ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The inspiration you usually get from a certain source isn't available to you today -- but you mustn't let that stop you. Keep going.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The more direct you are in expressing your needs and desires, the more likely you will be to be satisfied by day's end. You know whom to talk to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Nothing that is too popular is likely to interest you today, for you're of a mind to steer clear of what pleases the masses at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may sink into something of a funk today as a result of unnecessary comparisons with others. You surely know your true value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Only the genuine is going to interest you today, and when it comes to conversation and discussion, you'll insist that others deliver up the truth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are likely looking for errors where there are none -- but at the same time, you're missing others elsewhere that are easy to fix.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You aren't above getting your hands dirty today dealing with ordinary things that may have gone wrong. Your efforts help a lot of people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to stretch what money you do have available to you right now as far as possible. You must think about tomorrow more than today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The time may have come for you to turn in your resignation and look elsewhere for employment -- but can you take such a chance right now?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've got your mind keenly tuned to what is going on around you, and yet you're likely to miss an important signal sent to you by a friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to win the race, but you don't know if you can go the distance. Take it one step at a time, and keep your eyes on the prize.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to help a friend today who has gotten involved in something less than legitimate. In a few days, be sure to touch base.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The pace you establish during morning hours is likely best for you, but not for everyone around you. You can let up just a bit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot keep all the rules that are in place today simply because you are not playing the same game as most others. This is understood.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't be fooled by that which is advertised as "free of charge" today. You know full well that there is always a price to pay in the end.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's not necessary for you to understand the ins and outs of a certain endeavor. To get results, you simply have to stick with it long enough.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel that you are simply repeating yourself today and not doing anything original. If this true, this can teach you many lessons.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone's generosity surprises you today, but you'll soon understand that it is not true philanthropy. You're expected to pay something.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The difference between a rival's approach and your own can be seen in the way you each fill your morning hours. You are much more efficient.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's time to address an issue you've been intentionally overlooking for some time. Take your objections straight to the top, if necessary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get some good work done today, even if you are prevented from doing things the way you most like to do them. Improvisation pays off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you pay for and what comes to your door may not be quite the same, and you must immediately set the wheels in motion to correct this.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The goals you set today will keep you on the straight and narrow if you are faithful to each of them and avoid any flashy distractions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've got to keep your head in the game today if you're going to be competitive all the way to the buzzer. A dramatic ending is likely.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A situation that arises in the morning may seem simple enough, but late in the day, it's likely to resurface and present a serious problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must hold your ideals near and dear today, as you're likely to be attacked by someone who is trying to weaken your stance and reputation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know where to look for the best in others, but are you in touch with the best in yourself right now? You may want to dig a little deeper.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your idealistic outlook may rub certain people the wrong way today, but that's a reflection on them and you mustn't think about changing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be quite content today being left to your own devices. You know how to keep yourself busy and get the most out of a tricky situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The path you are on may not lead you where you want to go today, but you have time to explore other interesting spots along the way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your tenacity will be the envy of others today -- but you may be growing tired of hanging on to the bitter end. What do you have to gain?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can have a great deal of fun today, whether at work or at play. Indeed, you may have trouble differentiating one from the other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The rules you make for others today you must be willing to follow yourself -- or you may soon have something of an uprising on your hands.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't get caught up in someone's scheme today. Remain aloof and independent and be ready to act when an opportunity arises.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Absolutes may not figure in your calculations at all today. You must be ready to deal in issues that are not immediately clear or apparent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be driven to extreme emotions today if you're not careful to protect yourself from someone who knows how you are vulnerable.