The coming week will see situations arise again and again where individuals feel the pressure exerted by time. Many will explore any and all means to accomplish plans that are put at risk by an accelerated pace and a shortage of that most valuable resource -- time itself. It may be true that working longer hours than usual can help avoid, or simply solve, whatever problems result from the week's time crunch. In such cases, it may be best to make the extra effort early in the day rather than working late into the evening; energy is almost sure to be greater, and focus more keen, in the a.m. rather than the p.m., which is when fatigue sets in. On the other hand, it may be that simply staying the course without overreacting can do the trick!
Some may find that the help they have counted on in the past is not available. They will then feel the double stress of not only being under the gun, but also of being entirely on their own and completely isolated. None of this spells doom, of course, but it can make for a tricky week.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be working with a lot of new information, and you can't expect the pace to remain consistent as you suss things out. (April 5-April 19) -- Good timing can help you achieve almost anything, while bad timing can prevent you from performing even routine duties.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have trouble figuring someone out. Don't let this keep you from putting your focus where it really needs to be. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be distracting yourself with all manner of unnecessary concerns. It's a good time to streamline your approach.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You've reached a halfway point, and you have every reason to think that it's all downhill from here. You may be surprised! (June 7-June 20) -- Waste no time; get started early, and do what you can to maximize productivity during morning hours.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your ability to spot the central issue will serve you well, but others may not be willing to follow your lead just yet. (July 8-July 22) -- Others are looking to you for the kind of guidance that you usually give quite liberally. Things may be different now.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're in the mood for something different, but you must address certain key issues before heading off in a new direction. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- An air of disappointment colors your week -- until you realize what is really going on. You can turn things around very quickly.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can perform very well behind the scenes, giving others what they need -- and yourself, too, in an indirect fashion. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand what all the fuss is about, but you're willing to explore something that is popular with others.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may feel as though you will soon break free from certain long-term restraints. Many familiar traps can be avoided. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're perfectly willing to go with the flow, provided it doesn't lead you down a path of complacency or ignorance.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to grow a great deal when it comes to outlook and attitude. You seem to know things someone else doesn't. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Teamwork may not be an option, even though you've been making plans with a partner. The time for collaboration will come.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to do some historical fact-checking to be sure that you are not steering a project down the wrong path. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can take what another has taught you and use it to your advantage in a new and unexpected way.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- See if you can put yourself in a more advantageous position simply by being first in line -- literally or figuratively. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to discover that you can perform quite well under pressure, especially when it comes to making changes.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Even the most minor malady can have a major impact; energy and focus are essential and must not be compromised! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble avoiding the kinds of pitfalls a friend or co-worker has warned you about. This is what comes of not taking good advice!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not be giving yourself the best possible chance when you let knee-jerk responses dictate your behavior. Remain calm! (March 6-March 20) -- Be sure to share ideas in the most logical, straightforward manner possible. Avoid a serpentine approach.