an alternative to your usual approach today as a situation develops that is unfamiliar to you in many ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on process today and you'll surely get the results you're after. By focusing solely on the results, you'll miss a few important steps.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be recovering from a recent hardship as quickly as you would have liked, but others are there to back you up when you need help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is no time to give away what could bring you a healthy sum of money. You may want to research all your options before starting something new.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That strange feeling you cannot shake today is likely the result of an important interaction that you gave little thought to at the time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are more interested in the truth than the facts today -- and to be sure, they are not the same thing! It's time to dig!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must conserve fuel in order to have enough left in the tank for an unexpected situation that demands full engagement late in the day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can ease tensions across the board today -- but take care you aren't just taking on the kind of stress that you surely don't need.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There's something going on out of range of your perception that you'll want to be a part of. Don't wait until the opportunity passes you by!

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.