ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A challenge arises today that takes you by surprise -- not because you are unready for it, but because you're likely to discover that you are!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can't influence forces beyond your control, but you can certainly persuade others to act in a manner appropriate to situations you encounter.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's not true that no one wants to be a member of the team you are trying to put together, but your expectations are currently unrealistic.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you don't become bossy as you guide others over a somewhat tricky landscape. Use suggestions rather than commands.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The help you need today may be available to you, but only from someone far from home. You must take advantage of all means of communication.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more you approach a certain situation from an emotional perspective, the less you'll be able to influence. Trust in your own brainpower.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you envision for yourself and others at this time can be transformed into reality given time and resources, which you don't yet have.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised to learn that what you saw as an inappropriate action given current circumstances is actually just what you need to do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may discover today that you have the authority to make certain decisions that will affect those around you in a most positive way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel that you are short of money at this time, but you likely have enough to do what you must, provided you’re frugal in other areas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 23-Feb. 18) -- When it comes time for you to express yourself today, you must do so in a manner that commands attention -- and for quite a while, no doubt!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot wield what power you have any way you choose today; you must do it in a manner that demonstrates care as well as clear intention.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must go into a meeting confident that you are in the right. Don't let a last-minute encounter weaken your resolve in any way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you want will be available to you today only if you ask for it directly, and at the right time. This may take some educated guesswork.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is no time to spend money on that which you really don't need -- especially if it's merely satisfying your taste for a current odd trend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may want to stay put today and let things develop around you without influencing events at all. Will this in any way affect a future plan?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pay attention to those messages that seem to be afterthoughts or even trivial, as they're likely to provide the information you really need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take the time to give yourself what you need before starting out on a journey today. Thorough preparation might involve a pep talk.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The difference between the genuine and the artificial will prove quite important to you throughout this busy day. Focus on where they overlap.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- By sheer force of will, you can get things done today that someone else was unable to do. When this is done, you'll have earned a break!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The more concerned you are with your own profit today, the less you'll get out of a certain situation. It's not all dollars and cents!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It may be difficult to connect what happens today to the expectations you had built up yesterday and the day before. Watch very closely!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Inspiration may be in short supply during the first part of the day, but later on, you’ll have all you need and more. This may be a trend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Environmental phenomena may prove soporific to you today, but you're going to have to get scheduled work done on time nonetheless. Get moving!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something that comes to you free of charge may prove to be of great value to you now and in the near future. This is quite a stroke of luck!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to have to make small adjustments throughout the day in order to ensure that you remain in sync with your own key allies.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What goes on outside your immediate realm of experience is likely to affect you today far more than you may realize. Many lessons are learned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may receive a surprising offer that not only breaks all the rules, but also would give you quite an advantage -- if you accept it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager for things to be tightly organized and cleanly run today, so you're going to have to set an example for those who follow your lead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A current project may not excite you the way you had hoped, but you can certainly bring excitement to others today by remaining involved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can slip in a few secret bits of information as you communicate openly to your team. One or two members know what you're driving at.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be under more pressure than you had anticipated, but you're equipped to respond today in a manner that elevates everyone's game.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The goals you are pursuing at this time may not be wholly realistic, and today you'll have the opportunity to make key adjustments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It will be important not only to prepare yourself for the challenge you’re expecting to face, but to pace yourself all day as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't expect to make unimpeded progress all day long. At some point, you'll face a challenge that causes you to slow down and think.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The rules you make for others today you must be sure to follow as well. Don't be one of those who thinks they don't apply to you!