ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Today you'll understand at last why things happened the way they did at a particular juncture in the past. What's tomorrow look like?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to take almost everything you hear today with the proverbial grain of salt. Not even you have all the facts at your fingertips.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When it's time to take a break, you must take a break, unless you want to risk a kind of exhaustion from which it's very hard to recover.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A loved one is likely to object to one of your plans for the day, so negotiation will surely be in order. Perhaps you should reschedule.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may be more difficult than usual today to manage your time, but you must do so if you're going to complete something that's actually overdue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others may believe what they are told today, but you know that it's merely a tall tale meant to entertain. You're not about to be deceived.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to do things much more quickly than anticipated, but once you get in the swing of it, you'll have no trouble maintaining your pace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- News received about an old friend has you remembering fondly something that wasn't as pleasant at the time. Why not forgive and forget?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Once you find the silver lining in today's ominous cloud, you'll be free of someone else's unrealistic expectations. Take a breath!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As you inspire others, so you will surely be inspired in turn -- and when you're ready, you'll be able to do something truly impressive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what's coming and you know it's approaching more quickly than anyone previously expected. You can show everyone what "ready" means.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in no mood to be ordered about by someone who is only nominally in charge -- but your only alternative is to make too much of a fuss.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have a choice to make when you are slighted by someone unintentionally. Your reaction may set the tone for the next few days.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you experienced in recent days means more to you now that you understand it all better. Lessons learned can be taught to others today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to clash with someone over something that is merely a matter of taste, but you're likely in no mood to compromise today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can do something to improve your immediate situation today, but you'll have to play a long game if you really want to feel successful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Instructions you were given some time ago will serve you well today as you grapple with something similar to what you were dealing with then.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be compelled to do something you normally wouldn't, but in the end, no one is really going to notice that you've done something unusual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Anything you do today that has real meaning and import is certainly worth doing and will be valued by others -- but you'll have to work hard!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can combine a good idea with a better idea and come up with the best possible idea under your current circumstances. Allies support you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not understand what is going on with you today, but you're not feeling quite right. Is it time for an expert opinion?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A search yields more than what you were looking for today -- but take care it's actually not too much for you to handle. Use caution.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- How you experience certain developments today will differ dramatically from how a friend does, and you can learn much as a result.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which has eluded you for quite some time is likely to become available quite by surprise -- but you'll be ready to take advantage of it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may require the help of a trusted ally today in order to catch up with what's been going on while you've been tending to other things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A quick look behind the scenes will tell you all you need to know about what's been going on around you lately. It's time for some organizing!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If it's change you're after, you're going to have to bring it about on your own while you are yet its sole proponent. Others join you soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are seeing things a certain way today, and if you want others to share your particular vision, you can show them the light by day's end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Questions yield answers today, surely, but not at the pace you would prefer. You must be patient and let certain things develop organically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let any details escape your notice today. When it's time for you to swing into action, you can do so with great enthusiasm.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Taking orders will not likely be your strong suit today, but you shouldn't react to that by giving them. Listen to everyone's good ideas.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone else may take convincing before you receive permission to get started on something rather unusual. You can be quite persuasive!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A misinterpretation of a message received from a teammate is likely to cause a delay of sorts today -- but recovery can be quick.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take a look around you today and you'll discover that there are a lot of new opportunities available for you to explore. Which is best?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to bring everything to a stop for a time today in order to deal with someone else's problem. A big delay can be avoided.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Information you give another today may not be enough to solve a particularly tricky puzzle, but the last few pieces are made available.