ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to receive a piece of advice that stops you in your tracks today -- perhaps literally. Interpreting it correctly is key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to reconcile what someone else says with what you know to be true. You will almost surely want to investigate further.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a rival may have come to an impasse today; why not suggest that you work together to overcome this obstacle?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can avoid many of the traps that others are falling into at this time -- but there is one that you may find impossible to avoid right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can suggest another way of doing things when you see those around you failing again and again when trying the same thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to reveal something about yourself today without even knowing it, but the result can be an advantage by day's end.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you call "strategy" someone else is likely to call an accident -- but in truth, you've worked hard to devise a plan that works for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will have to weigh some complex evidence today in order to come up with an answer to a mystery plaguing more than just yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Whether or not you are feeling up to the challenge, what you have to do today will not go away -- so now is the time to push forward!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are likely to hit upon a new idea today that you are perfectly willing to share with others -- and they will accept it wholeheartedly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will almost surely find yourself ahead of the rest today, simply because you understand the rules more than anyone else.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're more than willing to do what is necessary today, but you don't want to be spinning your wheels doing what will yield no results.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is not the time to insist on anything, but rather you will fare best if you employ logical persuasion. You may have to compromise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find the day quite monotonous until someone presents an option that you haven't considered before. Things are looking up!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be ready to endure something that happens only because you are hedging your bets and hoping for something else. This strategy may work!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- One or two episodes today prove more interesting than anything else that happens to you, in large part because of who else is involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any decisions you make today can have a major impact on the affairs of those around you. This is a responsibility you must not shirk!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you are able to put up with today is sure to surprise those whose skin is much thinner than your own. Steer clear of any negativity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) --- It may take you longer today to do something you had thought would be simple and straightforward -- but you overlooked one key circumstance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've devised a project that will take some doing to get started. It will also require you to assemble a crack team; don't wait!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Walk a friend through some unfamiliar territory today, and soon he or she will be up to speed and your collaboration can begin.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It may be time to address a certain habit of yours more directly than ever before. Is it one that can be broken? Be honest!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself bringing up the rear if you're not careful; do what you can to secure yourself a place near the front of the line.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A secret desire may be revealed today -- but after your initial embarrassment you will find that you have much more freedom as a result.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been teaching important lessons of late, but today you're likely to learn one of your own -- and be quite thankful for it, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Patience is the key that can unlock many doors today. Any show of force is likely to prove an error you cannot easily unmake.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your thinking is sound, but you may not be considering options that are more unusual or rare. It's time to give one of them a try, certainly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Avoid threats of any kind today and you'll almost surely get what you want. The more you work with others rather than against them, the better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you do today is likely to surprise many -- including yourself. What you do afterward may put you in a whole new category of accomplishment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone who doesn't know you at all is trying to "sum you up," so it may be time for you to step in and set the record straight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A radical idea is put forward today, and whether or not it is yours, you're going to want to see just how far it can take you -- and how fast.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which has to be done today is something you mostly want to avoid -- or have in the past. Build up your courage!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- All's well that ends well -- but you don't know that things are ready for their conclusion, do you? You must keep looking ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be facing some stiff competition very soon, so be sure to take the time to prepare -- and to acquire any and all tools you may need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been second-guessing yourself lately, and that has to stop. You have quite a challenge to overcome, and you must be confident.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can give yourself a much-needed boost today, and help a friend at the same time. Such multitasking may be required more and more.