ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may encounter someone who has not figured prominently in your affairs for quite some time. A rush of feelings has you off balance. (April 5-April 19) -- Routine may be upset by the intrusion of someone who is pursuing alternate goals -- on your time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- There are several lessons for you to learn, but the first is to step up when you have the chance. Don't stay in the back seat. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be called upon to contribute all you can to a situation that is developing faster than expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You don't want to wait too long before finding out how to do certain things by the book. Improvisation at this time may not be rewarded. (June 7-June 20) -- Progress may be thwarted for a time, but not for the reasons you suppose. Look deeper.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Quality time spent with a loved one affords you a chance to get to the bottom of a misunderstanding that has held you back for a while. (July 8-July 22) -- You've been too easily letting go of things that are really quite important to you; reverse this trend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be able to devote all the time you had hoped to a project that is coming due very soon. You must therefore work more efficiently! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to put things in the proper order -- internally and externally. Avoid random processes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You don't want to hesitate as the week opens, when the pace -- and your progress -- will depend upon your first few steps. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What is good enough for a friend is good enough for you -- at least for now. Later you'll want something more.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not understand what someone is thinking when he or she speaks of things that are deeply personal -- until you focus on commonalities. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though you are reaching the end of a phase. Indeed, something new is about to begin.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may experience a setback that has you reconsidering much that you have been doing recently. This phase needn't last long. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The criticism you receive says more about your critics than it does about you; don't take it to heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Though practice usually makes perfect, for some reason it may not lead to much progress at all this week. It's worth keeping up, however. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What happens now is worthy of scrutiny. Almost everything will mean more than it seems.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Whether you are far from home or in the comfort of familiar surroundings, you can do much to win over those with whom you spend time. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to find yourself spinning out of control if you fail to ground yourself with a firm plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You aren't likely to see all the dangers that lie ahead, but a friend will help you avoid them when you get too close. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- If your reputation takes a beating, you can rebuild it quickly by doing what comes naturally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The memory of a broken promise has faded, and you should be able to restore a friendship completely. (March 6-March 20) -- What appears to you as if out of the blue is really something that has been developing for some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Success is not necessarily a matter of talent or even experience, but rather good, old-fashioned hard work. (April 5-April 19) -- You may think that things are being done in a new way, but in fact more traditional methods may still reign supreme.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to spend more time than usual on your own, puzzling over a problem that has only gotten more complex, not less. (May 6-May 20) -- An invitation you send out to many is likely to be answered by only a few -- or perhaps only one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're likely to come up with a creative way to solve a problem, but the question you must ask is this: Is it acceptable, or even legal? (June 7-June 20) -- You don't want to run afoul of those who are keeping score, lest you be docked for bad behavior.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A product of your imagination is likely to open many doors for you -- but only if you are willing to let others take a look. (July 8-July 22) -- Transportation issues will affect you directly all week long. You may want to alter your plans to make things easier.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be all that concerned about money matters, but take care you don't spend too much on items you don't need. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Guarding resources is a good idea; you may not need them now, but you'll surely need them in the weeks ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- What happens will be quite meaningful to you -- perhaps not now, but soon, and for a long time to come. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You've reached a halfway point. Give someone else a chance to express him- or herself openly and honestly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can learn a great deal about yourself simply by paying attention to what others are doing and how that makes you feel. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your emotions must not be ignored, nor must they be given more weight than they deserve. It's a balancing act.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You don't seem to know which way to go right now, but by week's end, if you trust your instincts, you'll be on the right path. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It may appear to be the end of something when, in fact, it is only the beginning. Much may seem upside-down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Remember to take regular breaks; otherwise, things may stack up and become too much for you to face on your own. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have a knack for finishing projects very quickly once you have fully conceived them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You have a memory that keeps coming back, prompting you to explore issues that you thought were behind you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- When your efforts begin to yield fruit, others will cry, "Keep it coming!" Indeed, you can please a great many people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're eager to compete with someone on the highest possible level, but preparation is the key. Don't go into this blindly! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- After what seems an eternity, things will start happening for you very quickly -- but only if you've asked for the right things.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You've been looking for something for quite some time that you know will help you achieve a current goal; this is the week! (March 6-March 20) -- You're looking at things with certainty when, in fact, nothing is quite certain. Probability is high, however.

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.