ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A perfect stranger is likely to have an unexpected impact on your progress today, but you should get where you want to go regardless.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to perform more quickly than usual today thanks to another who has left you with more to do than you had originally planned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you've come to the end of yourself in some way, but there is more you can do after you give yourself a rest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may take you much longer than usual today to learn how to do something that you didn't expect you would be taking on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Many people will be wishing they were in your shoes today, but you may not understand why at first. Later, you'll understand what's going on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to dedicate all the time you have at your disposal today to a certain project that has proved more stubborn than expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Watch what you say today -- and when you say it. Your choice of words, combined with your timing, will be far more important than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- After what may have been a fitful night, you may have trouble getting started, but a rival's recent success is likely to get you going.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can enjoy all the day has to offer whether you work alone or in tandem with another, but cooperation yields something special.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone close to you is ready and willing to give you what you want, but it's important you try to acquire it on your own first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to discover just what must be done today before anyone else, and this gives you an advantage that can last all day long.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself going back on a promise you made to yourself some time ago -- but you have good reason to do so. Lend a friend a hand.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can impress someone with your ability to see things through to their logical conclusion today -- and you don't make any extra effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Avoid the negative and you'll revel in the positive all day long. It's all a matter of attitude, and yours is one others should adopt.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to be more graceful than usual today when faced with something that is very close to an affront. Let it go, unanswered.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Avoid an aggressive stance today and you can have more of an influence over others than usual. Put up a fight and many will turn away.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in no mood to be told what to do today, and yet you may not have a solid plan in mind, so a little instruction can surely go a long way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you're not getting in your own way today when standing between someone else and their goal. Things are not as they seem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The one thing you must avoid today is being difficult to work with. You may not want to cooperate, but that doesn't mean you can't.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone is eager to see where you are going -- and where you'll end up -- but you're not in the mood to share any such information yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't have to have many allies today in order to get things done according to plan, just a few who are truly loyal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Anything you attempt today is going to work out all right, even if it doesn't yield the results you desire. Practice makes perfect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's a good day to trade what you know for what you don't, as you're not likely to be uncomfortable doing anything that keeps you involved.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It may be time for you to pass the baton to someone else, as your enthusiasm is waning. You don't want to quit altogether, however.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must not throw caution to the wind today. Rather, apply what you know to the situation at hand and do what has worked in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be far more effective in a situation that has thrown others for a loop, if only because you are that much more flexible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can take advantage of more than one opportunity today simply by following the prompts provided to you by someone in charge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you need today is plainly evident, and yet you may be turning away from the very resources that can help you acquire it. Why is that?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be doubtful of someone else's motives, but you recognize that sharing information now can prove beneficial to you -- so do it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be called upon to solve more than one mystery today. Your ability to see through a clever deception will get things started for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will surely be tempted to jump in and help when things get difficult today but, in fact, your best bet is to get out of another's way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to believe in yourself a little more than usual today if you're going to make things happen as they should.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You shouldn't have to do much today in order to make your influence felt by others. Most are already willing to follow your lead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keep an eye on things that don't seem to be coming together exactly as they should today. One quick fix should do the trick.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be called upon to fight for someone else today before you are able to act in your own defense. The one is tantamount to the other.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your instincts are keen, but you're going to have to bring a certain talent to bear in order to solve a problem that takes you by surprise.