ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Environmental influences are felt all day long and may keep you from following through on a plan that has been in the works.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The new and untried doesn't interest you all that much today. You'd rather explore that which has been around a while and is showing its age.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend may express surprise when you reveal something that has been developing quickly over the past few days. Your motives become clear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Negotiations with a rival are clearly in your best interest. Be ready to part with one thing in order to gain another of even greater value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your notions of "freedom" may be put to the test today. You are likely to realize that your idea of freedom comes with many responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be making concessions today, but you don't have to do so without considering the cost. This can work to your advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be used to certain restrictions by the end of the day, but starting out will prove difficult until you begin to adjust your attitude.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can reap plenty of unexpected rewards today from an encounter you actually tried very hard to avoid. The lesson here is clear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good time to think about habits -- both good and bad. Compared to some other people you know, you're not doing so badly, are you?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The distribution of resources will surely be a central issue today as you try to maximize efficiency -- and avoid running yourself dry.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which was expected can be dealt with quite easily today; that which was not is something you'll likely be dealing with for quite a while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your behavior may seem questionable to some, but you know you're doing just what is required of you -- and that it will pay off very soon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can find a way to make a grand scheme fit into the time you have available to let it play out. The key is using human resources in new ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been getting used to certain things happening according to a pattern, but today that pattern may well be abandoned. Be ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to be moved by someone who does everything he or she can to influence your decision-making today. Stay the course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been preparing yourself for certain developments that are not likely to pan out today. Your ability to adjust serves you well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have a bigger debt to pay at this time than you had originally figured. This is surely an error you'll want to avoid in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The social scene may not provide you with the gains you had hoped for today -- but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself, surely!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be confusing what is good for you with what is good for another, and today the difference will be made quite apparent to all concerned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your popularity is on the rise -- but when you examine this phenomenon, you may discover it's not really for the right reason. Make a change!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which you share with your closest friends must not be made public -- yet. Take care to disguise details that will pay off later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The private and the public meet in a way that proves most surprising; you'll be able to reap a certain advantage from the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care you don't approach a new situation with a negative attitude, or you'll surely miss out on something truly valuable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can achieve much today, but you won't be able to take all the credit. Be sure to reward any who have given you their time and energy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone's words or actions are likely to inspire you to enter the contest -- and if you do, you'll want to bring your "A" game for sure!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put your skills and your smarts to the test today. A competitor matches you move for move for a while, and then things get interesting!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your awareness of another's actions needn't be advertised today. Keep what you know under wraps for now, and reveal it when the time is right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is likely to call you to the carpet today, and you'll have to put your money where your mouth is. A lesson is learned as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have much to gain today -- and much to lose. If you come out with even a moderate surplus, you can say you've won. Save what you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can cooperate with someone whose ideas are very different from your own, and when all is said and done, your mindset will have changed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone approaches you in the wrong way today and sets you off -- but this doesn't mean you can't work together in the future, does it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A puzzle is quickly assembled today -- but not necessarily by you alone. Assistance you receive is valuable and perhaps unusual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do all that must be done today, provided you are allowed to go about your business in your own way -- and in your own time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-June 20) -- You may have cause for doubt as the day begins, but certain key developments keep you from giving up. You can be victorious by day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel that you have much to prove today, but the fact is that you have won enough support and needn't be under any such pressure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to keep accurate records today of activities, expenditures and payments, as all will perhaps have to be reported later.