ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a keen sense of specifics and details today -- but take care that you don't lose sight of the big picture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your reaction to a chance encounter may leave others wondering what the big deal really is -- but you know that something big is coming.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble taking orders today, even from someone who is properly placed in a position to tell you what to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can find a way to serve your own needs and desires while fulfilling the wishes of someone in charge at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have trouble convincing others that what you have to say is based on fact, and not just on assumption and supposition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't misinterpret another's words or actions today. What you do as a result is likely to have far-reaching consequences.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Keep your eyes open for hidden opportunities and chance events that can change things quite dramatically for you today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your momentum may be halted today by a sudden development that you did not foresee. You're well equipped to deal with it, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not understand exactly what is happening behind the scenes, but you will surely appreciate the impact such events all have.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself waiting for something to change at this time, when in fact change itself is the last thing you can expect right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can introduce a friend or loved one to a new way of seeing things today. As a result, your relationship is likely to be much closer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have many questions today, but the answers are likely to come to you only after you put in a little extra work.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have been remembering a particular episode recently that resonates quite significantly throughout this unusual day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The questions you ask yourself today are more important than the answers they yield -- and you'll discover something about yourself, too.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll receive a piece of news today that affects how you view your own current circumstances, though you are not directly affected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not know how to broach a difficult situation with a friend or loved one, but he or she will help you break the ice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have the chance to show someone else just how much you know about your current project. It's not just a whim, surely!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Give yourself a little more time than usual today to accomplish something that you have actually been quite good at in the past.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to feel that you finally have something important under your belt, but you mustn't take it for granted. Keep practicing!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your perspective allows you to see things both for what they are, and for what they can afford you in the future. Enjoy the view.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be changing your mind about something that others are taking for granted. A minor conflict is likely to result; be ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll encounter something that puts a new spin on something you thought was nothing more than routine. An adventure begins.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have good reason to relive a past glory today -- and it won't simply be because you're in the mood. There are rewards in store.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to touch base with someone who is working on a different project; he or she is working with similar tools in a similar way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do much to improve your chances today -- provided, of course, that you recognize and acknowledge the difficulties you face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself engaged in an ideological conflict with someone who has supported you in some measure in the past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus on situations that promise to bring you rewards sooner rather than later -- if you can identify them upfront.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't try so hard to do things faster than anyone else; try, instead, to do them better than anyone else. Quality is the true measure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have something to present today that is worth waiting for -- but if you wait too long you may not be met with the enthusiasm you expect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The element of surprise can work in your favor today -- but guard against those who would use it against you! Such things go both ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That which worked for you yesterday can certainly work for you today -- though you may want to put a slightly different spin on it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you do for another today is likely to prove valuable to yourself as well. Things are working in a cyclical fashion at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The routine, mundane, ordinary and expected are not for you today, and you can certainly avoid them if you follow your instincts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A challenge comes to you in a form not immediately recognizable, but you'll be ready to swing into action when the time comes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What others have passed on recently is something you can accept as a viable option for yourself. Unusual developments must be considered.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your relationship with someone who has had a controlling influence over your life is about to change dramatically -- and for the better.