ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something may be looming before you in a threatening manner -- but you can take steps today to rob it of any seeming power it has over you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to follow instructions to the letter today, but your improvisations may, in fact, be more effective in the end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're at the very beginning of something that can prove quite enjoyable, and possibly lucrative, if you stick with it. What comes next?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have trouble overcoming an obstacle that is purely self-made. Turn your thoughts inward and address what you cannot say out loud.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Whether you're first or last when all is said and done, you can accomplish something today that is very important, if only to you. Get it done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A brief conversation is likely to reveal far more than it seems, but this will be clear to you only long after it is over. Reflect honestly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be the subject of a great deal of speculation, but you know what you're up to -- even if others don't. They're not the ones who count.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It will be much harder to stop once you've started today than it will be to take those first few steps. Something compelling is leading you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 210 -- A simple matter of taste must not be allowed to drive a wedge between you and someone with whom you're building something important.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Inspiration comes to you today from the strangest of sources -- though you may have had a hunch it would come into play soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find that there is absolutely no place to hide today, so whatever you're trying to conceal is best shared openly. You know why.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A certain endeavor may not be paying off as handsomely as you had hoped, but is that a reason to call a halt to it? Not yet, certainly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is not the time to abandon your efforts, even though a trend is against you. Stay focused; this will turn around soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can turn a simple vision into reality before the day is out, but don't make the mistake of thinking you can do anything at all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot successfully be all things to all people today; you must choose where best to focus your energies. Doing nothing is not an option.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Contentment today will result from a concerted effort to bring people together under a common banner. You're good at conflict resolution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That which is impossible for some may simply be difficult for you -- but it's something that you can actually do before this long day is out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which seems one way is actually very likely to be very different from the way it appears. Your productivity increases as a result of this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to reach out to someone and express your concern about an issue that's been intentionally overlooked for too long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The harmony you're after can only be yours today if you're willing to abandon a certain way of thinking that promotes conflict.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Success today may depend almost entirely on your ability to cooperate with another who, in the past, has been anything but an ally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Communication may break down for a time today as a result of technical snafus, but you can circumvent them and keep information flowing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may receive news from someone under you today that affects your entire decision-making process. Implement an alternative plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A brief encounter during the first part of the day stays with you long after it has ended, giving you a reason to rethink what is on your plate.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Time and money are likely to be spent in doses that are perhaps too large for the situation at hand. You make a key decision just in time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are almost certain to be caught in the middle of the action today without knowing what role you should play. You must follow another's lead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be time for you to reach out to another for guidance about a situation you've not kept abreast of -- but you're not too far behind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's likely to be your job at some point today to let others know where they're doing things correctly, and where they need to improve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your manner may be somewhat disarming today, which can work to your advantage. Don't overdo it, however, or it's likely to backfire on you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You receive several suggestions today that seem counterintuitive and even counterproductive. One above all, however, merits thought.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A new idea waits to be put into motion, and you've got some catching up to do before its time comes. Someone else can call the shots today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself filling the blanks today, but is that really the best use of your time or talent? Honest reflection is needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you hear through the grapevine today is likely to catch your attention far more than most rumors. There's an element of truth to it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something you are called upon to do today may be above your pay grade, but that isn't likely to prevent you from having a go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Improvements to yourself, your surroundings and the work you are doing can be quite remarkable, memorable and effective today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may be waiting for you to cast the deciding vote about something that has split your team in two. Some discussion is surely in order.