Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is a 9 -- Associates provide a sounding board. Call them in for a quick meeting. Make sure you got the orders straight. Discuss sensitive issues. Set long-range goals. Schedule them. Relax.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is an 8 -- Get more coaching. Amazingly, you'll win converts. Work faster and make more money. Keep at it. There's a happy ending to this story. Friends offer good advice.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today is a 7 -- It's okay to double-check your work, privately. Accept a challenge. Create the marketing or advertising strategy. Follow words with actions. Talk your way into a very good deal.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today is a 9 -- Adapt ideas to current needs. Use brains rather than brawn. Talking things over will solve the problem peacefully. Take charge. You'll figure out how to pay for it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 6 -- Wait to see what develops. Talk over your ideas with family. The right words come more easily now. Compromise is achieved. Stay on course. Get your message across.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 9 -- Ask friends with experience. Talking about issues now seems a lot easier than it was yesterday. Consider dream images. Reveal your true feelings. Some assembly is required.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is an 8 -- The wheels are in motion. Talk it over. Accept a gift. Invest in your communications system. Write down long-range goals with attainable targets that call you to action.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 9 -- Play by relaxed rules. Use your wits. You're especially persuasive. Meditate in the bath or shower. Make an amazing discovery. Choose a confidant carefully. They love you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 7 -- Send somebody else ahead. Hold out for the best deal. Think about what you'll study next. The message gets through. Notice what you've got. Follow your heart.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 9 -- Listen carefully, and accept a child's suggestion. Logic works. Harvest hidden treasure. The truth works wonders. All's well that ends well. You're especially cute now.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is an 8 -- Reassess your assets. Prioritize household improvements. Weigh your future options. Pay back a debt. Share your feelings openly. Keep track of earnings. Read directions. Keep it simple.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 7 -- The news is basically good. Let others sort out the details. Money's available. The more you learn, the easier it gets. Share the results in a few words.