ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A challenge to others can result in a good deal of productive cooperation -- though there may be some slow going early on. (April 5-April 19) -- You are on the verge of unveiling a strategy that can benefit those around you as well as yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself getting more and more nervous about a situation that is, in fact, well in hand. Past decisions have avoided trouble. (May 6-May 20) -- You are not likely to understand what motivates another to take a stand against you -- but you must deal with him or her directly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Issues of marketing and outreach will come to the fore this week; it's important that you get your ideas out there for public debate. (June 7-June 20) -- Something that has been tedious in the past is likely to interest you in an entirely new way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not have a concrete plan, but you know what has to be done. You'll do your best work in the trenches. (July 8-July 22) -- Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty; it's essential that you experience what those around you experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have trouble doing what you must do because of a few outdated regulations. It's up to you to argue for change. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to keep certain opinions to yourself for a time while others get used to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can encourage a new level of openness and tolerance. When it comes to understanding others, you're one of the best right now. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Mainstream issues may leave you somewhat cold, while certain private concerns come to the fore.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have been doing things the way others have done them in the past, but this week you'll be tempted to break with tradition. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- There are those who back you unconditionally, but you'll have to weather some criticism because of certain key views.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not be ready to suspend your efforts, but a calculated slowdown can allow you to assess your position accurately. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Legal issues may be difficult to understand this week, as they seem to have little bearing on practical concerns.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- It's a good time to put your money where your mouth is; rather than talk about what you plan to do, get started and do it! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Just because you say the same things over and over doesn't mean others will hear you -- or understand your intent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your experiences this week will allow you to see things in a whole new light. Very soon you'll be headed in a new direction. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to know who is responsible for the way things are and where they are headed -- but is this really possible?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You have a certain way of doing things that puts others at ease, even when all are facing some serious obstacles. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's important to find out the facts this week before you react to a situation that seems shrouded in mystery.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You must avoid any kind of inaccuracies -- and by all means, you must steer clear of those who would distort the truth. (March 6-March 20) -- You will want to play by the rules this week -- and insist that others do so as well. Others want to put you in charge.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It's time for you to go after what you want with more dedication and tenacity. You don't want to quit before you've done all you can. (April 5-April 19) -- A simple matter of personal taste will evolve into a major issue that many will have to contend with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be facing quite a task as you try to sell your ideas to those who have never been quick to buy what you have to offer. (May 6-May 20) -- You understand that a current problem can be solved in a new way -- but those around you may be resistant.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are feeling as though no one has been taking you seriously lately. This week you'll have a chance to state your case -- in a new way. (June 7-June 20) -- It's time to present examples of your work so that others will know what to invest in when the time comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're facing quite an obstacle this week, and you're not likely to overcome it entirely on your own. It's time to assemble a team. (July 8-July 22) -- No matter how specific you are, there will be those who doubt that you can get it all done as described.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's time to let others know precisely what you are going to do -- before the time has come to do it. Your ideas are certainly valid. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- There is more to think about than economics; style and substance vie for your attention.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are ready to put a plan into motion, but before you do you'll want to be sure that your timeline is complete and error-free. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to achieve a certain level of celebrity this week -- just in time to enjoy it fully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may fear that you haven't done everything possible to ensure your own success -- and this week the returns will start coming in. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to avoid anything that might distract from the messages you are trying to convey.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- How you spin a certain story this week will make all the difference -- but take care that you don't simply promote fiction. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be facing a crisis of confidence at this time. Focus on what you know you can do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A competition is likely to heat up this week as a rival hits you with a plan that seems, at first, to be more exciting than your own. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A major decision is to be made this week, but you may not feel its effects for a while; be patient.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Others may be expecting you to solve a major problem in one fell swoop -- but you know that it's not possible to do it that way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have trouble convincing those around you this week that your plans can lead directly to results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll have to make one or two key compromises as a result of a surprise that hits you just as the week begins. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may find your stress levels rising because certain money matters are not being resolved as hoped.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can educate yourself in a way that gives you a distinct advantage over the competition this week. (March 6-March 20) -- You are being asked to do things in a way that does not come naturally -- but that can, indeed, yield the desired results.

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.