ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can get more done during morning hours than you had planned, leaving you with ample time to indulge in a personal pleasure later on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to do something in a very strange way today in order for it to have the effect you desire. Use your imagination!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- While trying to maximize your stability, you may encounter someone who threatens to overturn the entire boat. It's time for you to step in.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may experience something of a rough ride today, as you stop and start quite suddenly to address the unexpected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to receive the support you expect -- and, by all accounts, deserve. Take care that you don't become complacent, however!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're getting used to something that is in no way advantageous, but you should continue working toward its eradication.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Tension rises today, and you're in a position to ease it when you can. No one else is likely to have quite the right touch.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Overindulgence today is sure to win you more than physical ills; the criticism you receive may be harder to deal with than anything else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are creeping closer, ever closer, to a precipice. It's a personal situation, but one you may want to share with a friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Everything makes a difference today, and that which you ignore or overlook is likely to do more to slow you down than anything else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to be alone when dealing with a certain tricky situation, but all you really need is for someone to watch your back.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can keep things carefully in balance throughout much of the day -- until an unexpected guest throws things out of whack.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can be anything you want to be, as long as you take the time to fully prepare and equip yourself with all the right tools.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Agreement is not the be-all and end-all today, but debate can surely improve everyone's awareness of certain key issues. Lead the discussion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You shouldn't have to give up on a dream today. Do what you can to further your plans, and someone else will benefit as well. Stay on schedule.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A decision made early in the day pays off quite handsomely. If you are forced to delay, however, there may be a heavy price to pay.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know just what has to be done today, and you're ready to do it. Someone reminds you that something else must be accomplished simultaneously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Certain pressures mount today, but you can take everything in stride -- provided you are not pushed out of your comfort zone by a rival.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- How you view a coming trial will make all the difference today; you'll want to remain positive, confident and forward-thinking at all times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let anyone tell you you're not doing something for the right reasons. You are, though you may be the only one who knows it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Travel is in the picture, but you may be heading off in a direction that is quite different from the one you had originally planned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- All manner of influences keep you from doing something the way you had anticipated. Still, you can get it done on time and under budget.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may adopt one or two very unusual methods today, but they are likely to prove more effective because you are the one employing them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be surprised at how fast things happen all around you today. You can keep up, surely, but you may have to make one small sacrifice.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The "official" rules and regulations seem devised to stand in your way, but you're taking personally something that is entirely random.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are playing an important role at this time, but not everyone understands what you have to gain by doing so. You can explain!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can surely be remembered for what you do today, but you must be sure it is for all the right reasons. You want to be famous, not infamous.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel your self-control slipping away as the day progresses, but you must do all you can to keep yourself from lashing out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have been making many small changes lately, and not everyone is going to be supportive. It's time to deal with the naysayers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to weigh your chances with great care today before putting a new plan in motion. Your critics are silenced by day's end, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been trying to reach someone whose attention has been elsewhere -- but that's likely to change today. Your skills make a statement.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- How you get along with teammates and rivals will make all the difference today. You don't want to be forced to behave out of character.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can win now, or you can win later -- but "later" brings with it one or two additional gains. This decision will be tough to make.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to listen to someone who is eager to share all he or she knows about this, that or the other thing. You'll learn something!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to step in and separate conflicting parties today. Use care, and do all you can to keep yourself and your teammates safe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An early start yields results almost immediately, but that doesn't mean you'll be ahead of the game all day long. You can expect a delay.