ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The casual is likely to become much more serious all at once today, when you do or say something that you thought would go unnoticed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your plans are in flux, but you should be able to nail something down by day's end. The advice of an expert must not be overlooked today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're looking at things from an unusual perspective today -- one that you perhaps "inherited" from someone who's been here before.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- After a brief disconnect, you may be feeling a new urgency around a certain endeavor. It feels to you like a "now or never" situation, perhaps.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let the fact that you are feeling out of sorts keep you from honoring your pledge to a friend or loved one. Avoid self-indulgence today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Once you make your presence known today, you can be sure that your time will be used well and your skills utilized. Speak up if you have to!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to let too much more time pass before tending to a piece of business upon which hangs something you've long been planning.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Practice makes perfect, or so you've heard again and again -- but today that elusive perfection may remain elusive until you make an adjustment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to grasp a complicated concept before anyone else, but this will only be an advantage if you swing into action now!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find it difficult to maintain a steady course today, as you're likely to be buffeted by unexpected, fast-shifting winds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you're going to have to wait, then others are going to have to wait as well, or so you would have it. Others may strongly object to this.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have quite a few decisions to make today, but one in particular tops the list -- and you know just how important it is at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What comes around goes around today, and there's little you can do to avoid what the stars have in store as a result of a minor misstep.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Giving and getting will make up a large part of your day, and you'll want to strike a healthy balance of the two so you don't simply run out!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A change of scenery does you a world of good today -- but not for a prolonged period of time. Very soon the new will simply seem familiar.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must tend to some housekeeping today before you get to the really important jobs -- and you must make sure others are ready, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to make some adjustments to your own schedule today in order to accommodate the needs of one who has very few options.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If you must travel, travel safely -- and take all necessary precautions every step of the way. You can minimize all risks by thinking ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be able to relive a past glory today, and it will be all the more special for you if you do so with a good friend. You make a good call.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Is this the day you've been waiting for? There are things you can make happen, and things you must wait for -- but it all adds up well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's a good day to focus on some self-improvement issues -- but take care you don't try to do too much at one time. It's best to take it slow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can show off one or two special abilities today without calling too much attention to yourself -- and the results may surprise you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are ready to replace something antiquated with something shiny and new -- but someone may feel attached to it. Can you compromise?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Temptation calls to you today, but you're feeling strong and resistant. Use care, however, because someone close to you knows your weakness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care that your response to the unexpected doesn't make things worse. You must deal in facts today, not rumor or innuendo.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An introduction takes you down an unusual road today -- but not right away. You'll have just enough time to prepare yourself for what comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The moment you portray dissatisfaction with someone's efforts today, you'll have your hands full with an unintended conflict. Avoid it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take a step back today and look at things from a broader perspective. In this way you should be able to see how everything is working together.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your profits may dip slightly today as you work to solve a problem that has taken you away from your primary duties for a time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to take advantage today of that hidden "safety valve" that only you know about. Others will want to know your secret!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to call the shots today to ensure that you remain in a good position. Things should fall out well, one way or the other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A recent development has you seeing things from a cloudier perspective than usual. This is something you must clear up right away!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Admittedly no expert, you can still share an opinion that will help others deal with a very tricky situation. Your help is appreciated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can have a good deal of fun today, but you must still tend to certain important duties that were assigned to you some time ago.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't have to share your reactions to things with everyone around you today -- and, in fact, concealing them may well be your best option.