ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take a more down-to-earth approach to things today, and you'll find that others are more willing to give you what you want when you want it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be asked a few questions today that will require some time to figure out. Don't be tempted to speak before you are truly ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can explore more than your own potential today, but also the potential of one who is eager to be guided by you. You're in this together now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You encounter an unusual problem toward midday that tends to reverse any trends established during morning hours. This isn't a bad thing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Success and failure are both very real possibilities today, though by "hanging tough" you can increase your odds of success considerably.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The impact of what you do today will be felt tomorrow, almost assuredly. You can do little to change course right now, but that's OK!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Positive attitudes and forward motion let others see you for what you really are, and they will acknowledge your considerable contributions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may receive congratulations for something that you don't fully understand. Later in the day, more information comes to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you have to say can affect others quite dramatically today, especially if you say it the way you think it. Be direct, by all means.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you feeling like an expert today? If not, you may want to let someone else take the wheel -- but if so, you can surely win the day!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have something to tell a loved one that you fear will not be taken well. This is a necessary risk right now, so let it out!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are qualified to do what you have been asked to do; there is no doubt. Your current attitude, however, may stand in your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Stick with the people you know and love today. Now is not the time for you to venture into unknown territory. Feeling good takes work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are more able to talk about sensitive issues than most others, so you must be willing to lead any conversation where it has to go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Arrangements you've made may not hang together today, because someone has thrown a wrench in the works. You probably can't fix this alone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Hard work today yields good results, but not necessarily those that you were anticipating. A friend surprises you with an announcement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your heart and your head are not in perfect alignment right now, and the imbalance is preventing you from seeing things in the proper light.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know where a good friend is coming from today, but you may not be able to close the gap between you just yet. That will take time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Doing the right thing today is as simple as following your instincts. You know that you're on the right path and when you're being tempted.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're on a roll, and you can enjoy a great deal of activity that pushes all of your pleasure buttons. A friend comes along for the ride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Much depends on how you feel about a coming challenge. Readiness is mostly a state of mind; do you need to adjust your attitude?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be feeling quite yourself today, but that shouldn't stop you from doing the thing you've set out to do. Help is available.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to put your faith in those who have proven trustworthy in the past. You must believe what you are told -- and tell the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your instincts have served you well in the past 24 to 48 hours, but today you may find that you are dangerously off course.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to get into a shouting match with anyone today, but disagreements will have to be worked out. You can do so quietly!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are ready to go, but you may have to wait until someone else joins you -- and there's no telling when that will be. Use the time wisely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have a plan in the making, surely, but you're not at liberty to share any part of it just yet -- no matter how much other people ask.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Inquiring minds may be your greatest roadblock today; if you can get past those who simply want to know too much, you can progress quickly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A long-term conflict may be coming to an end, and this gives you room to breathe a bit -- and to maneuver more freely as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You needn't state your case today in any terms but those you most understand; what's important is that you believe what you are saying.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be in line for a promotion or other work-related recognition or reward today, but don't put all your eggs into this one basket.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a friend may be at odds today over something that is really quite trivial. This is an exercise in futility; no one can win.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to sift through information very carefully today to make sure that what you have is updated and usable in current efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to wait until the road ahead clears before you can move forward at anything like the speed you desire. Be patient!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself dealing with the unexpected again and again throughout a day that sends you off in several directions at once.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's the little things that can get you down today -- but they needn't! Focus on the big picture and you'll know just where you fit in.