ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The care you give to others is not likely to be returned as expected, but when it is, you'll be surprised at how effective it is. (April 5-April 19) -- You've been holding up very well under stress, but this week may see you breaking down in a uniquely personal way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can take comfort in the thought that nothing that happens to you is likely to be permanent -- except in one key situation. (May 6-May 20) -- This week's events can bring the family together in a way that has not been enjoyed in quite some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your own individual determination and tenacity will surely help others as they face a situation similar to your own. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll be waiting for news throughout much of the week, and when it comes you'll be ready to roll.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You've reached the halfway point and can easily complete the journey in less time than expected -- if you keep moving. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have trouble connecting the dots during the first part of the week, but later on everything will be interconnected quite well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A family member expresses an unusual desire, and you'll find yourself off on an unusual journey of discovery as a result. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You must avoid any kind of overreaction. Information comes to you in bits and pieces; be patient.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- No one is holding anything against you, and you'll feel free to do some things that otherwise might be frowned upon. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's important that you understand your own motives, and that you remain true to them as you explore options.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The progress you enjoy is likely to be the combined result of your own efforts and the timely assistance of a friend. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone who has helped you in the past may not be available to you this week; some difficulties may result.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be tempted to take a few shortcuts, but in at least one situation, you'll have to take the long way. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll enjoy the fact that you are enabling others to enjoy themselves more. This week, giving is receiving.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may not understand why certain things are as they are, but you can be grateful that you are prepared for them. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What happens this week is likely to require a great deal of emotional strength on your part. Be ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're thinking too much about fame and fortune, perhaps, and not enough about the simple realities that you must face right now. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A team of experts may not be able to answer your questions; your own explorations will yield better results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Accidents can and will happen, and this week they may do so with more frequency than usual. You can turn some to your advantage. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The time has come for you to clean up your act in some significant way. This week's developments actually favor your efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have some work to do to catch up with the times. Many of your notions are outdated, but some still serve you well. (March 6-March 20) -- You're in a position of some authority, and those under you will come to you with a stubborn problem.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be able to uncover evidence that gets you closer than anyone else to the solution to a long-standing and stubborn mystery. (April 5-April 19) -- You are able to change the dynamics of almost every situation simply by making your presence known.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are likely to come to an understanding of something that propels you forward with greater confidence and more exciting plans. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone may be eager to get closer to you than ever before; you mustn't be resistant!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Physical symptoms tell you one thing, but the experts tell you something different. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes. (June 7-June 20) -- You can increase both profit and pleasure, but perhaps only one at a time. Priorities must be maintained.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A difficult situation is made more bearable for you by the presence of a friend or family member who has been there before. (July 8-July 22) -- You can go somewhere that you have always wanted to go, but your way of getting there may surprise you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll want to begin things on equal footing with someone who was only recently a rival but is now considered a friend. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What happens at the workplace will inform events at home in ways that may be new to you and loved ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll want to keep things going even after they get difficult. When that happens, you'll know it without a doubt. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Developments are not likely to be subtle. You'll want to act swiftly and decisively.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have something new to bring to the table, but not everyone will be ready to accept what you offer at face value. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You know how to help someone else reach peak condition. As the poet says, "readiness is all."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You will have to finish certain things before you begin something new. You won't want to leave any loose ends untied. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Pace isn't everything; it's the only thing. When you reach your stride, you may well be unstoppable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The difference between male and female responses to certain developments will be obvious to you and will inform your decision-making. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may cross the line in a way that forces another's hand. Things take on greater significance all at once.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The week may present a few obstacles, but each can be overcome in turn, provided you do what is expected and recognize opportunity. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A bump in the road is not to be feared; you have what it takes to recover quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can be part of a public outcry that results in the beginnings of change that will be good for everyone involved. (Feb.4-Feb. 18) -- Mixed signals must not keep you from doing what you know is right; your instincts are sound.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- As you move from point A to point B, you'll sense that things are speeding up in a way that is barely perceptible. (March 6-March 20) -- The inevitable plays a role this week. You'll want to look back and determine just when you reached a turning point.

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.