ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have fallen prey to a rather devious deception recently. You can do much to repair your reputation -- though few hold it against you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are starting to pay attention to something you are doing that is quite unusual. You know that there may be quite a big payoff at the end!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't let anyone tell you what you are doing isn't worth it. You know what is at stake, and you know just how to avoid falling short.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may receive a familiar message today, but your reaction is likely to be anything but routine. A great deal is changing right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are getting used to the idea that things in the near future aren't likely to fall out the way you had expected -- and that it's a good thing!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You aren't likely to be showered with praise today, no matter how well you perform. It will be entirely up to you to keep your spirits up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are facing a challenge that you may not want to address directly -- but do you have a choice? Someone hasn't been playing by the rules.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to put someone's needs before your own -- but you must do so when the timing is just right. Guesswork won't cut it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can reveal unexpected strength today as you face a situation that was not of your making. A creative solution is at hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to want to shop around for the best bargains today. You mustn't settle on the first thing you find -- online or in a store.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone tried to make a deal with you that is no deal at all. You know better than anyone how to stretch your resources at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to receive a last call of sorts today. Fortunately, you are ready to do all that you are expected to do -- and then some.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to stop what you are doing today -- on more than one occasion -- to assess a situation that someone has gotten himself into.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must do all you can to avoid any sort of panic today. A calm, steady, rational, measured approach is what is required right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The earlier you can start your day, the better -- especially since someone has thrown a road block in your way without your knowing it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be willing to give another a bit more free rein today. He or she is learning from you -- but you have to take a more hands-off approach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can engage in a little shape-shifting today in order to escape being noticed doing something you don't want to reveal just yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your efforts will not go unappreciated today -- but you may not get the recognition you had hoped for until you make it clear it is deserved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Watch the clock today. You have only so much time available to you before the focus will be on someone whose needs rival your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There's a certain order to things that will make you feel more confident and capable. If you don't follow it, things will feel far too random.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have much on the line today. Say what you have to say, and move on. Do not dwell on any one issue once it has been addressed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to move everything up a bit today and tend to each thing earlier than you had originally scheduled. A surprise in in store.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will not be lacking motivation today, but you may not know what exact steps to take -- or what order to take them in. Observe others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you chip away at a certain task, bit by bit, from morning to night, you should be able to get it completed on time -- and under budget.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's important to put your personal stamp on things today, but you must remember to leave room for others to offer their input as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A loved one is in distress, clearly, but you may not know how to help just yet. You require more information -- and a new personal insight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be time to throw your hat in the ring today. You're going to have to put it all on the line if you're going to become more involved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've only just scratched the surface, as you know, but today you'll have time to devote to the further study of this key issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care you don't take rumors to heart today. You may not be able to avoid hearing what others are saying, but you can avoid reacting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A proposal is made that raises your eyebrows, perhaps -- but after some thought, you're likely to decide that it's one you must accept.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your day will be made today when a certain someone pokes his or her head in your door. What happens after that may become the stuff of legend!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Logic may not enable you to come to a full understanding of what is going on today -- but if you engage your common sense you will do well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can dislike a certain behavior without engaging in it today -- and that's the way to maintain your sanity when among certain people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive some harsh feedback today -- but you'll want to consider the source when deciding to listen to it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must address central issues one by one today, and not in one giant clump. Though they are related, each deserves complete attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are more than willing to do what someone needs done today -- but you're uncertain of the timing. Do nothing without being told!