ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The simpler things are, the happier you'll be. It's a good time for you to let others solve problems -- if they're not your own. (April 5-April 19) -- You don't want to leave another with a mess to clean up if you can help it. Pitch in and help!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- It's a good week for you to let someone under your care explore options previously unavailable. He or she just needs a little nudge. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone has been shadowing you for some time. There's nothing wrong.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find that you are having to go without this week simply because you're not stepping forward and claiming what is yours. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll enjoy demonstrating your knowledge to another who has the power to offer you an important opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll be inspired by someone else's work this week -- but don't make the mistake of thinking you cannot match him or her in some way. (July 8-July 22) -- You are not yet on board, and others are waiting for you to join in. You still have a few doubts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're on the verge of a major discovery that can shed light on much that has been in the dark recently. Look ahead with optimism. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The kind of risk you are willing to take may not be necessary this week; you can scale back the danger factor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll want to make an early start each morning, especially during the first part of the week. You risk much if you fall behind. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be delighted to find that you are working with some of your favorite collaborators this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're likely to be given an important choice to make this week, and the fate of another is closely linked to your own. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to use great care as you consider all possible outcomes. Your activities say a lot about you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It's a good week to demonstrate your remarkable work ethic. There is much to do, and only so much time to do it. Be efficient! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may enjoy an unusually productive week; the work you turn out is recognized as rare and valuable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to go without while someone else has a go and collects his or her own rewards first. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your generosity will not go unnoticed -- or unrewarded -- this week. You have what it takes to make a key contribution.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The romantic outlook is positive this week; even if you've been in the doldrums, now is the time to heat things up with a special someone. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be presented with one or two options you had not considered before. One is particularly attractive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have been stalled recently, but you'll be back in business this week, and ready to score a personal victory. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your experiences may be unexpected, but what you do in response is likely to surprise no one -- including yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll want to pay keen attention to the schedule that is proposed this week, as you'll have certain key changes to suggest. (March 6-March 20) -- How you work with those around you is just as important as what you accomplish. You'll be noticed.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Don't waste time; get to work quickly, and tend to business in an efficient manner. Your priorities are clear. (April 5-April 19) -- Potential rewards have you working away at a project that is proving much more difficult than expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll be surprised to learn that someone has been in your corner all along, even when you thought you were entirely on your own. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll benefit from the right amount of solitude -- but too much can have a negative effect.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It's time to do two things at once in order to maximize your rewards -- and you know precisely what those two things are. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll win the attention of someone whose opinion actually matters a great deal to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're eager to be reunited with those whose aspirations and methodologies closely match your own. You can get much done together. (July 8-July 22) -- You may find yourself working for a cause that isn't lost exactly -- but that pushes you to the limit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll find yourself arguing against those in charge this week -- and the issue is likely to be fairness. Things just don't seem equitable. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may only get one crack at something you've been looking forward to -- so make it count!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There are those who want to find fault with you -- and they will have something to feed on this week. You're trying to get past it all. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be looking for a new place to rest your head for a while; new territory looks quite appealing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can remain confident even though there is much to do that will require a great deal of timing and luck. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll feel closer to one who, in turn, is feeling an increased affinity to you -- and perhaps affection, too.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Safety is a key issue this week, but you may have to take certain risks when engaging in a new and intricate endeavor. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to take a closer look at something that has been developing slowly. As it evolves, the danger grows.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be asking yourself what you're really doing as you strike out in a new direction -- but fate is calling you, certainly. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll find yourself engaged in sensitive negotiations both at work and at home this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to take some time early on to assess your situation and estimate the odds. You'll be relieved to know you stand a chance. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Something you've been taking for granted is likely to show itself more valuable than you could have possibly anticipated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Others may think you are in over your head, but you can take care of business in a simple, one-two-three fashion. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're beginning to resemble someone from your own past who, long ago, had a major influence on you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You must make very clear your intentions this week. There are those who would stand in your way if they could -- so don't let them! (March 6-March 20) -- You may have a slow start to the week, but you'll hit your stride soon enough, and work your way toward a personal victory.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Take care that the competition doesn't make a faster start than you do this week. Tend to personal affairs after hours. (April 5-April 19) -- Signs of all kinds are likely to explain the inexplicable; paradoxes abound at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're tempted to do something rather unconventional in order to break through an invisible barrier of some kind. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll want to think twice before doing something recommended by someone who has just arrived on the scene.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll be facing more than one obstacle this week, but you know how to approach all of them in a productive, positive way. (June 7-June 20) -- You're waiting to play your part, but someone else may be trying to steer you away from the center of activity.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to do the same thing again and again before you feel confident enough to put the results on display. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone in charge is waiting patiently for you to explain your motives and methods; fear not -- they both make perfect sense.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You want more than anything to be understood this week -- and you'll have more than one opportunity to explain yourself to others. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may come to feel that there is no way out, but this is an overreaction and can be reversed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- What you do to secure your own way this week may actually turn someone against you in the long run; use care, and tread lightly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll have the chance to take center stage for a while, so you'll want to know your role inside and out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find it more difficult than expected to get started this week. An accident results in something that stands in your way. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You know the truth about a situation that is being misunderstood by many; share what you know.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have been resistant to another's attempts to get you involved, but this week you may have a compelling reason to change your mind. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The pace this week will wax and wane, but you should be constant to your purpose no matter what comes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Something may be tugging at your heartstrings, day in and day out. You are on the verge of a major discovery. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others may doubt your sincerity, but you know that you are being true to yourself in a deep and lasting way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The progress you make this week will be measured in a new way, and you may not understand everything that is possible right now. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to pay attention to someone who has been in your shoes before. A close association is in the making.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Originality is the key to success; no matter what may be holding you up, you must always be true to your natural impulses. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- There is a time and a place for almost everything; this week you'll be playing the waiting game.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Avoid doing something unintentionally that might possibly be taken in a negative way. Offensive behavior will not be tolerated. (March 6-March 20) -- What someone else does or says may be the spark that gets you moving in an important new direction this week.