ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must put in nothing but your best effort today, as your critics are likely to be watching. You can win over some of them, to be sure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be tempted to scoff at what someone recommends today, but you may change your tune if you think twice about what it entails.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An optimistic approach is surely advisable, but it may be difficult to muster since you are aware of so much around you in need of repair.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is no time to sacrifice your own progress in favor of someone else's. Rather, you must find a way to further both agendas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Success beckons, but may prove elusive today. If you keep your eye on the prize, you'll continue to make progress -- even if only slowly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Any excuse you offer the authorities today for your own unacceptable behavior is going to fall short. Reasons, however, are good to share.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be spending too much time with a certain someone who doesn't support you in the way you truly deserve. Consider making a change today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An optimistic attitude leads to an energetic and highly productive approach to a stubborn problem. Others want to know what you know today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do and demonstrate much more than is required today, and by doing so, you'll display to others your own brand of expertise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will enjoy any downtime you are granted today, especially if you spend it with family members who haven't had enough of you lately.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel like kicking yourself when you realize what the fallout from a recent decision will be, but someone else sees value in it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to involve yourself in important events all the more today if you choose a supporting role instead of a leading one.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have to think fast today in order to deal with a situation that someone else tosses to you in an irresponsible moment. You'll do well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're after some kind of guarantee today that is simply not available to you -- if it's even possible. You're going to have to take a risk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be taking something personally at this time that is best forgiven and forgotten. You're only making things harder on yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may think that the solution someone comes up with to a current problem is unwise and outdated. Don't hesitate to share your ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A situation you're facing today will require an aggressive approach, not a timid one. Take a deep breath and jump right in -- when you're ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you look closely at trends and indicators, you'll see that many things are going according to plan. Don't get complacent, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Even the most serious mistakes can be corrected at this time, so you mustn't let your fear of making one hold you back. Focus on the future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be asked to share more about yourself today than makes you comfortable, but careful reflection will tell you that it must be done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It'll take more than know-how to get everything done today, but the power of your personality can reveal all possibilities to others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may actually be inviting trouble to come and roost by doing something intended to keep it at bay. Someone has miscommunicated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be feeling a bit gloomy today, especially about what lies just around the next corner. Much will change by the time you get there.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be unusually vulnerable from almost every angle today, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself most effectively.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you offer someone else may not be seen at first as good enough -- but you are confident it will do the trick. You must be persuasive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be presented with a situation today that seems routine, but one or two hidden factors may complicate matters considerably. Be cautious.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can depend upon a certain someone to challenge you in just the right way today and, as a result, your work will rise to a new level.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must not try to undo that which has already been done, as it's likely a waste of time and energy. Focus on prevention as you look ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- While doing something for another today, you may realize that it's high time you did for yourself the same kinds of things. Get cracking.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Shifting alliances may have you wondering whether you should remain in the contest at all. A specific piece of news offers the answer today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to demonstrate to others today just what is possible when one pays no attention to the unfounded warnings and the like.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must insist on seeing evidence to support someone else's wild contentions. Some people may be gullible, but you're more aware than that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a friend must be sure that your own schedules are in sync before you try to do something together. Prepare thoroughly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If something isn't ready to unveil today as you had promised, by all means, put it off. You'll be forgiven for taking a little extra time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There are many mistaken notions flying around out there, and some have even been intentionally manufactured. None should affect you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can raise even the simplest communication to the level of art today, as you address and allay concerns brought to you by others.