ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't make excuses today, nor must you accept them from others. Everyone, including you, must be on the up and up all day long.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have trouble getting used to a new way of doing something, and you'll experience a slowdown as a result. This is temporary!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone you've relied on in the past for last-minute advice may not be available to you today, and you'll have to arrive at decisions on your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Hesitation is likely to result in more than a setback today; you don't want to be the cause of anything that can hamstring you permanently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When you find yourself in a situation that seems to offer no way out, you know very well what to do -- and whom to contact to make it possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll benefit from clear vision and a firm, uncomplicated mindset. Others wonder what your secret is, but you needn't tell them -- yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- While honesty can surely be the best policy, today you may anticipate that telling the truth will get you into trouble. Why not keep silent?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know just as much as someone who is touted as an "expert" -- and today you may have the opportunity to prove it in no uncertain terms.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A matter of "official" policy proves a stumbling block for a time today, until you realize the issue is only illusory. Move ahead!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what you are expected to do, and why, but you are eager to find a way out of this situation and free yourself of any limitations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be willing to formulate a plan very quickly today if you're going to move forward when given the chance. Timing is sure to be tight!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be giving someone too much of a good thing, but today you'll have the chance to back off -- which proves to be beneficial to you, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll stumble upon an opportunity that demands much of you in the way of physical skill and timing. Is this really something you're up for?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Fun and profit can both be yours today, and all that's required is that you follow your instincts and do what comes naturally in the moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The more you try to force things into place today, the farther you'll actually be from where you want and need to go. Try an organic approach.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have very high standards, certainly, but today you may have to compromise, as you are not willing to work that hard every minute.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What appears to you "out of the blue" today can be quite useful to you, but you mustn't assume rewards will come to you in the same way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are likely to receive a few warnings today from those who fear you're heading in the wrong direction. A few at least are worth heeding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll face a difficult situation with mixed emotions today, as you are ready to deal with it head-on, but the results may be bittersweet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been looking on while others score success after success perhaps, but today it's your turn, whether or not you know it. Be brave!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone's demands may be too much for you today, and you find yourself unable to satisfy them as expected. You must talk about this!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've learned all you can about a certain topic without receiving some "advanced" training -- and it's time to put a little more on the line.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Sharp eyes and a swift tongue enable you to get out of a difficult situation -- after they actually created it for you to begin with!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may fear making certain mistakes today that are not really possible -- but it's always good to take a cautious approach, of course.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may start the day a little too aggressively, but you'll have plenty of time to make necessary adjustments as long as you see the problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A little bit of flamboyance goes a long way today, so it's very important that you know where the limits are that you are better off not exceeding.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Too much talking results in too little listening -- and you know perfectly well that you must listen to the experts whenever you can today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A best friend does something unusual to set you off today, but it is up to you to observe certain limits. Don't get carried away!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Perhaps words get you in trouble today, but they can also get you out of it again. You must use words with care -- and mean exactly what you say.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have to do much for little today -- or so it seems, until you discover that there are many rewards available to you for the asking.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A soft touch works wonders today, and you'll be eager to use it wherever you can in the days to come. Watch out for someone who resists.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not feel quite like playing along with those who are enjoying themselves a bit too much today, as you see a problem on the horizon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your native charm can work wonders for you today -- provided you don't get carried away and begin to appear insincere. Be real and natural.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be enthusiastic about the kinds of things that are lined up for you today, but you can remedy this with a new approach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Let your natural vibrancy and color come to the fore today and you'll make headway like nothing you've experienced recently -- or ever.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can dispense compliments all day long, but it's not going to get you what you most want. Be generous -- but also insistent.