ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There's no point in sugarcoating what you have to say today. A straightforward, honest, unvarnished tale will have the greatest impact.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to help someone get past a personal obstacle, but you must certainly stop short of doing the work in his or her stead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Though you may establish a leisurely pace early in the day, you'll likely have to pick it up suddenly when you are faced with the unexpected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The weather may not be your friend today, but you can't let it keep you from doing what must be done. Take necessary precautions and forge ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be frustrated by the wait times you must endure today, but you can certainly use the time to your advantage if you think ahead!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to get ahead of the game today by doing all you can in whatever available moments you have. The competition is sweating!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Information comes to you very swiftly today, and you may need someone by your side to help you sort out what is really useful and what is not.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A loved one doesn't mean to take advantage of you, but that's how you feel today. Talk it out, and you'll realize it's not entirely true.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can help a good friend finish a creative project today. Your rather unorthodox methods may come in especially handy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can get a great deal done even while on the road today. Take advantage of all means of communication available to you at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is not the time to try and shout someone down; rather, you'll want to take a calm, rational approach, and be gently persuasive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be haunted by a voice from the past today. The question to ask yourself is simple: Did you do the right thing way back when?

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.