ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Things are likely to heat up very quickly, but cool down much more slowly. Be aware of the dangers that arise as a result. (April 5-April 19) -- What happens out of sight and out of earshot will be more significant to you than you had thought. Get the news!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Now is the time for you to take a stand and support those who cannot adequately help themselves to what is rightfully theirs. (May 6-May 20) -- You have more ahead of you than you know, and your preparations are going to have to be multilayered.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- No matter what another may say to you early in the week, you can retain your natural confidence and forge ahead undaunted. (June 7-June 20) -- Environmental influences will have an effect on you throughout the week -- and it is likely to be unexpected.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A close look at the details leads you to believe that things are not quite what you have believed them to be. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone who was a central figure in your life long ago is likely to resurface -- and it'll seem like no time has passed at all!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Ideas that are realistic and practical can be of use to everyone, not just you. Others have little use for your more lofty dreams. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't take offense when someone offers his or her opinion of your work; not everyone can see what you're really doing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The most important things are likely to happen behind closed doors this week -- especially those that have never happened before! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're not the kind to turn a blind eye to that which you know you can change for the better. Do so!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to play a role that is entirely new to you -- but you're improvisational skills will surely kick in! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone you've had your eye on from a distance is likely to do things that affect you directly this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The significance of certain endeavors may be lost on you for a while, but later you'll come to realize what you're missing. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- There's no need to quibble with someone whose views are different from your own. There's room for both opinions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You don't want to hole up and subject yourself to an enforced solitude that is no good for you right now. Get out and about! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your willingness to jump into a situation with abandon may be dangerous -- but can serve you well this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You feel the need to voice your opinion more freely, and fortunately you will discover the perfect forum to do so. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can tell many stories this week that will inspire those around you; another has a few that will inspire you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You will want to make any and all requests in the most straightforward -- and yet courteous -- manner possible. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Time spent with friends and family members will be more productive and profitable than you could possibly imagine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your imagination will surely serve you well as you are asked to create something entirely new out of whole cloth. (March 6-March 20) -- A frank discussion with a peer has you coming to terms with things that recently have been incomprehensible to you.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll have the chance to breathe more easily after you tend to a situation you've been avoiding for far too long. (April 5-April 19) -- You may find yourself bouncing between two very different activities throughout the week. What do you really want to do?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can keep a situation from becoming too volatile, or even dangerous, simply by speaking the truth when the truth is required. (May 6-May 20) -- It's a good week for you to focus on internal affairs, either at home or at work -- or, perhaps, both.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You have what it takes to put another's mind at ease about something significant this week -- and that in itself is just as significant. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not understand just what is going on around you, or why -- but you appreciate its impact, surely.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself supporting someone from the shadows, offering sound pieces of advice just when they are most needed. (July 8-July 22) -- It will be gratifying to see just how far someone is able to take your advice when applying it to him or herself this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You fear being overshadowed, but that's not likely to happen this week. Go about your business without getting in your own way! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your confidence is slipping a bit, but it needn't cause you to lose ground -- if you simply hang on to what you have.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are interested in another's affairs, but take care you do not become intrusive! Why not just observe from a distance? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Lines of communication must remain open this week, especially when sensitive issues arise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can pick up some slack for someone who has found him or herself completely overwhelmed. Such help will go a long way. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be trying to get back in the swing of things this week -- but unseen forces work against you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You should be able to put down a rebellion of sorts that starts at home. Your ideas, ultimately, are the most viable. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What begins slowly, and in the shadows, is likely to require a great deal of your attention later in the week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to tell the truth this week, but you may have trouble finding anyone who really wants to hear it. Don't give up easily! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are interested in working closely with others, but you must formulate a concrete plan.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll find yourself ruled by emotions that cannot be easily controlled. You may feel pushed in many directions. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- After a period of uncertainty, you seem to know just what is necessary -- but getting it done may prove problematic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your own agenda may have to be shelved for a time as you rush to the aid of someone whose endeavors are more far-reaching. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What begins as something quite casual gets much more serious as the week progresses. Hang on to your hat!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to work hard to avoid being sidetracked; many things are vying for your attention, but only a few are worthy. (March 6-March 20) -- You may think you have a great deal of time this week, but you're racing against the clock.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Take the time to carefully and honestly assess your feelings about an opportunity that you know is fast approaching. Does it really speak to you? (April 5-April 19) -- Others may not understand just how you are able to do what you do -- but you can demonstrate once more that you are an expert in your field.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to work very quickly this week to assemble the right team for the job that lies ahead. The group dynamic is perhaps more important than anyone's expertise. (May 6-May 20) -- Trouble may be brewing on the home front, but not for the reasons you may expect. It's time to circle the wagons, perhaps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself drawn to a certain group of people who display many characteristics that you have always found irresistible. They're likely to welcome you with open arms. (June 7-June 20) -- Don't let your own presumptions stand in your way this week; an open mind makes you available for all manner of new opportunities.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The mess made by another can be cleaned up rather quickly if you are put in charge; indeed, when all is said and done, no one may know anything untoward ever happened. (July 8-July 22) -- You're sitting pretty this week, though it doesn't mean that the workload will be any less. Rewards, however, should be considerable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Style and substance can be combined this week as you strive for something that others before you had only dreamed about. You can reach your goal ahead of schedule. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone in authority is likely to recognize that you are no flash in the pan; he or she offers you a deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Quality and quantity must both be considered carefully as you begin to stock up for something big that is just around the corner. Don't skimp! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand what is driving another, but you can surely offer your support and do much to help make his or her dream come true.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You will want to keep your eye on the clock throughout the week; scheduling is perhaps more important right now than it has been for quite a while. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Give yourself a break today, and don't let others drive you to the point of frustration -- or, worse, to the point of calling it quits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It's a good week to call in favors from those who have benefited from your own involvement in the past. Be sure everyone knows what his or her job really is. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself on a strange kind of "seek and destroy" mission this week -- but remember, ultimately it's all in fun!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be the beneficiary of another's generosity this week -- and this, in turn, may speed up your development in a certain key area. You're ready to rock! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A conflict develops between you and one who thinks he or she is a suitable candidate for a job you really want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Those in charge may not understand just what is required this week -- but you can settle any disputes by putting the job ahead of your own personal feelings. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A rendezvous of sorts gives you the opportunity to analyze how you feel about a situation you had only a small part in creating.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- What goes on around you this week may reach the level of controlled chaos unless you are able to exert a strong influence. Approach this from the top! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Someone who is calling the shots this week doesn't understand the psychological elements involved -- as you most certainly do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're likely to be asked more than once if you are planning to step forward and take control of something that only recently has lost its leader. (March 6-March 20) -- It's a good week to stay out of the spotlight if you can; others will be far more eager than you to attract such attention and scrutiny.