ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your influence on another may be profound today, though neither of you may know it for quite some time. Your connection takes on new meaning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’re waiting for something that is surely taking its sweet time in getting to you -- but you can use that time very creatively today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- How you guide a friend through a tricky patch today will be more important than where you lead. Your unique style is most effective now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You’re used to using your own time as efficiently as possible, but right now it’s important to use someone else’s just as well all day long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Self-doubt is only natural, especially given what you’re facing. Put on a brave front, however, and you’ll almost certainly prevail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others are eager to see what you’ve been working on, but you’re not yet ready to unveil it. A few last-minute items require attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something unusual comes your way today in a manner that puts you on the defensive at first -- but later in the day you’ll be more relaxed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don’t let someone else tell you when enough is enough, for only you know your true limits -- especially today when circumstances are unusual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to discover today a need you weren’t aware of before, and yet it’s likely to have been dormant for quite some time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Avoid that which cannot be explained in a simple, straightforward manner. Overcomplicating things is a habit you needn’t indulge in!

AQUARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you are after may not be accessible to you if you use only familiar methods when going after it. Try something new!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Seek what you want today and you can find it -- though not necessarily where you think it should be. You must be willing to shift gears.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is not the time to let other people have their way when it is directly opposed to what you want or need. Be sure to stand up for yourself!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be misinterpreting certain events today and chalking them up to “fate” when, in fact, you are more directly responsible than you know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can use your positive outlook to maximum effect today, but take care when facing someone who has an opposing view and is unwilling to budge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should be able to do today when others cannot -- at least during the first part of the day. Others are likely to catch up later on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don’t expend so much energy today that you are unable to meet tomorrow’s obligations. Do things in manageable chunks!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You’ll have the advantage for a good portion of the day because of your natural stamina. Keeping up with you can be a real challenge!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A certain situation will require you to look at things through a different lens today. Someone else’s perspective proves quite useful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What goes on inside today will compel you to do things in a way that may be entirely new -- and what you discover can lead to positive change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Those who are used to the way you do things will be satisfied by what you do today; those who are not may have objections -- at first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be contacted by someone who has been far from home for a while. The message sent to you is likely to contain hidden information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any encounter with you is likely to be memorable today, as your energy is high and your enthusiasm for what’s going on palpable and catching!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The more forward-thinking you are today, the better equipped you’ll be to deal with a problem that arises during evening hours. Don’t get stuck!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which is no longer useful can and should be jettisoned today in order to make room for something that can prove much more beneficial.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have allowed your ambition to grow too much too fast of late, but today you can do much to keep things within a realistic framework.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be confused by someone else’s behavior today, until you recognize that what seems to baffle you most is something most like you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which you make for yourself is likely to have value greater than the sum of its parts -- and you’ll find this energizing and inspiring.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone may be trying to get you to admit to something you did not do, and you mustn’t let yourself be led down a path fraught with such danger.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What happens to you today will warrant careful study when all is said and done, but until then, you’ll have to react quickly and instinctively.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive information through unusual channels today that spurs a creative burst that can prove quite beneficial in the days to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are facing a challenge today that may, at first, turn you against a loyal ally. By day’s end, however, all should be restored.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to shake unsettling thoughts about an old friend. It may be time to reach out once more and ask a hard question.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- That which comes to you from an unusual distance today will have a far-reaching impact, and you’ll want to study its ripple effect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Once you retrace steps taken over the past few days, you’ll realize why something is slightly out of balance. This can be fixed quickly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Simple, straightforward instructions get you the best results today -- especially when working with one who is a new member of your circle.