ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A seemingly trivial piece of information that crosses your desk early in the day will, by nightfall, be the key to a nasty situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can bring others together today in a concerted effort to keep the seemingly inevitable from being, indeed, inevitable. Pressure builds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must keep an accurate record of where you go and with whom you speak today, as you may have to report to your superiors later.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Getting something done today should be as easy as one-two-three, but an early misstep has you scrambling to clean up after yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Productivity is on the rise, but you may fear getting too immersed in something that you feel is not for you. A decision must be made quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can keep going today because you are certain that something wonderful is just around the next corner -- and so it is. Be ready for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Finding the answers to someone's questions should be simple enough today, but those you ask yourself are likely to be quite puzzling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you're trying to do takes more discipline, and more old-fashioned hard work, than you're dedicating to it. This must change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to ignore the warnings that are all around you. Not all are meant exclusively for you, but they can prove useful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are almost sure that a certain something is going to happen before the day is out -- but is that because you're going to cause it?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Put a shine on your shoes today and you'll have a spring in your step -- which is all a way of saying that your presentation is key.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Whether you choose to follow another's advice today or heed your own instincts, you'll surely be dealing with the consequences for a while.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Is it fame and fortune that you want, or simply recognition for a job well done? You know which means more to you -- and it always will.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have the chance to follow a trail today that leads you to a key personal discovery. You don't know yet how important this will be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Do what comes naturally today. The more difficult parts will, in the main, take care of themselves. You must still be vigilant, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to choose today between one friend and another, and though the reason is unclear, you can anticipate and minimize any ill effect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a good day to inspire others, and you won't have to search for something to apply it to. Plenty needs to be done right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must decide whether following or breaking the rules will get you what you want today. One route will certainly be easier than the other.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't have to get an entire project finished in one session today; you'll have the opportunity to tinker until you get it just right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Trust yourself to deliver what is needed today, and don't make things more difficult by listening too hard to someone's criticisms.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A personal sacrifice may be in order today, but it doesn't have to be anything big or that has a lasting effect. Do it and forget it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can prove yourself to be rare and valuable all over again today, simply by taking advantage of the first opportunity that comes along.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can take a minor past accomplishment and rework it some way today to suit a current circumstance and better its impact significantly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your frustration over how someone is doing a job you wanted to do must not distract you from the important work you are doing today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a surprise in store for someone today, but you mustn't discount the possibility that you will be surprised as well in return.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can follow another's instructions today without sacrificing any of your methods. Combining motives can prove quite beneficial.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can increase your own efficiency today and maximize earnings and potential. Don't be held back by someone else's limited perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The plans you make today will be recognized for their clarity and overall simplicity -- but a few unexpected complications arise by day's end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pay attention to the little things, for they are likely to influence where you end up today -- and why. Is someone else in the driver's seat?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll feel an unmistakable pull today between yourself and someone who shares your aspirations. Find out what's really going on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Money matters will come to the fore today when you are least prepared to deal with them -- but you can prevail simply by prioritizing your needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A situation presents itself that demands some study before you're able to understand it fully enough to make necessary key decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know you have a job to do, and that you must do it within a certain time frame, but you're wanting to make a few small adjustments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You cannot afford to lose track of what you are thinking and feeling today, even as surrounding influences become busier and stronger.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An accident must not be afforded more attention today than it truly deserves. Keep things in balance even as you navigate a tricky path.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must compete with others without adopting their methods -- which you think are questionable. Remain true to yourself and your goals.