ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You and a friend, though perhaps separated by a considerable distance, are likely to be thinking many of the same unusual thoughts. (April 5-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to pursue that goal you've been hiding from others; it's no longer one you must keep under wraps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be hungry for something that is just out of reach, but with a friend's help you can have it and enjoy it to your heart's content. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not understand just what is expected from you as the week opens, but later on all is likely to become crystal clear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Once you have tended to a certain piece of routine business during the first few days of the week, you'll be at liberty for much of the time remaining. (June 7-June 20) -- How you quantify certain ideas and concepts will make all the difference; you must be able to communicate value.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Scheduling may prove the most important aspect of your preparations. Getting things in the right order is essential. (July 8-July 22) -- You may experience something of a slowdown, but this can afford you valuable time to assess your own situation honestly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to retrace your steps with unusual care in order to determine what has slipped through the cracks, and when. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't neglect the needs of a family member; saying the right thing at the right time will be remembered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll want to spruce things up a bit wherever you are this week -- home, office or a home away from home. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Things may not be presented to you in the most convenient fashion early in the week, but your reorganization will make a difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Some may sense that you are doing less than your usual, but in truth you are making yourself available to another as the need arises. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to score a come-from-behind victory if you are patient and strike while the iron is hot.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may think the grass is always greener, but this week you'll realize that your unique situation is truly the best for you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You must prepare yourself for unexpected developments. What you are most afraid of can only happen if you actually conjure it up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll learn an important thing or two by listening in on conversations others have all around you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be guilty of coveting what a loved one has, but you can do him or her one better when given the chance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be afforded some valuable downtime, but you must use it carefully and not fritter it away. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What seems to be a contradiction in terms will actually make sense to you once you apply it to your own personal affairs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can track another's progress with some accuracy, but take care you don't become obsessive and ignore your own needs. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be closer to one of your main goals than you had supposed; a friend reveals a missing piece of the puzzle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll reach a halfway point of sorts, but that doesn't mean that the hardest part of the journey is behind you! (March 6-March 20) -- You have a way of doing things that inspires confidence in most -- and envy in others.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Follow your instincts and you'll be able to make sense out of something that has others confused and even rather afraid. (April 5-April 19) -- You can share what's on your mind with some other people who are willing to help you on your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be able to sneak off and enjoy a little downtime, but you must be ready to get back to business when called upon. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not fully understand the significance of the role you are asked to play, but you know there will be a payoff.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are likely to make a few important discoveries every step of the way, and your travels may take you quite far indeed. (June 7-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to let another know exactly how you feel and exactly what you are willing to do about it!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It may seem as though you are getting only cold responses from those around you, but someone is sure to step up and have your back. (July 8-July 22) -- A gut response early in the week is likely to send you in a surprising direction. Something beckons.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may feel trapped by circumstances, but as the days pass, you'll recapture a keen sense of control. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What begins as something purely recreational is likely to turn into something that means much more by week's end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may find yourself engaged in a contest of wills. How it ends will determine much more than your own personal standing. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not require a great deal of coaching this week; your own experience and expertise do the trick.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may feel as though a great deal more than usual is riding on what you accomplish this week, and this may be proved true very soon. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may want to say goodbye to a certain part of yourself that you feel is no longer relevant.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- What you need at this time is a stepping-stone of sorts, but you aren't likely to find it where you most expect it. Keep looking! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are missing something that actually provides you with a great deal of strength and confidence, but you'll recapture it soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have only one chance this week to get it right. As soon as it reveals itself, you must make your play. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't distract yourself with trying to be the best. Instead, progress is made in small increments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not be reaching the heights that you had previously anticipated. It's a good week to rethink what really matters to you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have to say your goodbyes before you had planned on it, but you're not likely to encounter many other such surprises.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to make an early start each and every day this week, but later on you'll be able to get some much-needed rest. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be operating according to an assumption that is proved to be quite wrong by week's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You should be able to help another out of a rut, and in the process you may rekindle an interest that pays off handsomely for you. (March 6-March 20) -- You may behave in ways that send the wrong signals to a loved one, when in fact you're trying to say just what is needed.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You’re likely to face a challenge this week that is both self-made and self-promoted. You must address certain weaknesses. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be waiting for a last chance that is not likely to come. Perhaps it is time for a change of heart.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can save a great deal of money this week, or you can pass up this chance in favor of something that won’t really pay off. Choose wisely. (May 6-May 20) -- You may feel as though you are running out of options, but this week you actually have more choices than usual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself completely redoing something that didn’t work too well for you the first time. Be ready to make changes. (June 7-June 20) -- You are confident that what you are doing will win the desired results, but others are not so sure.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can compare reality with fantasy in a way that allows you to choose between the two more productively than usual this week. (July 8-July 22) -- A situation is soon likely to develop that requires you to take a stand on an issue you’ve been avoiding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You’ll gain a great deal of perspective this week by watching someone close to you tackle something you care about. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It’s a good week to listen more closely to those who are reaching out to you in unusual ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your ingenuity will come in handy this week as you try to address a situation that you have not encountered before. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It’s a good week to focus on your own behavior, especially those bad habits that you’ve sworn to break.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Someone who demands more time from you than usual certainly does deserve your attention, but you mustn’t neglect your own key issues. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to be surrounded by those who know how to give you needed support, but do you know how to accept it?� SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- This week, you may be on top of a situation that others have found to be too much to handle. You can prove yourself in many ways. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may encounter a dangerous situation this week when you get pushed into something for which you are not yet ready.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can make a brand new start, but whether it leads you in the right direction or not may depend on many external forces. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Are you ready to make a new commitment this week? You had better acquaint yourself with all available information.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Don’t let yourself get lost in a web of details this week. You must maintain a certain objectivity and understand the big picture. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can determine the best route to take rather early in the week, and you’re ready to get started.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must be sure that your way of thinking is in line with others whose support you are soon going to need. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself engaged in a philosophical argument with someone who, in the end, actually agrees with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What you know about a coming event will serve you well as preparations are under way. You have a few tricks up your sleeve. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have trouble convincing another that your position is supported by the facts, but you must keep trying.