ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An idea comes to you at the most unusual or unexpected moment today, and you can certainly turn it into something that is highly valued.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You dreams can start to come true almost immediately today if you're willing to make a certain sacrifice first. Progress is made swiftly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your knowledge of history and tradition will serve you well today as you try to fit into someone's idea of what's best for everyone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The first part of the day isn't likely to lead inevitably to what happens to you during the last part -- and study teaches you exactly why.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be the best judge of what works for you today. Let a friend examine what's going on and help you decide your next course of action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Things seem to be going very much according to plan at this time, but today's events may shake you up some and raise a few doubts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you see is what you get today, but it may not seem so. How you interpret the fine print explains any seeming differences. Look closely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If it's a hero you're after, you only have to glance in the mirror. You have what it takes to come through for yourself and another today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've nearly reached the limit of your remarkable patience. Today you must make clear that there are only so many options you'll consider.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't cover up someone's mistakes today, so don't even try. What you can do is help explain why they were made to begin with.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to make a start at something you think you'll be very good at, but you may have a few more official hoops to jump through first.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have a very clear idea of what lies in store, but you must be open to surprises if you're to make the most of a new opportunity.

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.