ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your power is on the rise, and your influence is being felt far and wide. Take care, however, that you don't start thinking you are invincible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The bigger they are, the harder they fall -- or so goes the adage. Today, you witness a demonstration that teaches an invaluable lesson.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may come across someone who isn't ready or willing to listen to reason. If it comes down to a contest of wills, you've got the edge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stepping a little outside of your comfort zone today can actually prepare you for a challenge that is fast coming your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be ready for some intense interaction early in the day. Once this period has passed, you can do things in a more routine manner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a rival may realize that there's more value in working together than against each other. Is this possible? Can it start now?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A new project beckons, but you may not feel prepared just yet. A little reading and a little experimentation give you the boost you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be fighting against certain influences that have only recently begun being felt. You have a sense of where this is all leading.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things are likely to continue along their current path for a while, but you'll have the chance to try something new before the day is out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be quite restless today, but there's little you can do now to feel more productive. Things are likely to change tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone in your care may not be following instructions, and you have only so much time in which to teach the importance of doing so.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can approach certain tasks and responsibilities in a new way today, and not only increase your own enjoyment, but your productivity as well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You and a partner are bringing much of value to the table, but you may feel as though an unfair burden is being placed on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to put in a little extra effort today in order to see everything come out as expected. A certain obstacle slows you down.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may want to shift your perspective some today in order to get a better look at what others insist is quickly coming your way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A familiar strategy pays off handsomely today. You have the opportunity to welcome a new player to your team and improve your game plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to raise the bar and increase your productive output. A friend or partner is ready to unveil a new plan that you can implement today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can learn much from a younger compatriot even as you teach him or her a thing or two about what is coming up. You're in this together!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not like the sound of something you are told by an "official," but your own investigation uncovers a few surprising truths.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A new strategy needs a little "massaging" today before it really starts to yield results. You can perhaps use some extra "training," too.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're suspicious of someone who is working behind the scenes. See if you can increase the level of direct communication today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may become more excited today about something that isn't likely to affect you for some time. What you foresee gives you a boost.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not have much help today, but if you simply establish and maintain a comfortable pace you can get almost everything done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot afford to drift too far out of your comfort zone today. What you are told in a moment of stress gives you food for thought.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can get more done during morning hours than you had planned, leaving you with ample time to indulge in a personal pleasure later on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to do something in a very strange way today in order for it to have the effect you desire. Use your imagination!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- While trying to maximize your stability, you may encounter someone who threatens to overturn the entire boat. It's time for you to step in.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may experience something of a rough ride today, as you stop and start quite suddenly to address the unexpected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to receive the support you expect -- and, by all accounts, deserve. Take care that you don't become complacent, however!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're getting used to something that is in no way advantageous, but you should continue working toward its eradication.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Tension rises today, and you're in a position to ease it when you can. No one else is likely to have quite the right touch.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Overindulgence today is sure to win you more than physical ills; the criticism you receive may be harder to deal with than anything else.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are creeping closer, ever closer, to a precipice. It's a personal situation, but one you may want to share with a friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Everything makes a difference today, and that which you ignore or overlook is likely to do more to slow you down than anything else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to be alone when dealing with a certain tricky situation, but all you really need is for someone to watch your back.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can keep things carefully in balance throughout much of the day -- until an unexpected guest throws things out of whack.