ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone far from home is in your thoughts consistently at this time. The reason will be clear when you put two and two together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be feeling the physical effects of some extra effort you recently put in. It will take you some time to recover fully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're feeling as though you have come to a standstill, but once you start something new, your energy level will rise considerably.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may be trying to compete with you on a level that is quite challenging to both of you, in different ways. Trust your instincts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be affected by a gravitational pull that comes from a source that is not yet known -- or at least, not fully understood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to see the quality of your work rise, even as you increase your overall output. Don't try to do too much at one time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're mistaking inspiration for something far less valuable, but by day's end you'll realize what's most important to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others will enjoy your contribution, especially if you are entirely true to yourself and go about delivering it in your own unique way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There may be those who are impatient and eager for you to join them, but you have questions about their true motives.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're trying to relive a past glory, but there are significant differences that you must get used to by day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're getting your information from the usual sources, but something doesn't seem quite right. It's time to dig a little deeper.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A promise comes to you from one who is eager to impress. That, in itself, may make the promise suspect in some ways. Use caution.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone far away is waiting on you to finish your part of a certain project so that he or she can swing into action. Don't delay.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A collaborative effort is affected when a partner raises a personal issue and everything comes to a stop for a short time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be sure to read all the fine print before trying to follow the instructions therein. A few challenges await.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be delighted to learn that your recent efforts have paid off, and that today's efforts may yield more than you had anticipated.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pay attention to what those around you are doing in response to a situation that no one saw coming. In their behavior lie valuable clues.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not have much time to get certain domestic chores completed to your own satisfaction, so don't delay!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't always follow the rules that you have set for yourself. Today, for example, you can do much you wouldn't ordinarily do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to encounter someone who rubs you the wrong way, but is that actually because he or she is very much like you?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may think that you have too much to do, but the truth is that it is all a matter of prioritizing and scheduling. You can do it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your ability to blend into the background will surely come in handy, but you must also know when it's your turn to shine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've learned a great deal from a certain mentor who is now confident that you can -- and should -- go it alone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend is asking for your opinion, but you may not know quite what to say. Indeed, sometimes honesty is not the best policy!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're keenly aware of what others are doing and saying all around you, but you mustn't let that hold you back in any way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your affairs and those of someone who has been on the periphery for some time are likely to become much more closely linked.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The desire to tend to another's needs over your own is often admirable, but today it may actually do more harm than good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A friend is turning up the heat a bit where a friendly competition is concerned. He or she doesn't know that you've been preparing for this!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your usual way of handling personal issues may not be the most effective today. In fact, you may actually want to procrastinate just a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The ordinary becomes extraordinary simply because of the way you react to it. Very little is exactly as it seems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to have more ideas earlier in the day than later, so why not get moving and start your work as soon as possible?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A game may present an unusual challenge to you. Pay attention to what other participants do, and follow suit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now you are ready to tackle what comes. What makes the difference? Ultimately, it's state of mind and overall perspective.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Any attempt at keeping a secret is likely to prove much more difficult than expected, though it may not seem so as the day begins.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be expected to solve a tricky puzzle, but you'll receive some good help from someone who has been in your shoes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your dealings with a certain someone are likely to take on varied and unexpected meanings. Are you ready for a few surprises?