ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know better what someone else wants -- or so you think. When push comes to shove, however, you must bend to his or her wishes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are better equipped to do what you must do today than you have been at any time in the recent past. The time is now -- don't miss the chance!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You believe in something that others may doubt, but you're not likely to give that much thought. If it works for you, that's what counts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to ask for what you want today; you cannot expect to receive anything on a silver platter or out of the blue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to put something aside in order to focus on a key issue that only arises today. You can gather forces to address it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you consider only a joke is likely to be taken quite seriously by some today -- and you'll have some explaining to do as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do much to help another through a tough time today -- especially when the time comes to slow down and do things more deliberately.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The steps you take to accomplish something today take you down an unfamiliar road -- and you'll discover something surprising about yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be spoiling for a fight today -- so you must take care when you encounter someone who is better outfitted than you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are preparing for a journey of sorts, but before you head out, you'll want to get the advice of someone who's taken your route before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have something to prove before the day is out. A friend steps up, but you may suspect that he or she has ulterior motives.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble doing a certain something the way you have always done it -- but you're likely to discover a new way that works even better!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may wish to accompany someone on a journey that he or she is taking because there is no other choice. You can make a hardship much easier.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to make a personal discovery today that sets you off on a new adventure -- but you're not going to want to go alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The more you try to correct someone's behavior, the more frustrated you're likely to get with your own. It may be time to let it all go.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are making something much easier for someone than it should be. Is this a good thing? The answer comes to you very late in the day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may wish to adopt a new strategy before the day is out. You are desperate to find measures that will pay off sooner rather than later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are in no mood to put up with someone's foolishness today -- and you had better say so! Wait too long, and you'll just have to bear it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to do something entirely on your own today, when you had originally expected to assemble an entire team to help you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone comes to you with an offer that seems irresistible -- until you think about it closely and see that you're at risk of being mistreated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is the time to put your money where your mouth is, as the odds of excelling at a certain endeavor have perhaps never been better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can give someone what he or she wants today -- but do it anonymously if you can. You find a new creative outlet late in the day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A lesson that you've been trying to teach clearly isn't getting through. You're going to have to try a new approach. Start today!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A bad habit is abandoned today -- possibly for good -- just as a good habit is adopted. What's with this new good behavior?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to decide between two viable options today. Do you have the time to try out both? See what the experts say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A good day is promised, but that doesn't mean you don't have to proceed with some caution. Indeed, you'll navigate troubles nimbly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Hard work yields expected results today, but you may have to take a hiatus in order to deal with an issue raised by a family member.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll discover a new and more effective way of dealing with a stubborn issue that has been affecting you indirectly for quite some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Words spoken to you long ago echo in your mind throughout the day, guiding you down a path that can lead you exactly where you want to go.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let a minor disagreement keep you from settling a more important issue. Now is no time to let the little things control you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Overlook nothing today as you search for answers to your questions. The little things serve as signposts on this journey of discovery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Make no mistake about it -- whatever you do will be observed by someone, even if you try to go undercover. Keep things aboveboard today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will have to retrace your steps at some point today in order to determine where you went wrong -- but it's a little thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't avoid a certain encounter today, so instead of trying to steer clear, you should prepare for any eventuality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be as happy with your surroundings as you have been in the past. This signals an internal shift that you must deal with soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll benefit from a surprising insight today. You may be tempted to tell another what should be done, but that would be a mistake.