ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is more to do today to further a certain project than you may suppose. Get started early if you can, and expect some long hours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Certain desired results will come easily to you today, but not all. You're going to have to ask for help at some point later in the day.

GEMINI (May 12-June 20) -- You can learn a thing or two from someone you do not wish to emulate -- as even a negative example can be valuable to you at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The results you get today may surprise you, but no more than the methodology you had to employ to get them. Things may be changing permanently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time to call it quits, no matter how difficult things might seem. You may simply be overreacting to a certain set of circumstances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your hopes for a brighter tomorrow depend, in large part, upon your willingness to go through a certain hardship today. Are you ready for that?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may come perilously close to drowning in a situation you've tried your best to avoid -- but you can save yourself with a quick decision.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to be both realistic and idealistic about the same essential issue today -- and a chance encounter may determine the outcome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can certainly see a way to complete a difficult task today, but will you be afforded the opportunity? If so, you'll have to act fast.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself swimming against the current today, but not for long. A friend or partner has expected this and is there to help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are going to have to invite another to assist you in your most personal affairs today if you're going to avoid a rather costly setback.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Being willing and able are important today, especially as you are facing a situation that will require you to do something new and untried.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your appearance somewhere precisely as scheduled will have exactly the desired effect today -- and perhaps tomorrow, too. You've got this.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in the mood for the real thing today, not some kind of fancy imitation that falls short of the mark. Now is no time for compromise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're almost sure to get caught today if you try to skim off the top -- or attempt any other kind of deception. You must play it straight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be tempted either to make an early start or avoid doing what has been asked of you altogether. Only one of these choices is advised.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to time your efforts very carefully today in order to achieve the highest level of effectiveness. Be sure to watch the clock.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- While others around you have to do things "just so," you may enjoy the freedom to experiment with your methods and motives all day long.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If you're going to get a message across in time, you must craft it very carefully and not let another empty moment pass you by.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to realize you are the only one who can help you out of a situation today that you did not create in the first place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What goes on around you today may not conform to your idea of propriety, but that is no reason for you to break any of your rules.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to let someone in on a secret today, even as you give someone else a piece of bad news. You mustn't sugarcoat either.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you share with another will be valuable to you both, but for different reasons. The mere fact that you shared is important.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Money may seem like magic today and multiply without any overt effort on your part -- but this is surely not a permanent state of affairs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find that it's best to start over today when an error is made, rather than merely forging ahead. Accuracy is a major concern.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can expect a competitor to catch up with you today, if only for a moment or two. You must be ready to react efficiently.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The clock may deceive you today since you expect the information it provides to be accurate and, yes, timely -- but not all is as it seems.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must approach the day's responsibilities in a manner that shows others how you work, as they will be adjusting to you in many ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A temptation comes your way today that, in the end, is easy to deal with simply by saying "no." At first, however, it's likely to fool you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll likely find yourself traversing new territory today, and any risks that you incur are likely to be self-made. Play by the rules.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be willing to let others know what you are doing and why today -- and much more than a brief overview will likely be required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- "Good" and "bad" are mere judgment calls, and today they're not likely to be applicable to the multilayered problems you encounter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day for starting early. Don't wait until someone else has got the jump on you. Move out first and make your presence known.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be quite ready for what comes your way today, but that doesn't mean you can't handle it with style. You can come out on top.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A change in the rules may have you considering a change in occupation today -- but that may be rash. Take the time to weigh all options.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- New rules and regulations may start to be implemented today, but you already know most of what you need to know. Keep a low profile.