ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Travel may be in the picture, but you don't want to risk being unavailable for an important family event. (April 5-April 19) -- You are being pushed in more than one direction, but you can handle the pressure and maintain your autonomy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can win big, but you must realize that there is a price to pay -- now or later. The week progresses in a surprising way. (May 6-May 20) -- Trust is a major issue this week; if you're unwilling to trust others, they're not likely to trust you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You seem to know a thing or two that you really shouldn't know -- and it's all a matter of intuition and instinct. (June 7-June 20) -- It may be hard for you to wait your turn this week, but you must do that if you want to maximize your gains later on.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- How you express yourself will make a big difference -- not only to you, but to those who are lucky enough to hear what you have to say. (July 8-July 22) -- You've done much to help another advance, and this week it's time to tend to your own progress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can take a routine endeavor and turn it into something extraordinary. You can influence others with your ability to connect. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The powers that be will be impressed with the control you seem to have over your circumstances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You needn't fear any big mistakes this week; it's the small errors that arise from nerves or carelessness that you must try to avoid. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll have a chance to see others at work before you have to put it on the line yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to take care of yourself as you head into a period of increased activity. You can't afford to suffer any kind of injury. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your native playfulness will serve you well -- and endear you to others in a way that can prove quite valuable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have your sights set on a lofty personal goal, and you must begin your preparations now; start with getting yourself in shape. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy a rather fun week, provided you tend to certain domestic duties early.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can put cleverness on display -- but you'll want to make sure there is some depth to what you are doing as well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can show a great deal of improvement over last week's endeavors; your progress will surely be noticed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can rise in the standings, but take care that you don't set your sights too high too quickly. Keep the pace steady. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you most want may well prove the one thing that you must try to avoid this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- There's no reason to travel far from home to get what you need; those closest to you can provide it -- and more. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may think that you can give everyone what he or she needs, but you'll have to prioritize and guard against overextending.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are not one to keep secrets when you realize that full disclosure is necessary to your own advancement. (March 6-March 20) -- Your attitudes are shifting slightly, and you may feel somewhat out of sorts as a result.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Hesitation early in the week can be overcome later on if you remain aware of your pace and how you compare to the competition. (April 5-April 19) -- You can be proud of what you accomplish this week, even though it may be quite different from what you expect.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You know what you must do to maintain your standing, but how you do it must be decided on the spot; there's little room for guesswork. (May 6-May 20) -- You needn't worry about being different this week; indeed, anything that sets you apart is an advantage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have to juggle two completely different tasks this week -- and one does not necessarily help you with the other. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll have only one chance to get it right -- but you have a few tricks up your sleeve, and it's not out of reach.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Prevailing conditions favor your approach; you can do much to attract attention to yourself and a favorite cause. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to defend yourself against those who would try to chip away at your self-confidence this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll have a good reason to take a very different approach, as circumstances favor shaking things up and surprising the competition. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your familiarity with many different unusual topics will serve you well throughout the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- What has been most effective for you in the past may not get the results you are hoping for this week; make necessary adjustments on the fly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be in an enviable position, but you don't want to take anything for granted; stick to the game plan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find yourself exploring an environment that is somewhat familiar -- but in the details it holds many surprises. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- This week, the savings you can enjoy because you were thinking ahead can make things a little easier for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to put up with another's unusual behavior as you try to assemble a team of experts -- but they are all rather eccentric. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your perspective enables you to enjoy things in a unique way. Others want to know your secret.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You must remain focused on the overall job you are doing this week, even as you tend to unusual details and manage your fatigue. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Penalties are likely to be few this week, particularly for errors made while being experimental.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be happy with your work this week -- provided you avoid personal distractions that do not allow you to experience things fully. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will want to review your activities regularly as you progress through the week. Assess yourself honestly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are likely to find yourself in a situation that requires you to combine expertise in one area with a novice approach to another. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What you do this week may appear flawless to others, but you know there is room for improvement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can see things with greater clarity this week, and others will surely rely on your perspective to help them adjust their own. (March 6-March 20) -- You're not interested in second or third place, naturally; if you're going to compete, you want to come in first!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Halfway through a major project this week you'll want to stop and examine what remains; you may want to change your tactics. (April 5-April 19) -- You are trying to satisfy your own needs and please someone in charge; a conflict is likely to arise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Just because you are having fun doesn't mean you aren't working hard; indeed, the harder you work, the more fun you can have. (May 6-May 20) -- You can be philosophical or practical this week, but you'll have a hard time being both. The right choice will be clear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Now is the time for you to step forward and present yourself as a leader; there are things to be done that you know how to do! (June 7-June 20) -- You can impress someone who is not easily impressed; he or she may sign on as a new member of your team.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Come at a certain problem from a different angle this week and you should be able to come up with an imaginative and lasting solution. (July 8-July 22) -- An unorthodox approach can serve you well today, but on at least two occasions you must do things according to the rulebook.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The week is likely to divide neatly into two parts -- the first allowing you a little more freedom, the second demanding a certain allegiance. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can come through for another and enjoy certain gains yourself as a result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can maintain a strong connection with someone far from home; messages sent via unconventional means are most effective. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Quality control may be an issue this week; you're not sure why, but the usual vigilance may not be quite enough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You needn't try to get everything done all at once this week -- but keep in mind that the clock is ticking, and a deadline approaches. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't spend so much time thinking about what must be done that you don't get around to doing it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Even the slightest misstep can set you back, so be sure to plot out your course with great care before you set out. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A great many others are affected by your decisions and actions this week; you are only part of a large puzzle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You've been jumping through hoops for quite a while, and this week there's likely to be more for you to do to prove yourself. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone is trying to wear you down, but your dedication is such that you can surely go the distance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- There's such a thing as doing something so well that it cannot be imitated or replicated; this week, you may accomplish just this. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- If you don't have the time to do a thing right the first time, fixing it may not be an option. Use care!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're going to have to come up with a foolproof plan on your own -- and one that works for the whole team as well. Be creative. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's a good week for you to look back over recent achievements -- but avoid comparing yourself to others right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- There may be more pressure to get a thing done this week than there has been in the recent past; gather your forces and mount an offensive. (March 6-March 20) -- It won't take long for others to recognize that you do, indeed, mean business this week.