Aries (March 21-April 19): Make a decision not to judge yourself so harshly. Self-acceptance eases your way.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your mood will change more quickly than usual. But when you think about it, no one is ever permanently excited, bored or joyful.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You'll be brimming with vigor this afternoon, so schedule the most challenging tasks for those sharp and energetic hours.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You get in such a pattern of handling everything yourself that you either forget or refuse to enlist the help of your loved ones. Let them show their love.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You'll be especially winning at tasks that require verbal, athletic and business skills. The training you need is readily available.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An old secret you've kept under wraps for so long that it no longer has much charge. At least one person is grateful for your silence.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Make it obvious that you take pleasure in your work. This will put you first in the minds of those with the power to promote you.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): It's not enough for you to know how to do something. You want to master the skill, and you will.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are in danger of becoming complacent, especially in regard to your work. Push yourself to do more.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have to be happy yourself before you can make anyone else happy. You have to own it before you can give it away.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A friend may observe that you've changed, to which you'll react in surprise. You are always experimenting and growing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Getting better results will require you to take an action that doesn't come naturally to you. Don't commit yourself until you're sure.

Today's birthday (April 15): Someone you were critical of in the past will impress you in May. Intriguing offers make your personal life pop in July. Your lucky numbers are 9, 30, 11, 4 and 16.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.