ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to influence others to make some adjustments to protocol that you feel are necessary, and you can make your case eloquently today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take some time today to determine the significant difference, if any, between what works for you and what doesn't. You're on the move soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A moment of thoughtlessness must not be allowed to derail your day -- or days. You can avoid any lingering effects by owning your error fully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have your hands full today with tasks that seem to be a questionable use of time -- but later you'll likely think very differently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can expect much to go off without a hitch today, but one thing in particular will give you pause. It's time to go back to the drawing board.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be surprised to learn today that you'll be taking a first step exactly at the same time that you take a last step. Is this change?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone you know quite well is waiting for you to reach out, but doing so will raise a more complicated issue than anyone might realize.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're after more power, perhaps, but you'll only get it by relinquishing some. If this seems counterintuitive, just retrace recent steps.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Jan. 19) -- The day begins on a note of highest expectation, and your enthusiasm will be hard to squelch, even by the biggest naysayer you know.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A missing piece is found, but for some reason you are not able to identify where it really belongs. Things have shifted very subtly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A call to someone you trust yields information you've been waiting for, but it doesn't mean you have permission to do as you will -- yet.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not about to alter your opinion about a certain topic merely because someone is urging you to reform. Why not offer an explanation?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't let yourself get too close to someone's clearly established boundaries today. It may be tempting, but it may lead to disaster.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Of all the decisions you make today, large and small, it's one that you don't give a thought to that will likely affect you the most. Be ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- While praise and admiration are being expressed, you will be eager to move on to the next job. Don't let anyone's attentions hold you back.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone can be well-intentioned and still make a mess of things -- and that's what you must avoid today. Be cautious and set limits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to work harder today to do what came easily yesterday. You'll have time later to figure out why, and then a decision must be made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can combine style and substance in a unique manner today. You can prove those wrong who think you're merely a flash in the pan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You want results, not remorse -- so you're going to have to redouble your efforts in order to ensure a positive conclusion to the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Be advised that the moment you capitalize on another's mistakes today you will have crossed a line and put yourself in a vulnerable position.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time to suggest something more than conflict to someone who insists on playing the role of rival. A collaboration can be fruitful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know a great deal, but it's always possible to encounter someone who knows more -- and today that possibility is really a probability.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- By trying to be clever, you are actually drifting from your true intentions. Don't try to outthink anyone; just work to get the job done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to perform as expected today without making a small but significant change to your environment. Don't wait long.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to work a problem from the inside out today, which will give you a greater understanding of its true impact. Get started now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Excitement comes from knowing that you're on the right track, not from making things difficult intentionally. Make necessary adjustments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A major victory is in sight, but you still have a long way to go before all your forces have been deployed effectively. Make no delay.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Timing is as much the secret of success today as putting the right ideas into motion. Stop and start indicators should be very clear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A veiled threat comes your way today and has you rethinking your approach. You may choose to respond more aggressively, but don't go wild.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can win a good deal of praise today, and even the admiration of someone you admire, but will that translate into something tangible?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22) -- You mustn't let yourself lose sight of certain realities today that effectively keep you from losing your cool. A measured approach is required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Respond to someone's irrational attack in kind today and nothing good will likely come of it. You must remain fully in control.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make change happen today simply by doing what you are called upon to do -- but doing it in a way that can engage others in a new way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must protect yourself and those around you from anything that would strip you of your autonomy. Don't yield that to anyone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Just because something is bigger doesn't mean it's better. Take the time to choose that which fits you best and yields true results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you translate instructions today will make all the difference. You must not make any potentially hazardous assumptions.