ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll want to keep an eye on what others are doing around you, to protect yourself and your work from those who would threaten you. (April 5-April 19) -- You may feel that certain rules do not apply to you, but you had best check with those in the know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The quality of your work may be questioned by those who do not understand what has gone into it. This is really a matter of taste. (May 6-May 20) -- It's a good week to promote an idea that others have rejected in the past. Times change!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll be feeling your oats as the week opens, and you may be compelled to do something that you wouldn't otherwise have the guts to do. (June 7-June 20) -- You sense that the competition is wearing down a bit; now is the time to push for a total victory -- if you dare.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Those who know you best realize that you're not quite yourself; you know what's ailing you, but you don't want to address it. (July 8-July 22) -- A long lost love of sorts is back, and your life may be shaken up dramatically as a result -- but it's not all bad!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll realize that what made you abandon a project long ago is no longer applicable, and you may be tempted to try it once more. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may not know just how to put things, but you're certainly not afraid of raising issues that demand attention!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can profit from another's mistakes, but you don't want to be a poor winner. You can enjoy the win, but don't gloat! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not have heard from that certain someone for quite a while, but this week things may reach a new level.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can rely on another to set up circumstances that require you to put your skills to the test -- and it's not an accident. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to enjoy more of what you've only recently developed a taste for. Explore behind the scenes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may want to experience something from another's point of view, if only to bolster your confidence in your own. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you fear most is likely to be upon you before the week is out -- but only for a short time. You can surely prevail.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Any routine that calls your name will provide you with enough involvement to carry you through to more exciting times. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You've reached an agreement of sorts, but further negotiations will surely be necessary to arrive at something permanent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You know how to talk to all kinds of people, from the most lofty to the most common, and both offer you something quite valuable. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're on an important mission, and even if you don't foresee any personal gains, do it for one who relies on you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Pay attention to deadlines; if you're not the kind to write things down or keep a calendar, you may want to start! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Miss an appointment this week, and you're out of luck; you're not likely to find another opportunity like this for quite a while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are interested in attaining more personal power than you have enjoyed in the past, but it may be hard to come by. (March 6-March 20) -- A slippery situation provides you with exactly the kind of opportunity you're looking for, difficult though it may be.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can take part in something that requires exemplary solo effort while you also work as part of a well-oiled team. (April 5-April 19) -- You can seek much more than you have right now, and a great deal may be found.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You know just what to say when things get tough, but you may require a little more support than usual when your own affairs get bogged down. (May 6-May 20) -- A job well done is likely to be a job long remembered. You may actually hold the future in your hands.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be inspired to do something unusual. More important, you'll be inspired to teach another how to do it as well. (June 7-June 20) -- You can turn something routine into something worth remembering for reasons not yet anticipated.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll encounter many who disagree with your methods or motives, but even your most vocal critics will appreciate your commitment. (July 8-July 22) -- Something big is likely to start, and now is no time to "phone it in." You can show others the way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You want to be considered the best, and you'll have a chance to show those in charge that you have what it takes to be a contender. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's a good week for giving more credence to a rather hazy notion. By week's end, it is likely to be crystal-clear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You've learned a great many lessons of late, and you'll soon have the opportunity to put those lessons into practice. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can contribute mightily to someone else's efforts and count yourself a winner just for taking part.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're going to want a certain friend or loved one to join you in an effort that begins in a clandestine way, but becomes known very soon. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Things are likely to take on a much greater proportion than expected, and you'll be playing a leading role.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- As the week progresses, you'll have difficulty concealing your emotions -- especially when it's your turn to act. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Fast, faster, fastest -- that's what most people will be thinking about. For you, a slower approach is advised.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Your business may be interrupted for a time when a long-lost someone makes an appearance that is very much unexpected. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're in charge, but you know that there's not much you can do on your own; be sure to inspire your team all week long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You like to have things your way, certainly, but you may have to give another his or her "first choice" more often than not. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- "Average" will play no part in the week ahead, in any sense. You must be ready for something that really counts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Don't be fooled by a slow, leisurely start to the week; later on, things are sure to heat up, and you'll have to work to keep up. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What you think is a mistake early in the week turns out to give you the advantage later on when you really need it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Though you may be recognized for something remarkable early in the week, things only get more exciting later on. (March 6-March 20) -- You're going to want to protect yourself and those near and dear to you throughout the week; you'll see threats coming.

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.