ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may feel somehow fractured or fragmented as the week opens, but later on you'll recover your usual stability and integrity. (April 5-April 19) -- You mustn't take things too literally. Much that you read or hear can be interpreted in a symbolic sense.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A good friend is willing to listen to you, but you may not be sure where to begin. You have some soul-searching to do first. (May 6-May 20) -- A look back gives you an important view of the landscape you have navigated recently, and it's been quite an accomplishment!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not want to charge ahead into something new with your usual abandon. A more careful approach may serve you much better. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have reason to thank someone who was an important influence on you a long, long time ago.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Because you know how things work inside and out, you should be able to rise to the top of a current endeavor very quickly. (July 8-July 22) -- You know how to talk with those who are usually unwilling to talk -- probably because you are often so reticent yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Advice comes to you from an unusual source. If you take it, you can find yourself rising above an anticipated fray. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You have the ability to make everyone who shares time and energy with you feel very special. Do so!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An even stronger bond is developing between you and one who has proven a mentor to you in the past. Now, however, you are in the know. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A late start may not be forgiven. Be sure to observe rules, regulations and expectations!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Someone you know well may think you're only playing games, but in actuality you are on the up-and-up. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you don't overdo it. You mustn't put yourself in a position of unintentional vulnerability.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can bring a great deal of joy to your every endeavor -- except, perhaps, one that has been hanging over you for a while. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to go above and beyond if you want the new year to meet with your expectations early on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can articulate what you want with great clarity, and others will be more than willing to jump on the bandwagon. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must let others contribute to a collaborative project in their own unique ways; you can't do it all alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You will find yourself in a more stable position than expected; what is in store will cause you to reflect in a new way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are missing someone who has been important to you in a subtle but permanent way. It's time to reconnect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're going to have to watch the clock throughout the week. Don't let time slip away, as you have many deadlines to meet. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be more eager than you had thought for this year to yield to the next -- more so than most of your inner circle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can prove how much you know about a certain topic, but take care that you don't try to cash in on another's ignorance. (March 6-March 20) -- You've been told to be nice again and again, and it will surely be advice you want to take.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A great many people may be telling you what you want, but you'll have a chance to respond with a declaration of your own. (April 5-April 19) -- You can rise above the confusion and formulate a plan that puts you in the driver's seat.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Others may be wondering why you put yourself in the same vulnerable position again and again, but you get a certain rush as a result. (May 6-May 20) -- You can accomplish something quite rare, but whether you are to be rewarded for it remains uncertain for now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- An early start gives you the advantage for a while, but you must be able to maintain concentrated hard work all week long. (June 7-June 20) -- You may feel that you are not being appreciated either at home or at the workplace, but it's a self-made situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The more you give to others, the more you will receive in return -- or at least that's the expectation. The reality may surprise you. (July 8-July 22) -- You're in need of a little assistance as you face a situation that challenges you in a new way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can embody a kind of youthful energy and exuberance that places you head and shoulders above the rest of the crowd. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know how to get the job done, but you may be resistant to the kinds of instructions you are receiving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are in a position that requires a great deal of instinct and flexibility at this time. Put the emphasis on personal endeavors. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have been in a slump lately, but this week you should be able to demonstrate a new effectiveness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not have much patience with those who think they have the answers. Instinct tells you that things are more complicated. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself facing your most formidable opponent, but you can come out on top.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Some would argue that you are ill-prepared for what lies ahead, but it's not yet time to make that judgment once and for all. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your effectiveness will depend, in large part, upon your ability to maintain the momentum you establish.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're at a turning point of sorts, and you must consider all your options before heading off in a new direction. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be harboring anger that begins to hold you back; you must release any and all such negative emotions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may wish you had never signed on to a certain project, but that kind of thinking won't help you. Focus on the job! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be in charge of something that must be finished this week, no matter how "behind" you may feel.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may encounter an agent of change who has you considering an option that only yesterday would have been unthinkable. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A loved one is poised to do for you what you have done for another in the past. Enjoy the help!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not be able to see obstacles clearly until you are upon them, so you must be ready to act at a moment's notice. (March 6-March 20) -- A personal relationship may begin to suffer as a result of overwork this week. You can avoid disaster.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be experiencing a slowdown that is the product of your own uncertainty. There is no cause for such feelings, however. (April 5-April 19) -- You are waiting for the chance to prove yourself, and it will come before the week is out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll have the chance to be honest about something others are unwilling to discuss openly. Your leadership frees everyone up. (May 6-May 20) -- There are certain burdens that you needn't bear, and this is the perfect week to free yourself of them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You should be flying high by the end of the week, thanks to an unobstructed flow of information combined with an unusual opportunity. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have thought you would have to go without, but you'll find that such is not the case!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The fact that you feel "behind the 8-ball" has your stress level rising, but you can do much to alleviate the situation. (July 8-July 22) -- You may discover that adopting another's methods can work wonders for you, both personally and professionally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's a good time to reach out to someone who has been missing you. You know that things cannot be as they were, but they can still be very good! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You are feeling desperate for a certain kind of interaction that you know will have an important psychological effect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can prove to one and all that you are not simply full of bluster and braggadocio. Your actions speak louder than words! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You will be able to mix business with pleasure, but not everyone will respond favorably to your unusual methods.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You and a co-worker are on the verge of something much more productive together -- and personally enjoyable, too. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What you've been long awaiting is likely to fall into your lap. Be sure to hang on to it -- now and always!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can do much to ensure harmony on all fronts by opening both your heart and your mind to what others are feeling and thinking. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll feel a renewed sense of accomplishment as a result of doing something you've been putting off for too long.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in need of a little relaxation before you swing into action, but you may find it difficult to switch off. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- There is little to cause you stress, but that doesn't mean you won't be affected by it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The pace needn't be quick for you to take advantage of all the opportunities presented to you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A gathering of friends provides you with just the chance you need to clear the air about certain key issues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You know what needs to be done, but picking just the right time for getting it done is the real trick. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself blamed for something you had nothing to do with, but you're convenient and willing to take it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Others may be looking for a way out while you're looking for a way in. Take care a major traffic jam doesn't develop! (March 6-March 20) -- You have a great deal going for you. Your own attitude is improving, and your vision is clear.