ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do much to improve your own work environment, but don't neglect your recreational needs! Playtime is essential. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll be facing a decision that proves more complicated the longer you avoid making it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Scheduling around certain inevitabilities will take some work and more cleverness than usual, but it can be done. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll want to present your ideas in the best possible light. Denial of any kind is not an option!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're likely to come up against a competitor who challenges your skills in a new way. It's time to up the ante! (June 7-June 20) -- A collaboration pays off. No one is likely to think twice about an unusual decision you make.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Seek, and ye shall find -- if not, you don't really need what you were looking for in the first place! (July 8-July 22) -- You're trying to define that which cannot be defined. When it comes to a key relationship, you must stay the course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be suffering from physical ills that have no firm cause or diagnosis. As is so often the case, attitude plays a key role. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone gives you the cold shoulder early in the week, but you mustn't let it have an ongoing effect on your mood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You and a partner may find yourselves at a crossroads -- not to mention cross-purposes. Certain tough decisions have to be made. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're not about to grant a request that requires you to give up your own autonomy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Before making up your mind, you'll want to get the opinions of those you trust -- and who have been there before. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It may seem as though the week is progressing slowly. In fact, the pace is building, and you will need to make decisions more quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're trying to find a way out of a sticky situation, but past behavior is working against you. You may have to grin and bear it. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can have more of an influence over events than you think, provided you speak to the right people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in the mood for something that gives you that old familiar feeling, but nothing is what it used to be. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A friend expresses an unusual desire. Like it or not, you're an essential part of what he or she is after.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be trying to navigate around dangers that simply cannot be avoided -- but you can minimize them with a little planning. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What happens this week can only be anticipated if you put yourself in another's shoes for a while.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be tempted to go about your business entirely on your own -- and under the radar. At least one of these goals is possible. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll be able to put your versatility on display, but take care how you start out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A little goes a long way, so be sure to economize. There's no need to move out of your comfort zone. (March 6-March 20) -- You're eager to get out on the playing field and make things happen, but you mustn't force the issue.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're likely to receive an offer of employment and an invitation that requires you to weigh your options with great care. (April 5-April 19) -- You don't want to jump at every opportunity that arises without first considering all possible outcomes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have been feeling left out lately, but what you do this week can surely remedy the situation. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not be promoting the correct image of yourself. Focus on being the "you" that you want everyone else to get to know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It doesn't take a lot of words to get the right message across. Give another the chance to step forward and take control later on. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not be willing to give what is expected of you without first knowing what you'll receive in return.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The time has come for you to take credit for something that very few realize was your doing at all. Get the word out! (July 8-July 22) -- The changes that begin this week may seem startling at first, but you'll come to realize their true value in very little time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're ready to give a new project more time and effort, even though a friend or loved one may be warning you against such a commitment. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Those who claim to know you best are likely to be surprised by the decisions you make and actions you take.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A collaborative effort can surely bring you unexpected rewards, but you must be ready and willing to share the credit. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can begin to take full advantage of an idea whose time has come. Don't let your critics fill you with uncertainty.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your routine may be shaken somewhat by the unexpected arrival of someone from afar. He or she has a different agenda. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What appears suddenly will require a great deal of attention. It's likely to have an impact you will be measuring for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're going to have to let go of certain preconceptions if you expect to make progress and land yourself in greener pastures. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're going to require help in order to get certain things done on schedule and under budget.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Once you receive the instructions you are waiting for, you'll want to swing into action as soon as you can. Don't hesitate! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The attention you are getting may have you feeling overly scrutinized, but you can still perform well under such pressure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Overindulgence of any kind is best avoided; you can learn from someone who has been in an unfortunate position. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may receive conflicting pieces of information throughout the week. It's up to you to interpret them correctly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A love triangle of sorts may be forming without your conscious knowledge; take care that you're not where you don't want to be! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The way you look at certain key situations will put you at both an advantage and a disadvantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll feel as though you are more a part of things than you have been in the recent past. Something important is just beginning. (March 6-March 20) -- What you have going for you is more than good luck; you can accomplish something rare and memorable.

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.