ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep moving in the same direction today and your every effort will pay off in some way. Unplanned side trips may prove quite costly right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A new opportunity shines very brightly right now, but you haven't yet considered what it might cost to prepare yourself to give it a try.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be surprised by someone else's performance today, as it is likely to seem remarkably similar to your own. Was this intentional?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you thought was unique is actually not, and what you figured everyone would be doing is something you alone may enjoy at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Check your schedule before accepting a "last minute" invitation today. Don't add to your workload until you've checked some jobs off the list.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You run the risk of having your ambition run away with you today, especially when you see what someone else is doing. Don't get carried away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Whether you consider yourself lucky or unlucky today, the fact is that you will have something significant to accomplish -- and remember.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let assumptions or, worse, superstitions keep you from doing what you want to do today. The path forward is wide open.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may affect someone else in a manner that seems inconceivable to you at first, but you can't deny how someone else feels, can you?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be quite as successful as you might hope today, but almost all of your efforts will pay off to some degree. Prepare for tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself entangled in a situation that keeps you from devoting your energies to an assigned task until rather late in the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Influences that you don't recognize are likely to be felt all day, and in ways that make you think that some people are working against you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can surprise a friend today by being where you thought you couldn't be -- and you are best not to call attention to yourself when you do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be thinking about the many small changes that could be made in the next weeks or months, but are you entertaining too many such ideas?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to get the attention you want or need today without stepping forward and announcing your presence in some creative way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be close to a decision that will have far-reaching ramifications no matter which way you go. The key issue is a personal one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone who agrees with you in principle may have suggestions for you with regard to your methods -- and you are best to listen to them all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Avoid knee-jerk reactions today. Take the time to judge what you see and hear with care, and don't let past experience influence you too much.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can find the positive even when others are suffering from an abundance of negativity, and today that skill will serve you quite well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do something today to prepare the road ahead for someone who is going to have to make a journey without your usual assistance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Progress requires nothing more of you today than to put one foot in front of the other. You needn't complicate matters more than that!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- News you receive today may have you rethinking something you'd already decided. By day's end you should realize you're on the right track.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to learn whether your approach to a certain issue will win the approval of others. Don't rush this process in any way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have much to look forward to, but take care you don't neglect current interests and responsibilities! Get today's jobs done!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can give something a try today without making a full commitment in order to determine whether it's really for you or not.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't be so keen on outdoing a rival that you push yourself too far too fast today. You must be sure to respect your own boundaries.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There may be times during the day in which you come to doubt your own intentions, but if you keep moving in the same direction all will be well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Environmental influences are disturbing many of your routines at this time. You may find it necessary to take a break and enjoy new scenery.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If at first you don't find the right partner today, keep looking. They're out there, and they're ready and willing to accompany you right away.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Despite being energetic and enthusiastic you may not be able to go the distance today for reasons that are largely beyond your control.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You cannot afford to spread yourself too thin today. Focus on one or two endeavors that will give you more than they take away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in need of some motivation today, and you can have it simply by looking in the direction of one with a remarkable track record.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to do what you have planned for the day without the involvement of an assistant -- or, perhaps, an accomplice!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- One accomplishment leads to another today, and so on, until you reach a point at which you may ask why doing more is even necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can build upon what you did successfully some time ago if you're willing to take a little less in compensation to start with.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble figuring out how the same effort as before can bring you equal reward. You're going to have to make adjustments.