ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- As the clock ticks and the winds change, you'll certainly come to understand how important it is to use available time to your advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Just as an Aries associate is dealing with subtle changes, you can do things to ensure that a lot stays very much the same -- at least for now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone you know is trying to exert influence over you that you instinctively want to resist -- even though doing so may be a serious error.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you want and what you need are not the same, but you capture each separately, provided you can spell out the difference to yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An attempt to show off for someone you've only just met isn't likely to go as planned -- but your ability to laugh at yourself saves the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more you believe in someone peddling the impossible, the more you will be endangering yourself and others. Stick to what is real.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are you adequately prepared for the challenge that will come your way in the guise of "negotiation"? You must know what's going on!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Whether or not you are fully immersed in a certain endeavor today will determine in large part what is possible tomorrow. What do you want?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you doing all you can to assist a friend in need? Today, your expertise can serve you both very well, but only if your timing is right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you're not so serious today that you are unable to enjoy what someone else brings to the table at a critical juncture.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're on something of a streak, and you want it to last. For that to happen you must be willing to share a little more with your allies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A conflict may arise today between you and one who thinks they know you well. What happens proves that you both have something to learn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your goals are within reach, though the path you'll forge in getting to them may surprise you. A straight line is likely not possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Starting will be far more difficult than stopping today, but the most important thing will be maintaining a steady pace -- no matter what happens.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can impress those who are looking on today simply by following your instincts and letting the results shine as brightly as possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Options may not fit into an easily defined category today, nor will the plans you've already devised. Some improvisation is surely necessary.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep your eye on the clock today and don't let yourself lose track of what is available to you. Mismanagement can be quite dangerous.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It will be quite difficult to stay in the game today while hiding your head in the sand. You must make an active decision to be involved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find that you're the most positive person you know today, despite certain doubts and insecurities that have recently surfaced.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to face each and every development with the same calm stoicism today, but you'll surely keep your emotions under control.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The talents you are exploring may not be new, but what you are discovering that you can do with them certainly is.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- With a little help and proper timing, you should be able to accomplish everything on the list today -- even that which is most difficult.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is waiting for you to swing into action, but you may not be aware of it -- yet. When the time comes, it'll be clear what you must do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot afford to throw everything behind an ally today; some of what you have must be saved for an unavoidable personal challenge.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to learn something about a friend today that changes your thinking slightly about what you've been through together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You needn't be restrained today by the things that are holding others back. Enjoy the freedom you've worked so hard to give to yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What begins as nothing more than fun and games is likely to be very serious business by day's end, in part because of your own unexpected attitude.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The information you gather today can be put to good use, sure, but perhaps not quite yet. You must prepare for something only you see coming.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you're facing today is not your only option, and you must be sure to acknowledge the others before you are forced to make your final decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have much to think about as others give you what you've asked for -- and more. This is a puzzle that should actually be fun to solve!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Readiness is likely to be a top concern today, and if you have to ask yourself, "For what?," you must take a close look at the past few days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You would be wise to include someone else in your planning today, just to ensure that you're not missing something possibly significant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to keep an accurate record of all you do today so that when the time comes -- soon! -- you'll be able to report accurately.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can fill downtime today with activities that will prove to have been productive when all is said and done. Don't just sit there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to learn something that someone else close to you already knows. A friendly competition may heat up when you're ready for it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't let anyone push you into a situation that results in a net loss of some kind. You can control how vulnerable you are today.