ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can expect to encounter some twists and turns today that will require you to be as nimble as possible in your negotiations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not understand exactly why certain people react to you the way they do today, but your easy manner will help avoid real conflict.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can show someone how it's done today -- and you can do so without attracting too much attention to yourself. This is a private affair.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may take you more time than expected today to get into someone's head and understand how he or she is approaching a key situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be going around and around an issue without dealing with it directly -- and the time has come for you to dive in and make a change!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The closer you get to your destination today, the more relaxed you will feel and the more likely you will be to agree to a diversion of sorts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Answers come to you by the bushelful today, and you'll want to be sure you are in a position to make them pay off for you as soon as possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You approach a certain key issue with more clarity than most today. Communicate as necessary with all sides without revealing your own stance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are a few secrets at play today that, if uncovered, will make a very big difference to you and those working with and for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not understand the nuances of messages received today, but the general meaning will be plain -- and you must respond with alacrity!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which appears easy is likely to be surprisingly difficult -- and vice versa. At least none of your relationships is topsy-turvy!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Reveal too much today and you lose the element of surprise, but reveal too little and someone's interest will wane. You must proceed carefully!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to acknowledge someone's authority over you and those engaged in the same activity. It's not forever, however!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Energy is on the rise, and inspiration is coming from a variety of sources. It's a good day to start a creative project -- or two.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have little to lose by pressing your point today. Say what you have to say and do what you have to do to win acknowledgment and recognition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to tighten the reins today in order to get what you want out of those working with you. Too much leniency works against you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone is likely to force an issue that you are only too eager to avoid today. Ultimately, you can have the upper hand, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can challenge someone's authority today, but you mustn't expect an outright victory. Be ready to negotiate the terms you prefer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you don't fall behind today merely because you didn't listen closely enough when you were given instructions you were to follow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to encounter someone who doesn't follow the rules. Take care that you don't stand in his or her way when things begin to heat up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- All you have to do today is make a start, not complete every task assigned to you. Once you build momentum, the work becomes easier.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You come up against someone who isn't likely to listen to anything you have to say today -- so why bother? Go about your own business!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find it difficult to trust someone who has only recently arrived on the scene. Still, you must be able to cooperate as required.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may react very quickly to someone's changing agenda, and that will allow you to maintain the advantage while others jockey for position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a decision to make today between doing something by the book or trying a few things that are considered unorthodox by many others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll get fine results today by doing something the way you've been trained to do it. Now is no time for experimentation or improvisation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some things are going to look quite different today up close, so you must close the distance quickly and give yourself time to study them!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take a walk in another's shoes today before passing judgment on his or her recent decision-making. You'll understand what's really at play.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to put in a great deal more study time than usual today in order to get on top of an issue that has been affecting you for far too long.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect the competition to heat up today when all become aware of what the prize might be. You must surely bring your "A" game!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are not in charge, but you may be tasked with doing the job of one who is. Don't get carried away, however; this is likely only temporary.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have only so much time to devote to a certain endeavor today, and when it's run out, it's run out. An early start increases your odds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take the time to read through any agreements or contracts with great care today. The fine print reveals much you didn't expect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A risky option may be the only option available to you today -- so take your time, and be sure you've completed all necessary preparations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You see things with greater clarity today than most others, but persuading them that your view of things is accurate may prove difficult.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be engaged in a battle for supremacy with someone who brings a few rather impressive new skills to the match. You can still prevail.