ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not want to respond in kind when someone reaches out to you today; there are elements at play that require a different touch.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are capable of wielding some serious force today, but you must take care that you're not doing anything out of proportion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you say and do in response to some surprising queries are likely to impress the powers-that-be today. An offer may be forthcoming.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may be more difficult than usual today to prepare for something that you thought was merely routine. A few surprises wait for you, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you know will prove valuable to you and to those around you today -- but what you don't know may be more important in a stranger sense.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be on the verge of something that can grow very quickly once you've begun in earnest. Don't hesitate to ask questions of the experts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be required to navigate some unusual ground today; the footing may be stable, but the geography presents a number of surprises.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may get more than you bargain for today when you ask questions of those who are on the periphery. They've been paying attention, clearly!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to travel farther than expected today in order to gather what you need to make things happen back home. Schedule wisely!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in the midst of preparing for something that is as yet unclear. Answers to questions lead to more questions, but they'll be answered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't have a lot of time to spare today -- nor are you overflowing with resources. You must be economical on both counts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have the chance to show someone what you're capable of doing, and you're likely to shine under pressure. You attract new fans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to settle for something that is not quite right today, if only to ensure that someone else gets what he or she really wants.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must pay close attention to the clock today, and let no seconds tick by without being of some use. Time wasted is time lost.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may finally see what it is you've been trying to convince them of for quite some time. The pace picks up as a result, and progress is made.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to be competitive today, but you'll also want to avoid a head-to-head contest with someone who may be better equipped.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're at a safe distance from an apparent danger, you can study it and maintain some measure of safety. Move closer at your own risk, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Sorting through things that just will not cooperate with you may prove frustrating today, but a certain degree of organization is necessary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you've heard through the grapevine recently may be confirmed today -- in real time and with solid evidence. This changes everything.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you want may not be entirely accessible to you today, but with a little work, you can surely see it move closer than ever before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want very badly to make your mark in some way, but there are many bad ideas floating around out there that you want to avoid!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have room to do more today than usual. A daring move on your part can put others in their place -- but remember, it's all in fun!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may require careful guidance today as you explore territory that is foreign to you. You won't need this kind of help very much longer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You want to gather only the best teammates today -- which means that there are some past associates who won't be part of today's endeavors.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be able to change someone's mind today about a key issue -- but take care that he or she doesn't try to change yours. You must stand firm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A chance encounter proves pivotal to you today. What might happen tomorrow remains shrouded in mystery, though certain signs are evident.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can score a personal victory today without causing anyone else to rack up a loss. This is possible only because of what you know.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can put more than one skill on display today, but don't try to do everything on your own. You must leave room for others to participate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be talked about today -- but isn't that better than not being talked about, all things considered? You want to be noticed, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll enjoy more than one sign of good things to come -- but that doesn't mean a simple mistake can't derail everything. Use caution.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The depth of your knowledge of a certain topic is likely to be tested in some way today. Take care not to make any careless errors.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to study the difference today between what is evident and what is not -- and how they both affect you, independently and together.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may get the chance to review certain key issues with a friend or partner today before you are required to put your knowledge to the test.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Much depends upon your ability to see all sides of a certain issue today. Others will be sure to argue, and you'll want to argue right back!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can create far more today than you have in the recent past, and your efforts are sure to be noticed. This will prove a step up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will want to give a little less and get a little more today, which is very different from your pattern the past days or weeks.