ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to be affected by issues surrounding official policies. You don't want to bring career tensions home with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It shouldn't surprise you all that much today when what you see is not quite what you get. Things have been suspicious for a while now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be taken by surprise by someone who works behind the scenes. How you adjust to a certain change speaks to your overall expertise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a rival can come to a tentative agreement today, keeping things from spiraling out of control. Others appreciate your continued efforts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as though you have nothing left to give, but when the chips are down, you'll be able to come through for someone who needs you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The timing of an unexpected demand may not be in line with your overall plans -- but there are adjustments you can make to maximize efficiency.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be expected to go somewhere you cannot get to, or complete something you cannot do. It's certainly a good time to negotiate more actively.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Where others are lacking, you can certainly pick up the slack. Many people are trying to emulate you, but no one equals your resolve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be unusually emotional today about an issue that usually leaves you cold -- if it prompts any reaction at all. What's different?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A personal realization affects your productivity at the workplace today. You may have a surprise announcement to make toward day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Though a replacement may not equal a former partner's abilities, you can certainly forge a lasting bond and increase overall effectiveness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not see the humor in a situation that someone close to you finds very funny indeed. Is it you, or is something else at play?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A difference of opinion must not be allowed to slow or stop the progress you are making at this time. You must be willing to compromise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must not vacillate today; you must be willing to stick to your guns and challenge anyone who would challenge you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A certain task may require a little extra effort, but you are able to give it -- and then some. Indeed, this may prove a banner day for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- While the insults are flying, you'll want to steer clear. You must not get yourself mixed up in anything so pointless at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not understand someone else's approach, but you can appreciate that he or she is doing what can be done. It's time to join forces, perhaps.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been missing something that, once found, will prove quite important to you. A friend has words for you, and you may be surprised.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You cannot do it all yourself -- nor should you. Today, you must be patient while you allow others to do their jobs as assigned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good time for you to show someone else how it's done -- and you can do so without seeming to be cocky or fishing for praise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must realize that if you are new on the scene, you're not likely to be given every opportunity; you're going to have to wait your turn.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can try something that you've not tried before, but you mustn't expect to be successful the first time. You must put in some practice!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's never too late to do your best, and today the climate is just right for you and those who wish to join forces with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be honest in your assessment of your work right now; any self-deception can only work against you -- now, as always.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do something just in time, which saves someone else a world of trouble -- and, quite possibly, heartache. You're something of a hero!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Close work with an ally gives you more than progress; it gives you peace of mind. You can accomplish something others thought you couldn't.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time for you to consider doing something that you would never have considered even a day or two ago. Things are changing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Assistance you receive today may come under suspicion by others, as it gives you a boost that may seem, to some, against the rules.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to go from here to there many times today before you have gotten everything done on your list. You must increase travel efficiency.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An enjoyable relationship gets more so today, even though both you and another are dealing with a shared hardship.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble swallowing what someone else is trying to pass off to you, but his or her motives are pure -- at least for now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone from the past makes contact today -- or is trying to do so. You'll want to keep your eyes and ears open for all kinds of signals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Expecting a different outcome today is rather pointless if you're not willing to try something different in the first place.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others may recognize your expertise in a given area, but that doesn't mean that you're going to have your way. You must be persuasive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your confidence may be threatened by a situation that comes upon you entirely by surprise. What you know may actually come into question.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself reviewing a plan and deciding that it's not right for you at this moment. Will you make changes?