ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A lighthearted approach is likely to get the best results today, even from those you've had to coax to do what has had to be done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you find your back against the wall, you know that a certain situation has turned against you, and you must prevent that at all costs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may be curious about what you are trying to accomplish today, but your motives and methods are nothing unusual -- for you. Keep it up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are aware of certain anomalies today that are affecting your own progress and the progress of your allies. You can address them soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager to find out the truth about a situation you've only recently learned about. Today's search for information may lead you all over the place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- In order to have what you need in time to put it to good use, you're going to have to work very quickly. Late in the day you can solicit help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- While others are operating in crisis mode today, you are able to remain quite calm, which allows you to think and act with remarkable efficacy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not likely to respond well to critical instruction at this time, so you must let those around you know what you need to progress.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may receive a message today that has you reversing course for a while. You mustn't think of this as losing ground, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- All you need is a yes or no answer from someone who is calling the shots today and you'll know how to proceed. Be patient -- and ready.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may approach a certain problem today with a level of commitment -- and intensity -- that is somewhat frightening to your rivals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Without accompanying someone who can show you the ropes today, you're likely to have some trouble keeping up. You mustn't get left behind.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself waiting for a few last pieces of information today that you must have before wrapping up a certain key issue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone's change of plans may not be strictly according to the rules, but it's something you can overlook given other elements at play.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone you know may be overcomplicating an issue at this time, and because it affects you directly, you'll surely want to say something.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may require a little coaxing today before committing to something that isn't in your wheelhouse. Doing it will surely be good for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The haves and the have-nots are likely to clash today over something that wouldn't otherwise have a major impact. You can solve this easily.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Just because you've backed a certain horse doesn't mean it's going to win the race today. Think about diversifying your support in some way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your attempt to skirt a major issue isn't likely to work today -- for obvious reasons. You needn't examine your error; just move on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are keenly aware of what is going on around you today, and that will give you the advantage over those who think they have you fooled.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time at long last to catch up with a certain someone you've been keeping at arm's length for a while. Reestablish contact.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must follow certain protocols if you're to complete an assignment on schedule. Today's efforts do have a major impact.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's a good day to adopt a "better late than never" attitude. You still have time to complete a project; make getting it done a priority.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You run the risk of having someone lose faith in you today if you're unable to come through. Be sure to do what you said you'd do.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not likely to control things as much as you had hoped today, but if you choose the right person to follow, all will go well for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Whether intentional or unintentional, your effect on the affairs of others will be widely felt today. Embrace them as teammates if you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A youthful sort of energy and vision will allow you to speed your way to a particular goal. Now you're in a position to score a major victory.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your sense of humor may get you into hot water today, but it shouldn't be difficult for you to win pardon if you adopt a becoming humility.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Everything looks very much the same today as it did yesterday -- until you make one wrong move that changes your perspective dramatically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're too quick to ask for help today, you're not likely to learn the lessons that the current situation holds. Stay on your own a while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can surely overcome the obstacles that are placed in your path by others today -- but can you do the same when standing in your own way?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're trying very hard to get to the bottom of something that is puzzling many more than just you. Perhaps a group effort can pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may inadvertently walk into a hornet's nest today by venturing too far out of your comfort zone. A hasty retreat is surely in order.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Coddle others and they're not likely to learn the lessons you have to share with them. Be firm, direct and uncompromising today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may fall short of the mark today, as hard as you will surely try, simply because the timing isn't right. Patience will pay off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you don't get in your own way today by being too formal in your approach to the rules. Free yourself up just a bit.