ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can afford to be more sensitive to the underlying causes of volatile situations at home. You, too, are a major contributor. (April 5-April 19) -- You don't want to put your plans into motion until you know what the opposition may do in response.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll want a little help when it comes to taking advantage of technical resources. Your strengths lie elsewhere. (May 6-May 20) -- You don't want to let your fiery emotions get the better of you and lessen your chances for success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can perform at a very high level, but not everything can be done by you alone. Communicate your intentions efficiently. (June 7-June 20) -- Chipping away slowly at your intended objective will give you greater confidence as the week progresses.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll uncover more possibilities than you had originally foreseen, and your rewards should multiply accordingly. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll want to leave behind something that will be remembered long after your efforts have come to an end -- and you can, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're likely to realize that you haven't been judging time with as much accuracy as possible, and you may be out of sync as a result. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll start the week in a strong position; you can call the shots with strength and confidence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You don't want anyone to see you perform under par; when you're out in the open, you must up your game significantly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can come from behind and do more than your part to ensure that your team comes out on top.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have many tricks up your sleeve, but when others are expecting something fancy, you had best make a straightforward effort. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can make your way into the clear, but the outcome depends in large part on clarity of thought.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not have the chance to show off your primary skills, but you'll find a way to have a major influence over events nonetheless. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself in over your head as the week opens, but with the right players around you, there should be more than one way out of this tight spot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll start the week playing by the rules, but later on some creative improvisation allows you greater freedom of expression. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your participation in a clandestine affair brings you very close to those who may not wish you well. Get out when you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- After some predictable back-and-forth between you and an opponent, you can change the tone of things with a surprise move. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in a situation that requires you to do more than usual on your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to wait longer than expected before you can have your way -- and even then, you'll have to tread lightly. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can up the ante and see if anyone else will follow your lead. This can be a week for you to shine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to step in for another who is not yet ready to mount a strong campaign. Not all the credit will be yours. (March 6-March 20) -- You can take advantage of unexpected bargains, and family members may benefit in unusual ways.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're eager to give someone a piece of your mind, but understand the importance of time and place. (April 5-April 19) -- Where two can be productive, three can accomplish something quite remarkable and memorable. Pick your team wisely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may start the week with a certain outlook that is changed in subtle but significant ways as the days pass. Share thoughts with a friend. (May 6-May 20) -- You're getting into something that may not be good for you. Listen to those who have an alternative in mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Review the past days or weeks, and you'll see that things are in need of a slight adjustment or two -- especially on the home front. (June 7-June 20) -- You may still be carrying the shock of a surprise announcement with you long after the dust has settled.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're eager to meet up with an old friend, but you realize that it may be more difficult than expected to rekindle feelings. (July 8-July 22) -- You may not be able to accept an offer of reconciliation; some wounds are too fresh.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You want to know where things might have gone if you had taken a different path, but this week your perspective may be strangely unclear. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have the chance to follow in another's footsteps, but pride must not be allowed to stand in your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your sense of balance and style will come in handy. Many others are eager to benefit from your participation and guidance. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to see something new grow from the ashes of a past defeat. If anyone can make it happen, you can!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There are those who might wish you ill, but you can rise above any kind of animosity or acrimony and proceed with confidence. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- With each new day, you'll come to a new realization that helps you solve an important personal mystery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're putting off something that should actually be quite easy to do. Those particular fears aren't likely to be realized this week. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A tricky situation develops, requiring you to see a certain situation from all possible angles.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have some duties to tend to before you are able to focus on your own private business. Are all preparations complete? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to be labeled a "quitter," surely! Stay the course, even though things may get rather difficult.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be facing a last-chance scenario, but a loved one comes up with an option that you hadn't considered. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others may respond favorably to a plan that you find only marginally acceptable -- even though it is one you came up with!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're in need of more information. The answers you seek will come to you from unusual, albeit known, sources. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can accomplish something rather difficult with the help of a generous neighbor who shares your outlook.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Now is the time for you to revisit an episode that may have left you rather shell-shocked in some way. Emotions are no longer as hot. (March 6-March 20) -- A reunion of sorts gives you pause as you discover that things in the past may not have been as you remember them.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must strive to say only what you mean all week long -- and to mean what you say, of course. Don't beat around the bush. (April 5-April 19) -- You can understand things a bit more thoroughly if you let them develop further before involving yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be seeking a way out of a sticky situation, but by trying to get out, you may only be getting yourself stuck further within! (May 6-May 20) -- The week is likely to shape up as you had hoped in many ways; in one, however, you are in for something of an elegant surprise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You've been doing much to help others lately, but this week you'll want to turn your attention inward, toward domestic affairs. (June 7-June 20) -- Your instincts may steer you in the wrong direction as the week opens -- which is rare, indeed. You can solve any resulting problems with your head.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Remember that someone who cares about you has been through the wringer with you recently; it's time to give him or her a break. (July 8-July 22) -- You've been stating loud and clear what the problem is. It's time to think about why others haven't been listening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may choose to take something of a gamble as the week opens. What results will surely require you to make a few quick decisions. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can accept what you are offered outright, or you can negotiate for something better and risk it all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may find yourself keeping guard over someone who is in need of special care. You have what it takes to save the day. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others may not agree with you as to what is required, so you may have to demonstrate your point rather than argue it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What you see and hear will prove important to you in many ways, but what rises from within will demand the most attention. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're making others pay attention in a way that is not natural. It may be time to take a certain offer off the table.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Quality is a major concern for you, but others are perfectly content to assess their work as "good enough." That simply will not do! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be running from something that could catch up to you sooner or later. You can turn the tables.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What you have to give another may not be considered valuable -- but you know its true worth better than anyone else. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's a good week to let some things slide; you needn't work so hard that you miss out on something you've been eagerly awaiting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- As the clock ticks, your mind may be racing. It's important that you hit upon an idea that others will find worthy and exciting. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you thought would be a solitary endeavor is likely to turn into a cooperative effort, but that can serve you quite well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're going to have to be more patient than usual as you wait for a Pisces or Aries native to provide what you are expecting. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Some time may have to pass before you are able to take advantage of an opportunity you stumble upon early in the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Put your best foot forward at all times; you never know who's watching, and you can't afford a bad review just now. (March 6-March 20) -- You can cooperate with someone who usually chooses to remain distant and aloof. Teambuilding is one of your most powerful skills.