ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The messages you have to convey are quite important, but the means you have to convey them may elude you for a time. (April 5-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to consider doing something daring that others would surely avoid altogether. Your time has come!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find that doing a favor for someone else takes up more time than you had set aside for it -- but you must certainly complete it! (May 6-May 20) -- You're ready to look at yourself with a bit more honesty right now; what you see pleases you -- up to a point.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're likely to feel the influence of someone who does not always have your best interest at heart -- so you must be on your guard. (June 7-June 20) -- You can recover from a minor setback very quickly this week -- but major ones must be avoided.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be losing track of what it is you're really after; there's more than mere ambition at play here, and you must know yourself. (July 8-July 22) -- Seek a way out of a "trap" this week, and you will discover more than safe passage; self-knowledge increases.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to sacrifice something dear to you this week in order to secure the safety of something even more important. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- As you care for those who depend on you this week, consider how and why you have assumed this major role.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Adjustments to timing and scheduling may be required this week, and you'll surely want to anticipate any major moves. Avoid surprises! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Keep things simple, short and sweet this week; there's no need to overcomplicate things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can do a great deal of note this week, but it may be difficult to get the attention of the person whom you truly want to impress. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself taking a journey that leads you both forward and back this week. Be ready for anything.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may feel somewhat "lost" this week, as a result of a disconnect that you and a friend or partner were unable to avoid. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Those activities that you are able to enjoy on your own are likely to afford you more in the way of self-discovery this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can surprise a loved one with a gift that is far more valuable than anything you could purchase in a store. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't let a friend hold you back simply because he or she wants to relive a past glory. It's certainly time to move on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may require some downtime this week, but first you must tackle an issue that others have been trying to avoid. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're coming to the conclusion that what has always worked for you may now be outdated; it's time to explore options.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be tempted to withdraw from a project that isn't progressing as you had anticipated -- but you'll want to reconsider. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What others tell you to do this week isn't likely to be as good for you as what you come up with for yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Take care that you don't start complaining about those things that really don't matter, while others are awash in real problems. (March 6-March 20) -- A trivial matter catches fire early in the week and becomes quite serious later on; only you can douse the flames.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you read this week is likely to affect you more deeply than anticipated, and some images will remain with you for quite a long time. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be vulnerable in a way that you are not used to; you're going to have to accept your fate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What you and a partner are able to accomplish alone far exceeds any hopes you may have had for yourself. (May 6-May 20) -- You're not likely to learn as much as you can by taking a shortcut this week; you'll have to take the scenic route.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can prove something to yourself this week, and justify another's high opinion of you. Together, it's time for you to make big plans. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be reunited with someone who challenges you like no one else -- and you'll be glad of it!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You mustn't be tempted to do more than you have promised, as exhaustion may set in and threaten more than you can afford to lose. (July 8-July 22) -- This week brings a surprise to you dressed up in clothes that seem vaguely familiar.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You mustn't let a small mistake stay with you too long; the more you think about it, the worse it will seem, and the less you'll do. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Family matters take on an unusual tone this week, but much of this is merely a matter of perception.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be trying to do something that simply cannot be done -- and no one is willing, at this time, to tell you so. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not be getting information as quickly as possible this week, so much of it may not be entirely up-to-date.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Don't let your attention be drawn too often to the things you are doing wrong this week; focus more on what you know you are doing right. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The only way you can get it all done is to share responsibilities with another; he or she knows what your plans are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A few stories will lead you to a greater understanding of yourself and those around you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have to deceive someone in order to do him or her a necessary favor this week -- but he or she is likely to have no idea.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can count on your native creativity to help you solve one or two big problems -- and a whole collection of small ones. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You want to say "yes," but you may have to say "no" until circumstances are more favorable to your method of working.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your own needs must be balanced with professional concerns this week. Focusing on one and not the other is a mistake. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're not ready to separate yourself from another whose ideology is very close to your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can avoid many obstacles, but you must do all you can to prepare for one that is, in truth, inevitable. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your emotions are likely to ebb and flow throughout the week. A moving encounter sends you in a new direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be able to anticipate events with remarkable accuracy. It may seem to some as if you have a magic touch. (March 6-March 20) -- You're expecting to work hard all week long, but on two occasions you'll want to take some time off.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll be able to say or do much that establishes you as someone to listen to when things get tough. Many will consider you an expert. (April 5-April 19) -- Environmental influences will cause you to change your plans more than once this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- There is a time and a place for your kind of thinking, and you may have to wait just a little longer before sharing your ideas freely. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not get the quick start that you were hoping for this week, but you can catch up with others by week's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A change in overall trends will have you feeling more optimistic, but the work that lies ahead of you may take you by surprise. (June 7-June 20) -- Your imagination is likely to be fired up by someone else's accomplishment. You can surely contribute a great deal.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Personal affairs may keep you from focusing as much as necessary on certain professional issues -- but your priorities are clear. (July 8-July 22) -- Your emotions may be near the surface throughout much of the week. Be sure your reactions are proportional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's time to put your trust in someone who has been working hard to earn it. You'll feel good about the decisions that have to be made this week. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your popularity is on the rise at this time, despite a hasty decision that didn't pay off as you had hoped.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Take care that you make no promises that you cannot keep. You may be focused on an issue that is not really a central concern. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself in a vulnerable position this week if you do not strike while the iron is hot.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your goals may not be as concrete as they were only a short time ago; perhaps it's time to go back to the drawing board. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What happens to you in the course of routine endeavors may surprise you -- and send you off in a new direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll want to stand pat, even when others are challenging you on the most basic issues. You are feeling confident and strong. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's time for you to put your master plan in motion; don't hesitate, or you'll give someone else the edge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have more than just external forces to deal with this week; internal rhythms are shifting and will require some attention. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Things are improving for you in some ways, but you have a formidable obstacle to face before the week is out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- A family member holds the key to something you've been working on for quite some time, and this week, progress can pick up considerably. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have trouble talking to someone who sees things from a very different point of view.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're working hard to understand where someone else is coming from, and what you really want is to have him or her return the favor. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You and a rival are really after the same things, but you're going after them in very different ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're eager to participate in something that can improve the situation for many of the people around you at this time. Your turn will come. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be nervous about current trends, but you have more direct control over things than you think.