ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may experience a reversal of sorts that has you wondering if you've been on the right track lately. Consider an unusual option. (April 5-April 19) -- Progress will be made, slowly at first and then more quickly than expected during the latter half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You and a friend may have to work harder than usual to overcome the distance that has resulted from a recent separation. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time for you to underestimate the power of your own will. What you imagine you can realize -- in time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your ability to rise above situations that are beneath you will surely serve you well -- as well as those working with you. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have quite a way to go before you reach your destination, but you can make the journey entirely worth it!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You will surely find a way to make the puzzle you are facing make sense to you at this time -- though explaining it to others will be tricky. (July 8-July 22) -- What happens to you early in the week is likely to affect you later on in ways you cannot always anticipate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are eager to do something good for yourself at this time -- which may include adopting a new exercise regimen or a healthier diet. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- This week, you may not be able to ignore what others say about you -- but take care you don't become overly defensive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are likely to receive an offer to reprise a favorite role of sorts this week -- but what attracts you most is your co-star. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22 -- You'll have a chance to walk in another's shoes and figure out how he or she got to the top.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You mustn't let too much of the week go by before tending to a situation that threatens to get out of hand before long. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have what it takes to do what is asked of you -- and more -- but first you must tend to certain domestic needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Others may be taking a certain situation far too seriously, and you know that only a sense of humor can see you through. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Touch base with someone who has figured prominently in your creative past. He or she has an answer you are seeking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have trouble convincing someone else that you are not performing up to par, when in fact you are getting results. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Domestic affairs will take priority as you attempt to smooth out a situation that was forced on you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's time for you to do what you have long wanted to do, no matter what kind of opposition may stand in your way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will have to put your own needs and desires aside for a time as you tend to certain long-standing responsibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- No one is talking about it, but you have the sneaking suspicion that what is going on is far more important than you had anticipated. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- After a long hiatus, it's time to jump back into something that really gets your passions flowing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It may have been a while since you have engaged in some serious self-evaluation, but this week is conducive to such reflection. (March 6-March 20) -- You may feel that your state of mind is no help to yourself or to others for much of the week -- but recovery is up to you.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Someone will see right through you, compelling you to tell only the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. (April 5-April 19) -- Despite hardship, you'll want to hold true to a dream you have spent quite some time building for yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Take care that you don't try to do so much that you are incapable of doing any one thing completely or up to par. Pace yourself. (May 6-May 20) -- You're after something valuable at this time, but your more traditional methods may not be getting the results you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone may accuse you of doing less than you had promised, but in fact you are taking charge of more than that one situation. (June 7-June 20) -- It's time for you to brave the storm and do what you know you must do -- simply because it is the right thing to do!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to wade through more red tape than expected -- but you are prepared to use the situation to your advantage. (July 8-July 22) -- You are likely to receive news this week that has you second-guessing yourself. A hidden situation comes to light.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must pay attention to changes in procedures of all kinds this week in order to keep up with the way things are being done. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can't afford to be left behind when your competitors begin exploring new and untried methods.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your excitement is on the rise as you realize just where you are going -- and how soon you can actually get there. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't make someone close to you feel insecure because you are unintentionally highlighting his or her shortcomings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The things you know will certainly come in handy -- but that which you don't yet know may be most important of all. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can't expect your creativity to be at an all-time high throughout the week; such energy will surely wax and wane.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A question of legitimacy is likely to arise, and it will be up to you to prove that recent decisions have been on the up-and-up. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're not likely to buy into that which others are trying to promote; your own ideas are stronger and more viable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Extremity of any kind is to be avoided. Do what you can to guide those around you toward decisions that are more moderate. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A recent choice begins to win you results this week, though you'll be surprised to learn how and why.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Something you have taken for granted for quite some time might suddenly mean something different for you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're in no mood to do what another is begging you to do, even though you may not yet have thought of an alternative.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll be dealing with facts and figures throughout the week; you may want an expert to join your team at this time. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be quite close to making a dream come true. Now is the time to promote your ideas more aggressively.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What happens to you this week may come as a welcome relief -- until you realize that you must bear certain extra burdens as a result. (March 6-March 20) -- A relaxed and restful week can be yours, but you must first be sure to address a pressing issue directly.

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.