ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be influenced against your will by someone whose motives are certainly questionable. A true friend steps in just in time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to change course once you get going today, so be sure that you are headed in the right direction! Get the latest info.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Outside influences affect you far more today than those that come from within. In the end, you will have the advantage; be patient.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Why is it that you are compelled at this time to do that which works against your own best interest? Do what makes the most sense today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll attract those who are curious about what you're up to, but you're not ready to reveal your plans. Offer a distraction if you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An agreement may be hard to negotiate today, but it must be done. Since when have you been put off by a challenge? This is something you can do!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can comfort someone who is going through a tough time -- but don't think that you know how to solve the problem. This is a unique situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been trying to say too much of late, so why not try a different approach today? Timing is of the utmost importance right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to work harder than most today to get the same results. This state of affairs is unavoidable but won't last long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are eager to see someone get just what he or she deserves -- but take care that you're not simply being selfish in your desires.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is paying attention to what you are doing, and you must be aware of when you are being watched today and when you aren't.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Speed is only one element of a current endeavor that you must consider; you must also strive for greater accuracy than you have in the past.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- In order to give yourself something you've long gone without, you may have to give up something that has been valuable to you for just as long.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be willing to make the trade another has offered you, but before the day is out, you can come up with an acceptable alternative.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Listen to what others are saying about you today and you'll learn a great deal about how you affect things even when going it alone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Just because someone is likely to clean up your mess doesn't mean it's a good idea to make it in the first place. Think of others!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself engaged in a war of words with someone who is just as much of an "expert" as you are. To the victor go the spoils!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to share your opinion about a certain development -- but it will be more important for you to listen to what others have to say.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Think about how the pieces come together today, and you'll be able to see the big picture while dealing with many of the smaller details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Listen to what others have to say today, and offer your input only when asked to do so. It's important to follow established protocol.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are wise to stay out of another's business today -- but you must be ready to react appropriately to whatever actions he or she takes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A cautious approach is advised, at least during the first part of the day in which you are still getting the lay of the land.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Do you want to hit the road today, or stay close to home? The choice is yours, and each option provides you with a welcome opportunity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- As you go about your business today, you must be aware of what others are doing as they go about theirs. All things are intertwined today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can be quite inventive today as you approach a problem that others cannot solve. Indeed, thinking out of the box is a virtual requirement!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are eager to find an outlet for your growing creative energy. Look no further than what a friend offers -- it will take you by surprise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot afford to let your mind wander today. Stick to the problem at hand, and don't let anyone tell you that a solution can't be found.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others are organizing a contest of sorts that you simply must participate in, as you'll have a chance to right a past wrong in the process.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be sure to make time for the unexpected today; despite your many appointments and responsibilities, you must be ready to face a few surprises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Repetition allows you to get something right that has taken quite some time to comprehend in the first place. You want to score a win!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your imagination is likely to lead you down some winding paths today -- but what you discover along the way gives you a distinct advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be the only person who knows how to solve a certain problem today -- and others are almost certain to give you the freedom to get it done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can shower those you love with all that you have today -- and you'll not be lacking anything when all is said and done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You risk much today by being oversensitive. Criticism is unavoidable, and you must take it in stride. Give another a piece of advice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to progress as expected today, but a few moments of thought will allow you to come up with an even better plan of action.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Showing someone what you're made of doesn't have to involve aggression of any kind. Indeed, a "soft pedal" approach wins the day.