ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Focus on the things on your list that you know you can complete today, and wait to tend to the rest. You'll likely have enough time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may recognize that something significant is going on between you and a new partner that goes beyond anything required by work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will certainly appreciate the praise you receive from someone you consider to be an expert. This is an important boost.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may wish you had trained more for today's particular setting or situation, but you can prevail if you trust your instincts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Instead of trying to explain yourself today, why not listen to what others have to say about their experiences? You can learn more this way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Whatever is going on not far from you today is likely to be a distraction of sorts -- unless you can figure out how to make it an inspiration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time to show someone in charge just what you're made of and what you can do. An excuse is no substitute for a top-notch performance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have been running late for some time, but today you're able to catch up -- and perhaps complete a few key tasks ahead of schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Self-pity never did you any measurable good, and it's not likely to do so now -- so stop feeling sorry for yourself. Address the problem!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must dedicate some time today to someone's needs, and the sooner you do so, the sooner your business will be addressed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Despite your admiration for someone, you're likely to spot a few weaknesses or insufficiencies from which you can learn a great deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your unique way of approaching a certain common problem will attract the attention of others today and should win you ample praise.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're thinking of things others are unable to imagine, but does that put you ahead of the pack? A realistic approach is most productive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to fare very well today when others start to keep score in some way. You'll likely be at the top of many people's tallies.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- No matter how objective you try to be today, you won't be able to avoid letting your own preferences shape your thinking to some extent. So be it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself behind the curve today, at least at the start, but some quick thinking on your part can even things out again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be called upon today to step in for someone who is unable to fulfill a certain responsibility. Get it done, regardless of the reason.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're able to do precisely what is asked of you today, but you feel that certain improvements are in order. Do you want to take that risk?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you may be critical of your methods today, but there is no other way to do what needs to be done -- or so goes your thinking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting another's needs before your own may enable you to see things more clearly today. As your perspective improves, so does your work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A message comes to you today that is nearly obsolete, but if you work fast, you can do what you are asked and secure what someone needs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be a few minutes late to a meeting today, but when you join, you'll be able to make the most of the time available to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A gift comes to you from an unexpected source through unusual channels today. You'll have to be very clever in order to respond in kind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Put yourself first today and everyone will nod, expecting precisely that. Put someone else first, and many will be pleasantly surprised.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take the time to visualize what you want to happen now that you've got things lined up just so. You can make it all come out as you see it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a friend may not see eye to eye on an issue of much importance -- but you have time to discuss and negotiate a compromise, perhaps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A rival is likely to raise an issue today that you simply can't ignore -- but what begins as conflict turns into cooperation very quickly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will want to make your desires known to all who will listen today, for someone in the crowd will be able to satisfy them -- more than once!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know more than a competitor, but that won't give you the advantage unless you put that knowledge to the best possible use -- today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to speak for yourself today, so you must trust a friend or ally to speak for you -- and the opportunity is now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a loved one may find yourselves at odds for a while today if you are eager to do the one thing your partner does not. Think again.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The list of jobs you have to oversee today grows longer by the moment. You don't have to do them all yourself; be sure to delegate!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Money matters take up a good deal of time and brainpower today -- but you're likely to come up with a new way to avoid an old hazard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have quite a story to tell to those who will listen, and you needn't augment it at all. This truth is more fascinating than fiction!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's important that you keep those around you informed about any change in plans -- even those made in the spur of the moment. Communicate!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager to get further ahead in your work than you currently are, but before the day is out, you may encounter an obstacle.