ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- There is a difference between transparency and routine checks and balances. This week, the former is really what you're after. (April 5-April 19) -- Your motivations are best kept under wraps for a while -- at least until others are ready and willing to hear the truth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Good and bad may be closely commingled throughout the week, causing you to adopt an unusual vantage point in order to see things clearly. (May 6-May 20) -- You want others to do what you do, if only to give you the confidence to keep doing it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can have a great deal of fun, but you may be surprised when someone unexpected joins you along the way. (June 7-June 20) -- That which is hypothetical mustn't take the place of that which is real; you must know the difference and work with it.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be against the popular agenda, but you can certainly convince some that your position is supported by facts. (July 8-July 22) -- Simply relabeling a difficult issue isn't likely to fool anyone; everyone knows what's really going on!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're likely to be very near an important personal goal; all it takes to go all the way is a willingness to do something unusual. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may intercept information that was not meant for you, but which can do you a great deal of good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An argument over protocol isn't likely to be solved by anyone directly involved. A third party may be required. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You will want to go through the proper channels in order to get things happening according to plan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll be asking many questions about another's behavior and how it may affect you in the long run. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A question of legality isn't easily avoided; you'll want to be sure you're on the right side of the law!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The importance of your own position will be clear once you put your money where your mouth is. Now is the time to act. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may win praise for an unusual act, but you may not be able to get away with it a second time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are sure to be surprised by someone who has been planning a certain counteroffensive for some time. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- This is a good week to repeat what worked for you before, but you may also be able to improve upon it in a creative way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may cross the line in some way, but instead of attracting criticism, you're likely to win a good deal of praise. (Jan.7-Jan. 19) -- You aren't likely to approve of a family member's decisions, but you are not in a position to impose your own will.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Routine efforts aren't likely to pay off in a routine way; you're going to have to put in a little extra effort, surely. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Whether a plan has worked for you will only be clear after you look back over a long period of time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Others are likely to pursue you from many angles, but only because your involvement is seen as a major boon. (March 6-March 20) -- Things may not be as clear to you as they have been in the past. The fog will lift only after you make your objections known.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have trouble convincing a teammate that you're all on the right track, and making intended progress. Use facts and figures. (April 5-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to join forces with someone who seems to know how to make headway despite certain obstacles.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You have a surprise up your sleeve for a loved one who is returning home -- literally or figuratively. Things are on an upswing. (May 6-May 20) -- Your opinions are widely sought at this time, but you'll want to wait to share them until you are asked -- usually.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- There's no need for you to wait any longer to claim what is yours by rights. You can be stronger by week's end, and ready for something new. (June 7-June 20) -- You know that someone has his or her eye on you, so you may want to ramp it up in order to impress.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find that something that was only "ho-hum" to you in the recent past is now virtually irresistible. (July 8-July 22) -- It may be nearly impossible to reverse certain trends, so why not jump on the bandwagon and enjoy yourself?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- That which looked good to you last week is almost certain to look even better to you now. An old comrade comes to you with an answer to your prayers. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to feel a great deal of desire for something or someone that you've hardly noticed in the past.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have cause to count your money again and again -- and to ask yourself where it may have gone. It's time to economize. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your methods may come under some scrutiny from someone who has you in his sights.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your life and that of someone who shares with you certain ambitions are likely to be indivisible throughout much of the week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have no choice but to follow a loved one into a situation that you know will be dangerous -- but rewarding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may find yourself waiting for the last pieces of a puzzle to fall into place. Be patient; you can't force the issue! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will have to plant yourself firmly on the ground even as your dreams lift you skyward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are tempted to get in touch with someone who you feel can lift you out of your current rut, but there are dangers involved. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're ready to take a chance, but what you see before you gives you pause. You can be brave!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The first time you're likely to get it right, but the second time may take some doing as you adjust to changing circumstances. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll hear from someone who may well change everything with the simplest of statements.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You won't have to spend a great deal of time explaining yourself as others are quick to grasp what you're reaching for. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may "see the light" at some point this week, giving rise to suspicions that you've cheated somehow -- but you haven't.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll have cause to praise someone who only recently was in your doghouse. He or she understands how to get on your good side, surely! (March 6-March 20) -- Personal expression is likely to take a far more creative, even artistic, form.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll want to keep abreast of the news as it is made available, so listen to everything that comes your way. (April 5-April 19) -- Your personal power will be on display, but be careful you don't use it to take advantage of someone less able than yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You won't have to say much to get others in your corner this week, but what you say must be accurate, by all means. (May 6-May 20) -- Your unorthodox approach is likely to raise some eyebrows this week, though it does get the job done, as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone has something you want, and it is only a matter of time before you have it in your possession. You needn't be too aggressive. (June 7-June 20) -- You can make it clear to a friend or co-worker that you're interested in seeing what lies ahead. Hints may not be enough.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Patience can work wonders, but you must know when it is time to swing into action as well. Pay attention to all signs. (July 8-July 22) -- You can begin to mount your comeback, but know that the competition will heat up in response.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have reason to say that something is too close for comfort before the week is out. You can do much to increase safety at home. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can make progress, surely, but you mustn't expect things to happen faster than usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A decision affecting yourself and those around you is likely to be made just after the midpoint of the week. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be invited to join the party, but you know you have some work to complete before you accept.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're likely to get your money's worth, but in a way that comes as a complete surprise. A close friend has a secret. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It will soon be your turn -- not this week, but perhaps next. This week, preparation is the key.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to be shaken up by a decision made in your absence. Soon you'll have the opportunity to bounce back. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You aren't likely to agree with everything that is said, but out of disagreement comes creativity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You were recently riding a wave of accomplishment, but you're now enduring a dormant period. It will come to an end soon. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You want something to happen that shakes things up in a way that cannot be ignored. Do you want to be in control?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll have the chance to dive into something headfirst, but take care that you steer clear of any obvious predators. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What occurs to you early in the week can be of great use to you later on, though certain mysteries will remain.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- It's time for you to get started on a project that others have been waiting for you to begin for quite some time. It can be a rousing success. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- That which makes you special is likely to be on display all week long, and many will be grateful for this unique pleasure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- There's no question about it: This week, you can prove yourself the best in the business in some respect. Pull no punches! (March 6-March 20) -- You may be nearing the end of an important period, but this will be followed by another of no less importance.