ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a surprise in store for someone today, but you mustn't discount the possibility that you will be surprised as well in return.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can follow another's instructions today without sacrificing any of your methods. Combining motives can prove quite beneficial.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can increase your own efficiency today and maximize earnings and potential. Don't be held back by someone else's limited perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The plans you make today will be recognized for their clarity and overall simplicity -- but a few unexpected complications arise by day's end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pay attention to the little things, for they are likely to influence where you end up today -- and why. Is someone else in the driver's seat?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll feel an unmistakable pull today between yourself and someone who shares your aspirations. Find out what's really going on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Money matters will come to the fore today when you are least prepared to deal with them -- but you can prevail simply by prioritizing your needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A situation presents itself that demands some study before you're able to understand it fully enough to make necessary key decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know you have a job to do, and that you must do it within a certain time frame, but you're wanting to make a few small adjustments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You cannot afford to lose track of what you are thinking and feeling today, even as surrounding influences become busier and stronger.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An accident must not be afforded more attention today than it truly deserves. Keep things in balance even as you navigate a tricky path.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must compete with others without adopting their methods -- which you think are questionable. Remain true to yourself and your goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Routine affairs may baffle you today when you realize that you're not where you are supposed to be. Where is your personal guide?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Though you may find yourself dealing with others for whom suggestion and innuendo are enough, you want to work only with the facts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some may request that you clean up your act, but that has you wondering just what is wrong with what you're doing and how you're doing it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are eager to spice things up between you and a new partner. Together you can explore a path that helps you rediscover yourselves.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Shower those around you with consideration and affection and you'll surely benefit when all is said and done. But is that why it you should do it?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which looks too simple is likely far more complicated -- as will be revealed when you look underneath its misleading cover.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are expecting to have a talk with someone close to you very soon, and you must prepare to hear that which goes against your expectations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can look all you want at what's before you, but that doesn't mean it's yours for the taking. Someone else has something to say about that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That change you made some time ago that yielded measurable results may need to be revisited today -- especially if you receive bad news.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can show another precisely what you're made of today without implying you're better than anyone else. Make an honest assessment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're having trouble seeing things clearly today for the simple reason that someone else is controlling your perception in some way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Watch the clock today and be sure to make use of every second. A rival is ready to mount a significant challenge -- but you're ready too!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- At what point must you say "no" to those who are threatening to take too much from you? Today is a good day to make your boundaries clear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What was said clearly and effectively before may have to be restated today -- again, in no uncertain terms. Those who hear you will get it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Profit and pleasure are not the same thing, and today you'll be more interested in one than the other -- but which? Someone else spells it out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can economize quite effectively and maintain a high level of productivity at the same time. It seems you're nearing a turning point.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take a look at what is going on all around you today and you'll understand why someone close to you suggests you've not been keeping up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This is a good day to assume a greater role in the drama of your own life. Too many others have been manipulating the story lately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you knows what you're going through, but you can work together to face down a challenge. You'll be playing a numbers game.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself confused by notions of "before" and "after" -- but today "during" is really the most important thing to embrace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Whether dealing with many or few, you'll have to maintain a high level of diligence today. Pay keen attention to those around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be as far ahead as you thought you were. This fact highlights the difference between your perception and reality right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A friendly game of chicken shows off just how ready you are to face a real challenge when it comes. Don't take this too seriously.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you share with others today will take on greater meaning because it will become a rallying cry for all those on your side of things.