ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find that someone is more prepared than you are to face what is coming your way. Instead of giving up, offer to join forces.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A minor mix-up has you wondering what may happen next -- but you also realize that nothing need derail you at this time. Have some fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The simplest instructions yield the greatest rewards today, so be sure to put things in a way that others can easily understand them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be knocked off balance today by someone who doesn't realize how he or she is breaking the rules -- but this shouldn't last long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in the mood for something special today -- and you may have it if you're willing to spend a little more than you are used to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The situation you find yourself in today may be the result of a practical joke gone wrong. This is something you do not want to repeat!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be backed into a corner by someone who is not likely to take "no" for an answer. Quick thinking on your part saves the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you thought was well on the way to completion hasn't even started yet -- and this realization will require you to rethink plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Stick to what you know today in order to make a fine showing in a situation that otherwise won't allow you to demonstrate your true skills.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A rather convoluted message comes your way today. You make sense of it just in time to use the information it contains to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There are always going to be those who say "no" when "yes" is the only clear answer, so you needn't give them the time of day. Carry on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A financial surprise may have you scrambling to make the best use of available funds today. When in doubt, follow in another's footsteps.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are likely to encounter someone who is making things up as he goes along -- but you needn't follow suit. Trust your methods.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are taking chances that might adversely affect those around you today -- so you must, by all means, be clear in your methods and motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You needn't subscribe to someone's methods today; your own should suffice -- and indeed, it's a good time to put them to the test!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something new unfolds in a manner that pulls you in, and when it's time to back out again, you may find it difficult. A friend likely steps in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone who claims to know you quite well makes the wrong call, and it will be up to you to set things right. There will be time for talk later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Pay attention to all the indicators that are available to you today; there is much going on around you of which you are only marginally aware.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been putting things off long enough, and today grants you a unique opportunity to catch up on your responsibilities with little risk.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Certain hazards will be unavoidable today, so why do anything that will increase the likelihood of endangering yourself? Play it safe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be enjoying the kinds of benefits you expected in the wake of certain recent efforts -- and remedying the situation is up to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may be trying to shock you into doing what goes against your nature, and you're having none of it! It's time to walk away.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy something today that you last enjoyed a long, long time ago. This doesn't mean, however, that you should overindulge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Once the wheels are turning, it will be quite difficult to stop them again; you must be sure that forward motion is desirable right now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your care for another comes to the fore today and allows both of you to overcome an obstacle that a third party has placed in your path.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have to stay put for a while today, even as you make plans that will have you on the move as soon as you receive an official "go ahead."

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may take longer to get from here to there than you had planned, but once you're on your way, you should enjoy all that the trip has to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You receive much more support today than you had expected -- but it may actually be more than you need while keeping things on track.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your response to someone's success has you reflecting on your current position. You'll understand why you've made certain recent decisions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be unusually anxious about what lies ahead today, but only because you haven't considered all your options as fully as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to start a new project, but you may not be able to until you've tied up the few loose ends that remain from an old one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A casual discussion gives you almost all the information needed to continue making progress today. A chance encounter affects your attitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care today that you're not judging someone simply because you see something of yourself in what he or she is doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be impatient with someone's leisurely pace today -- but it's not up to you to speed things up. By all means, remain calm!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The trouble that comes your way today can be dispensed with quickly, provided you are aware of how it might affect you if you do not act.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is not the time to accept a rival's challenge to do more than you have been assigned. You needn't prove yourself to anyone right now.