ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Self-study can yield a few very important discoveries today that you'll be able to put to use in a practical manner almost immediately.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Just because something isn't required doesn't mean it's not worth doing today. You'll want to get in someone's good graces, by all means.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be thinking too much of financial gain and not enough of the kind of profit that cannot be as easily measured. What do you really need?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An evaluation of past performance needn't dissuade you from doing something just as difficult today. Immediate rewards may be considerable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to get one job done today before taking on another -- especially if they require very different skill sets. Take time to adjust!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Anyone who thinks they have a better grasp of key situations than you is suffering from self-deception. You surely have the answers today!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something is likely to be revealed to you today that changes your thinking about certain issues to which you are currently dedicated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be required to venture into unknown territory today, and you must take all necessary precautions in order to keep others safe as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone who usually plays a key role in your affairs may go "AWOL" today, and you'll be required to pick up the slack without hesitation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can give someone the kind of help that you recently received when you most needed it, and the results are sure to win much praise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to do anything today that can possibly spark controversy or, worse, complicate an already difficult situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to break down your motives into primary, secondary, and tertiary today in order to give those that are most important their due.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're walking a certain path that is likely to present one surprise after another as you make your way toward your intended destination.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may discover today that you cannot fully control a situation that you helped bring about, and others may be expecting you to do more.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you know about an emergent situation will hold you in good stead throughout the day -- as long as you are the one calling the shots.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to achieve more than expected today -- if you follow the signs and signals someone else set up for you ahead of time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A simple change of attitude can help you salvage a situation that others think is now a "lost cause." Any adjustment you make should work quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Events that have the greatest impact on your own personal affairs today will be those that require you to engage assistance to address.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Make sure that your thinking adds up today before expressing yourself openly to those who may be critical of what you say and do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take the time to study a past success and you'll realize that you may be perfectly poised to do even better today if given the chance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Focus on dynamics on the home front, and don't make the mistake of thinking that the status quo cannot be changed. You know what's best!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to let someone else drive the bus today as you focus on your own personal needs. You'll be back in the driver's seat soon!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may receive news from another today that shakes up your view of the way things are -- or should be. It's time to get some answers!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself backed into a corner today if you're not careful to remain nimble and reactive. Don't let your guard down!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A minor misunderstanding can evolve into a major rift if you're not willing to acknowledge your part in the confusion. Tell the truth!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is working on a plan to displace you in some way in the days to come. You can make it plain today that you're not going anywhere!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you try to do today is likely to have an unusual impact on your "audience." This may be a sign that it's time to try something entirely new.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Indicators tell you that now is the time to make that move you've been planning for a while. You can take advantage of a surprise opportunity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be ready for things to progress more quickly than expected today. Once you're immersed in a certain situation you must go the distance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A surprise comes your way today that will require some unpacking once you've regained your equilibrium. Ultimately this will make sense.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Time is on your side today, but you mustn't waste a moment of it lest you find yourself racing against the clock at a highly sensitive moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can have a meaningful interaction with a new friend today that promises major gains in the days and weeks to come. Make a new plan!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have been accused of manufacturing that which isn't true, but today you can demonstrate that what you've said is legitimate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to get started on something new today, but you must first tie up a few loose ends -- and address one or two personal issues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The work you do today will demonstrate to anyone watching that you have what it takes to tackle a coming challenge. You'll be ready!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can score a major accomplishment today simply by doing what you know must be done given current circumstances. You'll impress the boss.