ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll benefit from an encounter with someone who is far more streetwise than you are -- and you may soon have a new partner as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Check in with a friend or co-worker today. You'll likely discover more about yourself in the process. A lesson is learned quickly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to shop around before choosing just the right tool for the job you have to do today. You'll know it when you see it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Not everything will be predictable today, but you can get a sense of what may happen if you keep your eyes and ears open at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not one for charts and graphs today; rather, you'll want to trust your instincts -- and come to decisions based on how you feel, and why.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be dealing with someone who doesn't understand the money problem you're facing. This must be solved before anything else today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others will be moving in a different direction today, leaving you to enjoy where you are to the best of your ability with only few distractions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Stability is a key issue today. Do only those things that give you strength and confidence at this time; you can leave the rest to others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't sell yourself short today; ask for what you feel you deserve, and stick to it. Someone may try to weaken your position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you give to another you also need, so you don't want to let go of all of it, surely! You should be able to reach a fair arrangement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may think that you will benefit from remaining aloof and even solitary throughout the day -- but this is an erroneous perception.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are sure that someone is doing you wrong, but a careful examination of the facts reveals that you've been misinterpreting many interactions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Guard against overreacting to what people say to you today, as they likely do not mean what you think they mean. Consider your intentions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A shock to the system needn't have lasting effects. You can get over it quickly if your attitude remains positive and your outlook clear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Why stop with one when you can enjoy two, three or more? There's a limit to how much you can take, of course -- but you haven't reached it yet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Focus on those things that are right in front of you today, and let peripheral issues be sorted out by others before you have to deal with them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can work quickly and efficiently today so long as you know exactly what it is you're trying to accomplish. Do you need a reminder?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may begin to doubt your inner strength today as you give way to someone who shouldn't hold such sway over you. Find the reason why!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- An answer to a "random" question points you in a surprising direction, but once you begin moving that way, the reasons will become clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Pay attention to any and all instances when "if" plays a role today. This is the one thing that can work against you -- if you let it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to catch a glimpse today of something you've wanted to get your hands on for some time -- but for now it's only a glimpse.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may or may not want to share a secret with a loved one, but know that if you do, you will be opening the door to a new opportunity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must watch the clock today to ensure that everything you do is completed on time. If you have time to spare, you can use it for fun!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Watch your temper, as a flare-up will be harmful only to you today. Someone who has been helping you touches you in an unexpected way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The cause of your current emotional malaise is identified. See if you can make a minor change that will yield a major gain. Don't waffle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Giving someone precisely what he or she needs, no strings attached, will benefit you as well -- in ways you have not foreseen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may think you need no guidance or advice today, but the fact is that one or two of your skills would improve if you accepted such help.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll get more bang for your buck today by taking the direct approach. Don't be too clever, either, or your efforts will backfire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Trying to get something done without being noticed today is like trying to catch a fish without getting wet: It's possible but not very likely!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to set someone straight today about what it is you will and will not do -- and how much it will cost. Don't sell yourself short.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The waiting game proves more advantageous to you today than to someone who is also eager for the chance to shine. You're likely more ready.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not understand every nuance of what you are told today, but the central issue will be clear, surely. You must act accordingly!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A warning comes your way today that you're likely to discount at first -- but a series of seeming coincidences serves to change your mind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What goes around comes around today, and you can use this basic truth to your advantage. You know what may happen better than a rival.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to get down to business with someone who, so far, has been all talk and no action. Today is the day you can get things started.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You needn't sugarcoat any news you have to impart today; tell it like it is, and trust that those around you will react in a suitable manner.