ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not likely to control things as much as you had hoped today, but if you choose the right person to follow, all will go well for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Whether intentional or unintentional, your effect on the affairs of others will be widely felt today. Embrace them as teammates if you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A youthful sort of energy and vision will allow you to speed your way to a particular goal. Now you're in a position to score a major victory.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your sense of humor may get you into hot water today, but it shouldn't be difficult for you to win pardon if you adopt a becoming humility.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Everything looks very much the same today as it did yesterday -- until you make one wrong move that changes your perspective dramatically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're too quick to ask for help today, you're not likely to learn the lessons that the current situation holds. Stay on your own a while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can surely overcome the obstacles that are placed in your path by others today -- but can you do the same when standing in your own way?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're trying very hard to get to the bottom of something that is puzzling many more than just you. Perhaps a group effort can pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may inadvertently walk into a hornet's nest today by venturing too far out of your comfort zone. A hasty retreat is surely in order.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Coddle others and they're not likely to learn the lessons you have to share with them. Be firm, direct and uncompromising today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may fall short of the mark today, as hard as you will surely try, simply because the timing isn't right. Patience will pay off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you don't get in your own way today by being too formal in your approach to the rules. Free yourself up just a bit.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want to take a supporting role in today's affairs in order to let someone else feel what it's like in the spotlight. Don't go far.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The private and the public aspects of your life are likely to come together in an unusual way today. You must make sure it's not a collision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot afford to be too critical of others today, as the harsh glare of judgment is likely to be trained on you before too long. Be fair.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Doing your best is all anyone can ask of you today, but you are determined that your "best" at this time will be better than it was before.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Those who have a problem with the way you do things will have to speak up today or hold their peace indefinitely, as you're certainly on the move.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do face to face and one on one today is sure to be more valuable to you than anything you accomplish in a group setting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Make a certain decision quickly today so you have plenty of extra time to devote to another one that is nowhere as easy to make.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to be persuaded by anyone that your motives and methods are anything but pure and effective -- but are they really?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There is more than one path leading to the destination of your choice -- but how do you know which one to take? Follow another's lead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be captivated by what someone has done in your absence, but now it's time to work together once again toward a common goal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The social scene may not give you all you are hoping for during daylight hours, but after dark is likely a very different story. Be ready!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your expectations must be reined in today if you're going to avoid a big disappointment at day's end. See what works for others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be wounded unintentionally today by someone who isn't aware of your particular vulnerability, but recovery should be swift.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself gravitating toward those whose interests are different from your own. Clearly there's something you want to learn.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to work hard to keep everything in order today as others you know threaten to throw your business into chaos.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- "No" may be the only answer you hear today when you ask for permission to do this, that or the other thing. Should you do it anyway?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to ask yourself a question that you've feared someone else would ask. The answer surprises you -- but you can work with it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to complicate matters. Focus on what must be done, and acknowledge that there are things you clearly must not do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Before the day is over, you're going to have to streamline your efforts in order to maximize your reward. You can't do everything all at once.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find it somewhat difficult today to control certain impulses. Why not give yourself completely free rein and see what follows?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to get only one more reminder about something you promised to do and haven't yet done. After that, it's all up to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your inability to stick to the script is likely to get in someone's way today. Improvisation has its place, but now is no time for it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your optimism is likely to be unmatched today, at least among those with whom you work or play. It's time to circulate a new idea, perhaps.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble deciding between two paths today, each with features you find attractive. Someone lends perspective.