The coming week will present one clear obstacle and one clear opportunity that, when taken together, may add up to the need for dramatic change in some aspect of daily life. That change, however, may not be apparent at first, and a great deal of honest self-assessment will be required of anyone who really wants to take the steps required to raise the bar and achieve more in the weeks and months to come. A clear look at oneself can provide an inner view that, in turn, can point in the direction that will lead to change. That change, finally, can open the door to the opportunity hinted at earlier this week. For all, it is likely to be a rather lengthy process.
It's a good week for family members to stick together. There may not be any real threat that causes a circling of the wagons, but such solidarity can surely benefit everyone on the home front. There's an order to things and a hierarchy that must be respected, but everyone at home will play an important role.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may feel as though you are expected to tackle a formidable obstacle on your own, but, in fact, you have many allies who can help you. (April 5-April 19) -- Give yourself a pat on the back! You've set things up favorably for yourself and those on your team.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- It may take a little extra courage to follow your heart, but where it leads will prove more important than you can guess. (May 6-May 20) -- You're eager to claim something that you feel very strongly is yours by rights -- but a challenger waits in the wings.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can supervise something that will matter to you a great deal after it has matured appropriately. Don't be impatient! (June 7-June 20) -- Your eagerness to step up and prove yourself must not overshadow your caution, which is essential to any successful attempt.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The time may have finally come when you have the chance to revive an old custom -- one that should give you a unique advantage. (July 8-July 22) -- What you want may be at odds in some way with what you need, and you must assess both very carefully before you act.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are a leading contender for something memorable and valuable, but the competition is fierce. Some who lag behind may soon catch up with you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Take a look over the landscape that lies before you, and you'll see precisely where it is you want to go and how to get there.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Keep your eye on the clock, particularly during the first part of the week when you are setting things in motion and setting the tone. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may finally be freed of certain restrictions that have kept you from going after something you've wanted for quite some time.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be able to save more money than expected if you follow an optional course of action that is not usually to your taste. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Trust is a major issue. Family members have your back, but you may have to look elsewhere for certain assistance.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may feel somewhat aloof and fragmented as the week begins, but the work you do can bring you much closer to others who share your outlook. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A natural separation must not be feared, but one that seems to go against what everyone wants is the kind to prevent, surely.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Comradeship is the key to success; you and an ally can enjoy considerable rewards if your bond is tight. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're looking for some good deals, but they're not likely to appear quickly.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can save both time and money, but "How?" is the question! An idea you've only just hatched can be the key. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can apply yourself to a new project in a new way. You have much to offer a group effort as well.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You mustn't underestimate the value of a good neighbor; the people over the fence can protect you in many ways. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Someone else may be able to take care of the details as you keep the big picture squarely in mind.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may enjoy an encounter that changes the way you look at the world -- and your own life as well. You'll have no reservations. (March 6-March 20) -- He or she who has challenged you in the past will do much the same again -- but you're ready this time!