ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What others do will affect your own performance today in ways that you've not anticipated, but you can make quick, effective adjustments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A recent change was meant to be an improvement to your modus operandi, but the fact is that you may now find yourself behind the eight ball.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An invitation comes your way today, and you may seriously consider changing your plans in order to accept -- but is that the wise decision?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your progress can serve as an example to others today. Don't let anyone tell you that what you're doing is "impossible." Time is of the essence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Environmental influences cannot be ignored today. You may want to take a whole new approach to a certain problem because of the weather.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be expecting to experience something very familiar today but, in fact, something new comes your way that alters your outlook.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't assume that all criticism is negative today; what someone tells you can actually result in a very positive turnaround of sorts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can't change another's mind without first understanding his or her original perspective. Only then will your maneuvering pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must keep in mind the warnings you receive throughout the day, as they may not require any specific action for some time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're trying to arrange a situation that is "just right" today, and yet there are unseen variables that you simply must deal with if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Changes can be either good or bad today -- the thinking makes it so. Indeed, how you interpret what you do determines the outcome.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can apply some of your favorite life lessons to a situation that arises rather quickly today. Your friends will surely want to chime in.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find that the position you are currently in will not allow you to procrastinate -- and indeed, being early can count for much!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A rival expresses admiration for an idea you've been working with for some time now. Today you might consider joining forces.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's no reason to think today that the words of encouragement you've been receiving are meant in any way other than to be encouraging!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must meet a certain deadline today, but as you work toward that important goal, you'll realize one or two others can also be reached.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not believe in ghosts, and yet today you're going to have to deal with something from your past that has come back to haunt you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll receive valuable support today from a friend who has been on the sidelines for a while. Together you can maximize personal rewards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not believe what someone tells you today -- but your own investigation uncovers evidence that supports his or her claims.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- This is just the beginning of something you'll long remember. As you get started today, you must be willing to relinquish control for a time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have a hard time today choosing between tangible rewards and something that is much more important to your emotional well-being.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you aware that you're flirting with danger at this time? Those who know you well are concerned that you're only fooling yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know which way you're going, but you don't necessarily know why -- but that piece of the puzzle can be supplied by a good friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Money matters come to the fore -- but not as expected. You may have some running around to do today to get all key issues straightened out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- This may prove a tricky time, but you'll be able to keep your head above water simply by relying on the schedule you've carefully made.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You get a boost from an unknown source, and information comes to you more freely during the afternoon. The combination is a good one!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Practice that yields results is all you really need today -- but it's not likely to come naturally to you right now. You'll have to try harder.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Inspiration comes to you today from a number of sources, but you'll want to lean on one more than others because of a personal attachment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been trying hard of late, but you've also been failing -- so what can you do to turn things around? You must first acknowledge a weakness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your reactions must be proportional today if you're to avoid any lasting difficulties. How much information should you reveal?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your confidence is on the rise today, and you must take care that you don't begin to believe the unbelievable about yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Honest reflection yields several surprising discoveries today -- about yourself and someone who figures prominently in your affairs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's important for you to draw a line today that others respect. Be clear whenever you lay down the rules regarding any interactions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your efficiency may be questioned today by those who do not understand your true motives. You are, in fact, finely tuned and on schedule.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to see things even out for yourself and others -- but today you're likely to encounter a few more bumps in the road.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can put things into the right order simply by thinking about how they affect you -- directly or indirectly. Don't assume anything!