ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Improving relationships begins at home, where you can look in the mirror and face your own faults. Do so, and self-improvement will follow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A rough road lies ahead, but you can prepare yourself today for almost anything you're likely to encounter tomorrow. Get sound advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The unusual comes to the fore today, and you'll be grappling with issues you thought were someone else's to figure out. Much is topsy-turvy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will be quick to take charge when things start going in the wrong direction today. Be sure you're working from a clear vision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The unusual plays a big role in your affairs today, and you must be willing to try something new in order to keep it all under control.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let others goad you into behavior that is not suitable to the occasion today. You must present yourself in the best light.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be quite receptive to the kinds of messages that others do not "get" today. What are you going to do with the information you receive?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Wisdom and practicality do not always go hand in hand, and today you'll have to choose between what is wise and what is realistic to achieve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- By reaching out to a friend or loved one, you will discover there is much more going on beneath the surface than you have ever known.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you have to do today may not be pleasing to some -- or to you -- but you are sure that by doing it you'll win someone's confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your support of others will win you considerable praise today -- and may, in fact, put you in line for some tangible rewards if you're lucky.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must devise a special approach today, because the usual routine won't fly with those who know you best. You've got to be creative!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Difficulties arise today when you oppose someone without a clear reason. This can be solved by acknowledging your own culpability.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An inconsistent approach will only confuse those who are trying to work with you today. Make the rules clear, and follow them faithfully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Questions of duty arise today when you realize that not everyone is doing what you think they should be doing. This is worth discussing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be ready for criticism to come your way today. Only that which is clear and well-supported is worth listening to, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can turn a chore into a very enjoyable social event today; all you have to do is approach routine needs from an unusual perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let yourself be pushed around today -- especially when it comes to following the rules. You can be counted on to do the right thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Turn on the charm today and you can get much of what you want for very little -- though someone may prove resistant because of a moral conflict.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have many skills that can be used to good advantage today. Make sure you respect your own priorities as you move ahead according to plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can reinvent yourself today in such a way that even those who know you best are amazed at what you seem to be able to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Things are likely to go your way for much of the day, but you mustn't become complacent! Be ready for things to turn toward day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You feel empowered today, but you may not know where exactly to apply your talents. Watch what someone you admire does; that can work for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be much more hot-tempered than usual today; the cause may not be clear to you until a friend reveals what happened to you recently.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be sure to focus on those tasks that will not wait. Family matters take priority later in the day, so you can set those aside for a while.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have the chance to step in and clean up someone's mess today -- and, in fact, this is something you've been looking forward to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Preparation is the key to success today. Be ready for what you are certain will come along, and you'll be able to deal with it in stride.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your expectations are likely to be both met and shattered -- but not in the same moment, surely! Many issues require your attention today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not fully understand what someone is up to today until you approach a certain problem from his or her point of view.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take the time to follow another's progress today, and you'll be all the more prepared to do what you must when it's your turn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Not everything that transpires today has been devised with your betterment in mind -- but many opportunities are revealed to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know well takes you by surprise today, and you'll be left wondering how he or she gained such an advantage over you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are ready to begin the detail work on an important project. Many will offer help, but this is a phase you must handle on your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Responsibilities multiply today, and if you're not careful, you'll find yourself burning both ends of the candle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Make sure you are fully aware of what is going on around you today -- all the way around you! Complete awareness is essential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be growing tired of doing the same old things for the same old reasons. Today, you have the chance to try something entirely new.